Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Your resolution this year is to get back in shape? Here are 8 exciting ways to reach your goal by heading out to the Eastern Townships.
By Marie-Claude Masse
Do these bikes, with their oversized tires, intimidate you? You’ve never dared to ride one? This is the perfect time to begin! Start by renting a fatbike at Vie de plein air, in Magog, then try it out on the beautiful trail set alongside lake Memphremagog. Who knows? You might become a true adept of this sport! There are several other great places in the region where you can practise riding a fatbike; find out where!
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Do you feel somewhat envious as you watch runners race by, but have never dared register in a race yourself? We’re challenging you to participate in the Demi-marathon RBC de Sherbrooke, in downtown Sherbrooke, next June 19. You can choose which distance you would like to try, either the 1, 2, 5, 10 or 21-kilometre race.
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Visit the Centre d’escalade de bloc, in Bromont, where their 16-foot-high walls are waiting for you. Don’t worry about getting hurt, their thick mats will easily absorb an eventual fall. This activity is offered to everyone and no experience is required. So young and not-so-young are all welcome!
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Offer yourself a retreat at Spa Eastman. Check their calendar, the spa regularly offers retreat based on different themes: yoga, trampoline fitness, super juice mixes and smoothies, coaching, meditation… After the retreat, you’ll feel inspired, revitalized and motivated to get this new year moving. Note: the spa regularly offers health retreats.
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There’s a good reason why we have been noticing more and more young people on our cross-country ski trails. It’s a very complete sport, accessible and inexpensive. In our region, you’ll find over 1,000 km of trails for all levels. C’mon, let’s get started!
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Put your crampons on and get going on one of the six outing for pros our team has found for you. Whether you opt for the Parc national du Mont-Mégantic, the Réserve naturelle des montagnes Vertes, the Forêt habitée of mount Gosford or the Sentiers frontaliers, each of these hikes will offer you a good dose of adrenaline.
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Skating on an outdoor rink is great, but when it’s located in an amazing environment, it’s even better! You’ll find many options offered in the region by going to this web article.
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Marshes offer rich ecosystems and are amazingly beautiful in winter. Why not head out for a walk on the trails of the Marais Réal-D.- Carbonneau marsh, in Sherbrooke, the Johnsonville Bog and Forest Park or the Cherry river marsh in Magog (Marais de la rivière aux Cerises)?
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