By Catherine Lefebvre
Winter came early this year, and Argenteuil has so much to offer to enjoy this beautiful season. You can fill your lungs with fresh air and enjoy the tranquility of nature at Parc Nature Lac Beattie north of Lachute off Route 329. Whether you prefer snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, you can enjoy 10 kilometres of intermediate and steep trails in the woods for the modest sum of $12 per adult. Free for children 17 and under. In addition to renting equipment, you can extend the fun and relaxation by renting a prospector camp or a shelter. www.cantondegore.qc.ca
If you stop in Gore, be sure to take a detour to the Pionniers trail and Parc Dénommé, maintained by volunteers, for free hiking or snowshoeing. In Brownsburg-Chatham, the municipal campground offers lighted trails for skating and snowshoeing until 9 p.m., also free of charge! There are also 5.5 kilometres of trails for beginner cross-country skiers. The La Randonnée cross-country ski center, located at Golf Oasis on Route 327, offers 13 kilometres of beginner and intermediate trails for skiing and snowshoeing. One of them, 2.5 kilometres long, crosses the Oasis golf course. It is also possible to slide down a slope and rent snow tubes.
And let’s not forget the 5.5-kilometre snowshoe trail in the Boisé Von Allmen multi-resource woodland in St-André-d’Argenteuil! The area also has other trails suitable for walking. It’s free, and you can see several species of birds there.
Dare to step outside your comfort zone and you’ll be surprised by what winter has to offer.
