Get moving in parks

Nature parks offer a variety of activities:   

• Maple taffy tasting   
• Guided sessions on maple syrup farming, winter in the forest and birds and mammals  
• Active games   
• Hikes where you learn to make a fire, track animals or use binoculars  

At the Parc nature du Bois-de-Liesse, the “Mystère et boule de neige” (“Mystery and Snowball”) themed day camp is offered during March break week. Attendees conduct a survey on climate change and explore its impacts on plants and animals.   

Parc Frédéric-Back offers a guided snowshoe tour and an open snow sculpture activity. A Finnish bowling game and a giant chess game can also be borrowed from the Tohu to play on site or outdoors.   

In addition to skating, Mount Royal Park is a great place to hike. The “Les oiseaux, c’est chouette!” (“Birds Are Great!”) activity invites families to explore the park on snowshoes, where they’ll identify the animals that live there. “À la lueur de la ville” (“In the Glow of the City”) offers a nighttime snowshoe getaway to discover breathtaking trails and mountain views. A screening of Aboriginal short films is presented at the Mount Royal Park welcome centre.   

Parc Jean-Drapeau offers a series of family activities in areas, featuring a dance-along to the greatest hits with fun and easy choreography and a sports board with games such as giant foosball and hockey-bottine.