THE POLAR RENDEZVOUS
Starting January 11, 2025
RécréoParc, located in Sainte-Catherine, offers a wide range of activities to make the most of winter. Here are some popular options:
- Cross-country skiing: Enjoy a dedicated trail of nearly 2 km.
- Ice skating – Glazed trail: Put on your skates and explore a magical ice trail along with two skating areas. A rental center is available for those without skates.
- Winter equipment rental center: Rent a wide selection of gear suitable for all ages to explore snowy landscapes with ease.
- Ballado winter bike rental – Rekcréa: Experience the park like never before by riding an ice-skate-fitted bike.
- Walking and snowshoeing: Stroll through wooded areas and along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, all while birdwatching. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
The site will be OPEN 7 days a week to enjoy its facilities and free activities.
Hours:
- Site access: 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sanitary building (basement): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Rental center: Fridays (by reservation), Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Parking and entrance fee: $9 taxes included, only on weekends and during spring break.
- No reservation required.
Winter Equipment Rental Center
Discover our wide range of winter equipment suitable for all skill levels and ages. Whether you love skating, snowshoeing, or exploring winter in a unique way, we have everything you need to enjoy snowy landscapes in comfort.
Rental center hours:
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – online or phone reservation required
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Available equipment:
- Snowshoes
- Skates
- Snow scooters
- Crampons and/or walking poles
- Skating aids
- Fatbikes
- Lugiglace – Wheelchair-accessible equipment
Family Events
January 25
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Snow Festival with the Floconneux
- Winter challenges
- Inflatable games
- Entertainment
- Food truck
February 8
Torchlight Walk with Cardio Plein-air
- 1st departure: 6 p.m.
- 2nd departure: 7:15 p.m.
Explore the park’s winter trails on snowshoes, exceptionally lit and animated for the evening. Registration required on the RécréoParc website.
February 15
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Sugar Shack Day
- Traditional games
- Maple taffy
- Traditional musician
- Food truck
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