Winter
En Petite Nation: the perfect spring break destination
There's enough to keep you busy for an entire week. Even when it comes to accommodations, you'll have a great choice, with the Fairmont Le Château Montebello, theAuberge Couleurs de France or one of the many cottages to be found throughout the region, notably at the Centre touristique du Lac-Simon.
To convince your kids to come along, you can mention that you'll see over a hundred animals at Parc Oméga. You'll see wolves, bison, elk and even alpacas!
It's worth mentioning that after this busy day, you can enjoy a hot chocolate at the chocolate economuseum, Chocomotive in Montebello. In this village, you'll also have the opportunity to fill your stomach thanks to the many restaurants with varied menus.
The Centre touristique du Lac-Simon is sure to please with its slides and turnkey ice fishing. Parc des Montagnes noires is also a must. Tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, observation towers, lookouts and Fatbikes are all available. For Fatbike enthusiasts, Vélo de Montagne Montebello is the place to be. Despite its young age, the trails it offers are already renowned throughout Quebec.
Skaters will be delighted to learn that the Lac-Simon forest trail is back, with its slide and 16 kilometers of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. As an added bonus, for the second year in a row, there's also a skating rink. Your children will be delighted.
Tackling speckled and rainbow trout at Kenauk Nature, or several species on the Ottawa River, will also remain etched in your children's memories.
Snowshoes are also an asset up your sleeve, dear parents. Snowshoeing can be practised in many places. For example, the municipality of Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk has created a 3-kilometre nature trail in the heart of the village. And this year, theAuberge et Club de golf Héritage is developing new trails for this leisure activity. Skating and snowmobile rentals are also available. TheAuberge Couleurs de France is another choice site for fans of this motorized sport.
In short, Petite Nation has everything to seduce and entertain you in winter. There's no reason you shouldn't come for a stroll. No need to wait for spring break - we'd love to welcome you long before then!
In fact, the Canadian Ski Marathon will be held from February 10 to 12. It's an exceptional way to discover new landscapes. Everyone goes at their own pace. Now's the time to discover this 57-year-old event.
When will your next visit to Petite Nation be? I guarantee you, these are moments to cherish for the rest of your life!