Submitted by Emily_NC on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:24am
Gatineau Park Visitors Centre
33 Scott Rd
Chelsea,
QC
Date:
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 7:00pm
Join the Friends of Gatineau Park volunteers for this great evening activity. As you snowshoe under the crisp night sky, you’ll discover how animals and plants face the many challenges of winter survival. Bilingual activity. Adults $15 (Friends of Gatineau Park members: $12), seniors and students $12 (members $10), children $5. Snowshoes included.
Submitted by Emily_NC on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:22am
Gatineau Park Visitors Centre
33 Scott Rd
Chelsea,
QC
Date:
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 7:00pm
Join the Friends of Gatineau Park volunteers for this great evening activity. As you snowshoe under the crisp night sky, you’ll discover how animals and plants face the many challenges of winter survival. Bilingual activity. Adults $15 (Friends of Gatineau Park members: $12), seniors and students $12 (members $10), children $5. Snowshoes included.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Forillon is located at the farthest reach of the Gaspé Peninsula with majestic landscapes carved out of the sea, cliffs and mountains. Explore the ten different rock formations, colonies of seabirds and enigmatic arctic-alpine plants that give this park its unique character.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Along the North Shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, lies a remarkably beautiful scattering of some thirty limestone islands and more than 1000 granitic islets and reefs. This necklace of land carved out of the limestone bedrock is the site of spectacular natural monuments, seabirds gathered in colonies, and playful seals, dolphins and whales. The Mingan Archipelago is a treasure to discover and preserve.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
In a coureur des bois kind of mood? Explore the many lakes of La Mauricie National Park by canoe (or rowboat for the slightly less adventurous). Fish for supper while hiking on the Laurentian Trail. This park is a 4-season winner for mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Sir George-Étienne Cartier
458 Notre-Dame Street East Montreal
QC
Discover Old Montreal's little known heritage jewel the Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site in honour of our famous Father of Confederation. Costumed presentations like "At Your Service" and "My House, My Comfort!" give you a rare glimpse into the world of wealthy upper class Canadians of the Victorian Era (1837-1901).
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Escape to the shores of the majestic Lake Timiskaming, where peace and beauty await you! Built on a site used by the Algonquin people for over 1,000 years, Fort Témiscamingue-Obadjiwan was once an important trading post and fur trade outpost. Take part in a culturally enriching experience in harmony with nature, at this historical meeting place where people traded goods. An exceptional occasion...to seize!
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Forges du Saint-Maurice
10000 Boulevard des Forges
Trois-Rivières,
QC
Want to have a blast? Visit a blast furnace! Among other things, you'll see how they made that old cast iron bed in the attic 200 years ago. And when you can't take the heat, head down to the Saint-Maurice River for a guided tour of some archaeological remains. Want more? How about an amazing sound and light show!
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Cartier-Brébeuf
175 l'Espinay Street
Québec,
QC
The Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site of Canada commemorates two important moments in Canadian history: the winter of 1535-1536 when Jacques Cartier and his shipmates settled near the Iroquoian village of Stadacona and the establishment of the first residence of the Jesuit missionaries in Québec, in 1625-1626.
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:51pm
Carillon Canal
Carillon, QC
Defy the Ottawa rapids and sail the Carillon Canal! Opened in 1833, the Carillon Canal bypasses the rapids of the Ottawa River. Originally used for commercial shipping, the present-day canal is used almost exclusively for pleasure boating, and features a single lock, which raises and lowers boats 20 m in a single operation.
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