Photo credit: Camping Le Gollé Goulu

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

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Lanaudière

When

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25% discount applicable on this package on the road 

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This all-inclusive package with collective transportation begins with a visit to La Terre des Bisons, an agritourist farm focusing on bison and elk since 1994. Visit the interpretation center including an exhibition room which tells the story of bisons then follow the outdoor interpretation trail where you can observe the herds in the pastures. Don’t forget to stop by the multimedia room where Grégoire Canapé, from Pessamit on the Côte-Nord, tells you around the fire the legend of the White Bison Woman of the Lakota nation. Finally, visit the store to discover the little treasures. You will stay in an eco-friendly cabin for two nights in the heart of nature. A multitude of activities await you such as an ice rink on the pond, hiking trails and games.
After the say, your driver-guide will bring you in Nouvelle-Acadie, in Saint-Jacques de Montcalm, for a visit and tasting at the Distillerie du Grand Dérangement. This strange, crooked building houses the distillery and the distiller’s economuseum. You will learn the process of distilling gin, vodka and whiskey, the principles of grain to bottle and the circular economy used on site as well as the history of distillation in Quebec. The visit ends with a product tasting and a visit to the economuseum. An unmissable discovery in the cradle of Nouvelle Acadie.

Accommodation:
Camping Le Gollé Goulu (Registration number: 627579)

Photo credit: Forêt Ouareau - Simon Laroche

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

Location

Lanaudière

When

Discount

25% discount applicable on this package on the road 

Transport

Pricing level

Ideal for enthusiasts of nature, hiking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter. Don’t forget to bring your food, your favourite beverages and your outdoor sporting equipment! Make your way to Rawdon by taking Route 125 North. Make a stop at Fromagerie Roy cheesemakers, on Queen Street, to stock up on some delicious local products that you can enjoy later in the comfort of your own hut. The adventure continues with a visit to La Terre des Bisons, a family farm focusing on bison and elk since 1994. Visit the farm, the interpretation center including the exhibition room which tells the history of bisons, the multimedia room which tells the legend of the bison woman, a legend of the first nations, then follow the trail exterior interpretation where you can observe the herds in the pastures. Next, head to Le Gollé Goulu where you’ll spend two nights in a ready-to-camp hut or in a yurt, admiring the sunset over the mountains and staying warm around the wood-burning stove! On day two, after breakfast, enjoy the hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing trails (depending on the season) located on the site. Relax, breathe the fresh air and appreciate the calm in the all-white decor. Numerous trails on site and access to the Chute à Bull regional park will delight hikers whether on crampons or snowshoes depending on the snow conditions. In the evening, prepare your own comforting meal to enjoy by the fire. Leaving your lodge, put on your hiking boots and snowshoes and head to the Ouareau forest regional park to discover new trails and views of the mountains before returning home, your batteries fully recharged!

Accommodation:
Camping Le Gollé Goulu (Registration number: 627579)

Photo credit: Arbraska Rawdon

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

Location

Lanaudière

When

Discount

25% discount applicable on this package on the road 

Transport

Pricing level

This package will delight adventurers looking for original winter activities: it will take you to the treetops and to the discovery of bisons! Make your way to Rawdon where we recommend a stop at the Fromagerie du Roy boutique and pick up local products such as caramels, chocolates, cheeses, microbrewery beers and other Lanaudière treats. Then go to Chalets Lanaudière and settle into your accommodation for the next 2 nights. The Chalets Lanaudière team awaits you with a warm welcome! Day two will be an active day. Head to Arbraska for an original winter activity. On the program: 2.5 hours of tree climbing and a snack around a crackling fire, outside. Beautiful adventures of suspension bridges, lianas, monkey bridges, swings, zip lines and more in an all-white decor to make you fly between the trees in a magical setting! Then come back to the chalet for a good energizing meal and then go outside to play again thanks to the many activities offered on the site such as tubing, ice rink, broomball, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. All the activities are included in your package! After enjoying your breakfast and checking out of your accommodation, head to La Terre des Bisons. Learn more about the history of bisons and other animal at the interpretation center and admire the bison and elk while hiking the hiking trail on snowshoes or on foot. A surprising discovery that is worth the detour!

Accommodation:
Chalets Lanaudière (Registration number: 264014)

Photo credit: Spa Natur’Eau

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

Location

Lanaudière

When

Discount

25% discount applicable on this package on the road 

Transport

Pricing level

In this package, everything has been planned down to the smallest detail to offer you a memorable stay! Ultra-comfortable glamping in the heart of nature, agrotourism discoveries and winter activities. The perfect balance to unwind and fully enjoy the best of winter. Take the road to the Natur’Eau Spa in Mandeville. You will stay for two nights in a “POD” , ready-to-camp type, to experience the ultimate glamping. Fully equipped, the POD is nestled in the heart of the forest, close to the spa and hiking trails. On day 2, after your breakfast, take advantage of the exceptional site to explore the trails on snowshoes. Silence, wide open spaces and snow-covered trees will accompany you on this walk. Then enjoy full-day access to the spa and thermal experience directly on the enchanting site. Access gives you the right to relaxation areas, aromatherapy, Turkish bath, outdoor whirlpool baths, pool with Nordic waterfall, fireside and Finnish sauna. Padlock, 2 towels and a bathrobe included. For your last day, head out to Rawdon for a visit of La Terre des Bisons. Learn more about bison farming at the interpretation center and admire bison and elk while hiking the trail on snowshoes or on foot. Before returning home, be sure to stop at Fromagerie Roy to stock up on local products.

Accommodation:
Natur’Eau Spa et Chalets (Registration number: 627615)
 

Photo credit: Auberge du Lac Taureau

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

Location

Lanaudière

When

Discount

25% discount applicable on this package on the road 

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Pricing level

Take route 131 North toward Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie, making your way to Saint-Zénon. Plan a stop at Parc régional des Sept-Chutes to explore the beautiful surroundings on snowshoes! Amidst unspoiled nature, enjoy some 12 km of hiking trails atop Mont Brassard and Mont Barrière, at an altitude of nearly 700 metres (2,000 feet). Spectacular views await you at the various lookout points. After a wonderful day in the great outdoors, you’ll head to Auberge du Lac Taureau in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, where you’ll spend the next two nights. On the second day, after a tasty breakfast, make the most of the numerous activities available at the Auberge: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, hiking, skating, relaxing in the heated indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, billiards, table soccer, board games, or simply enjoy reading a book around the fireplace. On the third day, enjoy a delicious breakfast in the dining room. Then head to Rawdon, for a tour of Terre des Bisons. You'll learn about big game farming at the interpretation center and have fun observing bison and wapiti as you walk or snowshoe along the trails.

Accommodation:
Auberge du Lac Taureau (Registration number: 150953)

Photo credit: retraite marche afghane

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

Location

Lanaudière

When

Discount

25% discount applicable on this package on the road 

Transport

Pricing Level

Whether for a meditative or sporting practice, or to follow one of the Camino de Santiago routes, Afghan walking is an essential tool for improving your breathing, your endurance and your performance. In a friendly atmosphere, you will develop your skills and experience the benefits of this recognized technique on the physical and mental health that we all need in 2023! Bonjour Nature offers you this unique retreat, in an enchanting setting in the heart of nature with our specialist Patrick Auger, instructor at Marche Afghane Québec and emeritus hiker certified guide and field leader with the Canadian Outdoor Council and Rando Québec. As a bonus, you will attend his Pilgrimage to the End of the World – Compostela conference. A forest retreat where you will reconnect with yourself one step at a time. Accommodation: Havre Familial centre de plein air (Registration number: 605684) This agency does not offer this package in English but is able to provide English services. By clicking on the link below, you will be redirected to their french website.

Photo credit: Auberge du Lac Taureau

3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by Bonjour Nature

 

Location

Lanaudière

When

Discount

25% discount applicable on this package on the road

Transport

Pricing level

This all-inclusive package with collective transportation begins with a visit to La Terre des Bisons. Visit the interpretation center including an exhibition room which tells the story of bisons then follow the outdoor interpretation trail where you can observe the herds in the pastures. The famous Auberge du Lac then welcomes you for a two-night stay in a warm and rustic atmosphere. A multitude of activities await you such as an ice rink on the pond, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spas, hiking trails with snowshoes, nature observation, tubing, animated activities and more. After the say au the auberge, your driver-guide will bring you in Nouvelle-Acadie, in Saint-Jacques de Montcalm, for a visit and tasting at the Distillerie du Grand Dérangement. This strange, crooked building houses the distillery and the distiller’s economuseum. You will learn the process of distilling gin, vodka and whiskey, the principles of grain to bottle and the circular economy used on site as well as the history of distillation in Quebec. The visit ends with a product tasting and a visit to the economuseum. An unmissable discovery in the cradle of Nouvelle Acadie.

Accommodation:
Auberge du Lac Taureau (Registration number: 150953)