Torches at Mont-Mégantic, photo credit Rémi Boucher
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Are you looking for a few good excuses to get outside and play? The Eastern Townships region will give you many, starting with the pleasure of speeding down the ski slopes and the relaxation offered by a cross-country or snowshoe outing. Are you in need of thrills? You can hit up events or try original activities while discovering new ways to have fun, all the way into spring!
Enjoying Winter’s Delights
Every Saturday until March 24, snowshoe enthusiasts are welcome at Parc national du Mont-Mégantic. The Torch-Light package will treat you to a magical evening, including a good meal, a torch-lit snowshoe outing and an evening of astronomy at the ASTROLab.
From February 3 to 5, the Fête des neiges in Magog invites you to come have fun with the family, as Merry Point and Lake Memphremagog are transformed into a playground. Among the 40 activities offered, there will be tube sledding, marshmallow roasting, inflatable games, ice fishing and fireworks! And the event is free!
Spectacular Winter Competitions
Défi Gosford, dog sled race, photo credit Chantal Lapierre
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On February 11 and 12, in Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn, come watch the Défi Gosford – Axion. This competition is a stage in the Quebec circuit of a dog sled race that will astonish you with its participants from Canada, the United States and even Europe.
Don’t miss the 30th Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt. From February 17 to 19, you will experience thrills with games of skill and races. Many activities and shows are also on the agenda. Make the most of your stay in the region by visiting the J. Armand Bombardier Museum, which will open its doors for free during the Grand Prix.
Relaxing After the Action
Nothing better than visiting one of the twenty spas found in the Townships. For a couple of hours or a few days, you will be surprised by the beauty of natural sites and the quality of treatments and massages. This is an activity that will brilliantly complete your stay in the Eastern Townships.
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