Yes, winter is at our doorstep! Why not make the best of it and enjoy some family fun? Laval has a lot to offer to people of all ages; skiing, skating, ice fishing and more! All are terrific winter outings sure to deliver unique moments and create great memories.

Centropolis is preparing its Patinoire en folie! During the holidays a squad of fun recreation instructors will help little kids who are skating for the first time. Restaurant Allô mon coco! will even offer free hot chocolate and coffee to those participating in the activity! The central square of Centropolis is the perfect place to enjoy a fantastic family afternoon! All details at centropolis.com.

It’s also possible to enjoy a pleasant family skating afternoon on the frozen lake of Centre de la nature. The park also has 5 kilometres of country ski trails, as well as five ski slopes – hours, days and weeks of fun for the whole family! You don’t own the necessary equipment? No problem. You can rent everything you need at Centre de la nature. This is a great way for children to make their debut at downhill skiing for free! In a safe environment and accompanied by one parent, children will soon become pro skiers!

In February the Sainte-Rose en Blanc Festival is a must. The festival presents hundreds of activities over two weekends. On the program; outdoor games and activities, various shows, traditional dancing, dog sledding and much more. You’ll find detailed information at ville.laval.qc.ca.

Animal lovers will truly enjoy their visit at Ferme l’Auteuilloise where they can practice “pony luge”, which consists of (as its name suggests) a toboggan pulled by a pony! A first in Québec, this activity provides great thrills! You can also try Skijoring, a sport of Finnish origin. Put your skis on, grab the reins and let the horse pull you along the snowy trails. The activity is exhilarating, and the scenery is breathtaking. Reservations at fermelauteuilloise.com.

Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles invites youth 8 to 14 years old to participate in an ice fishing activity. In addition to being introduced to this sport, they will discover various fish species living in the river, making this activity both fun and educational! Details at parc-mille-iles.qc.ca.