Thursday
Head to the Bowman side of the parc régional de la forêt Bowman parc régional de la forêt for a snowshoe hike or ice fishing at the Lac de l'Escalier reservoir. You can catch pike and bass. At Parc du Centenaire, little ones will be delighted to find snow slides and play structures in the municipal park.
Just across the bridge in Val-des-Bois, the Sentier Albatros offers snowshoeing, while the Sentier du Lièvre offers slightly easier hikes. You can then tease brook trout (speckled trout) at Lac Vert and end the day at the municipal park.
During the week of winter break, two treasure hunts will be organized in these municipalities. Dates to be determined. To round off the winter break week, the Snow Castle Challenge will be held in Val-des-Bois on March 5. There will be a number of outdoor activities, and families will be invited to complete the big castle.
Before heading to Mayo or Val-des-Bois, we suggest you stop off at Réserve écologique de la Forêt la blanche. Located in Mayo, this is one of the few ecological reserves in Quebec with restricted access for the general public. It's an ideal place for snowshoeing.