Everybody outside... in the Townships

Enjoying the outdoors in the Townships can take many different forms, like having a good time outside with exotic animals… yes, you did read that right. You won’t actually be rolling around in the snow with Bengal tigers but you can watch them frolicking about in their winter quarters at Granby Zoo. See exotic animals from Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania, many of which live outdoors. The winter facilities set up for them are open to the public and were designed to allow you to see the animals up close. The animal keepers will become your best friends. They’re the ones who train the animals, give bottles to orphaned babies, and rub shoulders with the biggest of the beasts. They’ll also share their secrets and answer your questions. Don’t miss the chance to share such a unique experience with your children! The Zoo will be open every weekend until February 15 and everyday from February 21 to March 8.

Zoo de Granby

Skating rinks over one kilometre long – have you seen many of these? In Magog, an ice path meanders along magnificent Lake Memphremagog. The return trip along this stretch of ice is almost 2.5 km. The ice path in Sherbrooke along the banks of Lac des Nations is 1.3 km long. Its starting point is Parc Jacques-Cartier, near the Marché de la gare market.

Magog

If you enjoy tube sliding, you have lots of options. Head over to Mont Bellevue in the heart of downtown Sherbrooke, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, Haut Bois Normand in Eastman, Complexe Baie-des-Sables in Lac-Mégantic or the Base de plein air André Nadeau in Sherbrooke. Some of these locations also offer sleigh rides or dogsledding.

Haut Bois Normand

Does your family prefer mountain-based activities? For downhill skiing or snowboarding, give Orford, Owl’s Head, Ski Bromont, Sutton or Mont Joye a try. 

Come and play outside in the Townships – where nice rosy cheeks are guaranteed!