Introducing your little ones to hiking when they’re young is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Ready to hit the trails with the kiddos in tow? You’ll find lots of fun trails in the Eastern Townships—perfect for your adventurers-in-training.
Starting at age four, children can start actively participating in family hikes. In Sutton, there’s plenty for tiny trekkers to explore along the Village-Montagne trail, including the Marmite aux Sorcières trail. From Stoke, you can try Grotte de l’Ours, an easy segment of the Sentiers de l’Estrie hiking trail network. Finally, in Baldwin Mills, Mont Pinacle offers plenty of kid-friendly hikes with an alluring reward: Lac Lyster and its lovely beach.
Another must-visit for kids (and everyone else, for that matter) is Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook and the ever-popular Foresta Lumina, which offers over 2.6 kilometres of pure magic sure capture the imagination and delight the senses.
Finally, the Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises, in Magog, as well as the Centre d’interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin, also have excellent hiking trails for youngsters. The terrain is relatively smooth and home to all kinds of interesting critters thanks to a diverse flora and fauna.
