What's on in the Outaouais January 10-16
By daylight or moonlight, come play outside (and burn off a few calories while you’re at it)! Here are some suggested activities for the coming week. Happy New Year!
Events and activities
Skating Through the Forest
By the flickering light of 300 (!) torches, skate along a sheltered 3-km ice path through the forest at Lac des Loups. After your skate, warm up by the bonfire, enjoy live music and admire the magical setting.
9 Montée Beausoleil, Lac des Loups
Friday, January 10 from 7 to 10 p.m.
$20 per person
Maximum of 300 places available. Advance reservations required.
(Almost) full moon in the Pontiac
Ski Pontiac invites you to come out for a moonlight adventure. On snowshoes or cross-country skis, join them on the trails, then have dinner at Pine Lodge.
6 Pine Lodge Road, Bristol
Saturday, January 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Free
Free snowshoe rental! Reserve yours by emailing skipontiacquebec@gmail.com.
Celebrate Epiphany
The organization Impératif français invites all loyal vassals and subjects of the realm to come and pay homage to Their Majesties the King and Queen, and celebrate the end of the holidays and the start of the new year. There will be festive libations, folk dancing, and of course, the traditional Twelfth Night cake!
Centre Aydelu, 94 du Patrimoine, Gatineau (Aylmer sector)
Saturday, January 11 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Adults $35, children & students $25
Ice fishing on Clément Bay
A day of ice fishing with family or friends is an unforgettable winter experience. You don’t need your own gear: the Masson-Angers outfitter will set you up! Fish for crappie, pike and perch in Clément Bay. You can drop your line as early as 6 a.m.!
540 Montréal Road W., Gatineau
Daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Starting at $60 for fishing hut rental, firewood included.
Thanks to the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs, the fishing centre is offering a 50% discount to families who want to try ice fishing. Ten packages will be available every Sunday in January! For more information, call 819-281-9733.
