Suggestions for outings for family hiking
15 April, 2024 • Par Natacha Langlois
Because we believe in the benefits of family hiking, we offer you here a list of perfect places to indulge in it and which will certainly amuse young and old alike!
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The ride at the speed of light, La Malbaie
To visitThis interplanetary journey will allow you to travel a 3 km path where you will have the chance to meet scale models of the Sun and each of the planets in the solar system in a very, very small version.
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By regional Appalachians, Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard
To visitThis park, known among other things for its ten arched or suspended bridges, offers no less than 140 km of trails designed to experience a real adventure in nature. Young and old alike will also have the opportunity to learn more about eskers, a very special geological formation!
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Mount Royal Park, Montreal
To visitEasily accessible to residents of the greater metropolitan area, Mount Royal Park offers 10 km of gently sloping trails that will allow everyone to observe life from magnificent viewpoints.
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Coaticook Gorge Park, Coaticook
To visitWhile the park offers 19 km of marked trails, the most popular remains the Gorge trail which will allow you to cross nothing less than the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America. The price of access to the trails also includes a visit to the local farm, a guaranteed pleasure for animal lovers!
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Sainte-Marguerite Island Trail, Boucherville Islands National Park
To visitDo you have a baby that you would rather not have to carry on your back? This trail, easily accessible with a stroller, will allow you to contemplate not only magnificent landscapes, but also probably come across some friendly deer on your way!
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Mount Saint Gregory, Saint Gregory
To visitThis short but steep hike is a great way to introduce your children to mountain hiking. The summit also offers a magnificent 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains.