10 getaways in Quebec
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Dinner on the grass or sand ...
To change the weekday routine, preparing a picnic you will taste
the waterfront. Well, why not
next Wednesday?
Our suggestion: board the ferry in Hudson , near Montreal. In 10 minutes, it leads to the beach
of Oka National Park (the reverse path is equally
charming). On both sides, there is
a breathtaking view of the Lake of Two Mountains, where the sunsets are
competing each day splendor.
That Plane For Me
Rise above the clamor of the city to enjoy the landscape
from above: magic, right? With Balloon
Adventure , we are
rediscovering the regions that best knows the ground and, as a bonus, it
participates in the assembly and disassembly of the ball, issue to understand
the basics.
Departures are from the south and north shores of the St.
Lawrence in the Quebec City region, as well as Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
The tree
is in the leaves
Spend a
ton of energy without putting a foot down, almost, this is possible thanks to
many parks of aerial trails of Quebec. One of the most recent, Vaho
Adventure , St. Julius, in Beauce, lets get into five courses
of different levels, which extend over 500 meters.
Well set, we let down zipline, we
move on tires, logs, ropes, hanging blocks ... while those with vertigo follow,
both feet on solid ground.
Aboriginal experience
It was in large server Montreal restaurants. She lived a few years in Thailand. Their passion for sled dogs brought
them together.
Together, Maxim and Anne-Marie, both of Algonquin origin
Quebecers settled in Sainte-Thècle, Mauricie, want to introduce their culture
to the curious. Their company, Manitou mushers , offers various packages to learn
about Native American universe authentically.
hellish hike
Yes, it is high (and long). But what a view! At Canyon Gates of Hell , one hour from Rimouski, the brave
may cross the highest suspension bridge in Quebec: 63 meters high, 99 meters
long.
hiking trails, a fall of 20 meters, a distance of geocaching
(using GPS, we look for clues hidden in terminals) and Oniria The Doors, an
enchanted path that will appeal to children, complete everything.
Holy peace
Falling asleep to the sound of lapping in the middle of
Chaleur Bay, in a real yurt in Mongolia manufactured and placed on a floating
terrace? It's crazy proposal now Aux 4 vents .
canoe we went there ($ 40 rental) and has his food to bring. There are barbecue facilities, dishes,
drinking water ... If we stay several days, you can enjoy a shower and a wash
at the starting point, at Carleton-sur-Mer
Meet moose
Discoveries enthusiasts Hiking enthusiasts will love the Mont Gosford ,
Woburn, in the Eastern Townships. Relatively
unknown, it contains 40 km of trails, many of which offer views breathtaking.
Some allow you to take pictures with a foot in Quebec and
one in Maine, as the location is adjacent to the US border. Best: spend the night in refuge or
camping and maximize its chances of meeting majestic moose ...
modern green
The residential project The Vertendre , in Eastman, is betting to attract
holidaymakers with its eco fiber Zoobox refuge, an ultramodern loft in the
forest, energy self-sufficient and free from neighbors. An exercise bike can even be used if
the heart tells us to recharge the TV.The outdoor shower is fed by rainwater
(but there is a heating bath inside). In
short, comfort and total peace.
Beautiful
In the opinion of many experts (and visitors), the gardens of Quatre-Vents , in La Malbaie, is a planning
masterpiece. Their architect,
Francis Cabot, an American in love Charlevoix, followed the principles of the
Japanese concept of "borrowed landscape", which give the illusion of
infinite dimensions.
Among its 24 gardens, there are over 1000 species of plants,
including rare, such as the Tibetan blue poppy, or even exclusive, like a
hybrid primrose. The place is
open four Saturdays in summer, reservation.
Heeeeee haaaa!
We had a heart for Yoan Garneau, the winner of The
Voice ? Waiting to see him
on stage, we put on his boots and cowgirl hat, and file a country festival.
No need to wait that of St. Titus in September. There are more than 50 during the
summer, all over Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario.The colorful website Grouping country western folk festivals in the range stands.
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