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.
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 between January 13 and 25 at noon (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)
- 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.
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 between January 13 and February 14 at noon (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.
Information
For more information, contact the Recreation and Culture Department at 450 455-3371, option 4 or by e-mail.
