Plaisirs d'hiver
From January 18 to February 15, citizens are invited to take advantage of winter by practicing outdoor sports activities at parc-nature Harwood and parc de la Maison-Valois.
Registration
- Registration required for cross-country ski initiation (residents only)
- Non-residents may participate in activities if places are available.
General Information
- Schedule and activities are subject to change without notice due to weather conditions.
- Cancellation Info Line: In case of uncertain weather, call 450 424-8502 to ensure that the activities will take place.
Schedule of activities
Saturday, January 18
Torchlight hike
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservations required
- Free hot beverages
- Fireplaces
- Background music
- Torchlight hike (last departure: 8:30 p.m.)
- 2 and 3.5 km trails
Bring your flashlight (free headlamp rental available on site).
Carpooling to parc-nature is recommended.
Dogs are not allowed on the trail.
Sunday, January 19
Introduction to fatbike
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No reservations required
- First-come, first-served (waiting possible if crowded)
- Equipment provided free of charge
- Same-day registration possible, subject to availability
- No age restrictions
Friday, January 24
Evening entertainment with DJ
Location: parc de la Maison-Valois
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservations required
Musical styles: House and current music with DJ Duffix
- Entertainment and strolling characters
- Ice ring
- Free hot drinks and snacks (bring your own reusable mug)
- Caravane Mozaïk
- Fireplaces
- Animated slide
- Snowskate initiation and demonstration with Les Toasters
- Rental of skates, scooters, snowskate boards and tubes (free for residents)
- On-site parking
Sunday, January 26
Introduction to cross-country skiing with Ski de fond Québec
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the activity.
Online registration required as of January 13 (maximum 25 participants per time slot, all ages combined):
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Equipment provided free of charge on site
Explanation of basic techniques
Same-day registration will be possible, subject to space availability.
Friday, January 31
Evening entertainment with DJ
Location: parc de la Maison-Valois
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservation required
Musical styles: 2010s and throwback with DJ Duffix
- Entertainment and strolling characters
- Ice ring
- Free hot drinks and snacks (bring your own reusable mug)
- Caravane Mozaïk
- Fireplaces
- Animated slide
- Snowskate initiation and demonstration with Les Toasters
- Rental of skates, scooters, snowskate boards and tubes (free for residents)
- On-site parking
Saturday, February 1
Torchlight hike
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservation required
- Free hot beverages
- Fireplaces
- Background music
- Torchlight hike (last departure: 8:30 p.m.)
- 2 and 3.5 km trails
Bring your flashlight (free headlamp rental available on site).
Carpooling to parc-nature Harwood is recommended.
Dogs are not allowed on the trail.
Friday, February 7
Evening entertainment with DJ
Location: parc de la Maison-Valois
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservations required
Musical style: Latin influences with DJ Duffix
- Entertainment and strolling characters
- Ice ring
- Free hot drinks and snacks (bring your own reusable mug)
- Caravane Mozaïk
- Fireplaces
- Animated slide
- Snowskate initiation and demonstration with Les Toasters
- Rental of skates, scooters, snowskate boards and tubes (free for residents)
- On-site parking
Saturday, February 8
Obstacle course
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No reservations required
- Series of obstacles on a 2 km trail
- Free hot beverages
- Fireplaces
- Background music
- On-site parking
Dogs are not allowed on the course.
Saturday, February 15
Introduction to cross-country skiing with Ski de fond Québec
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Please arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before the start of the activity.
Online registration required as of January 13 (maximum 25 participants per time slot, all ages combined):
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Equipment provided free of charge on site.
Explanation of basic techniques
Same-day registration will be possible, subject to availability.
Torchlight hike
Location: parc-nature Harwood
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservation required
- Free hot beverages
- Fireplaces
- Background music
- Torchlight hike (last departure: 8:30 p.m.)
- 2 and 3.5 km trails
Bring your flashlight (free headlamp rental available on site).
Carpooling to parc-nature Harwood is recommended.
Dogs are not allowed on the trail.
Information
For more information, contact the Recreation and Culture Department at 450 455-3371, option 4 or by e-mail.