'Tis the season to get lost in corn. As summer comes to an end and harvest season approaches, fields across Quebec have been carved up for your enjoyment. Several corn mazes have already popped up across the province. But Éco-Odyssée in Wakefield breaks the mold. There, you can embark on a journey through a sprawling water labyrinth, wandering between marsh and forest. Editor's Choice: 9 Spots In Ontario That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re On The Other Side Of The World The maze is actually inspired by the beaver. "The concept of the water maze came to" founder and beaver specialist Michel Leclair "from the beavers that he worked alongside for 35 years," the Éco-Odyssée website explains. "The beaver, upon settling in a habitat, digs a network of underwater canals that are similar to a labyrinth. This network allows it to move around throughout the entire year in order to find food and wood to build dams." The site is designed to both entertain and educate, giving visitors a beaver's-eye view of the landscape. "During your paddle boat journey through the marsh, you will experience the environment from a beaver perspective." "In fact, aboard the paddle boat, you will be just above the water surface, which will focus your field of vision to the labyrinth's edges, putting you directly in contact with plants and wildlife located there." Adventurers can choose between a canoe, paddleboat, and paddleboard for the standard package, which takes about two hours to complete. View this post on Instagram COMPLET - Mardi 28 et mercredi 29 juillet Caroline peut profiter d'une balade en surf à pagaie avec ses amis aujourd'hui, car elle a réservé plusieurs jours à l'avance! 💚 Faites comme ellel! Nous affichons déjà complets pour ce mardi et mercredi, et nous afficherons bientôt complets jusqu'au 1er août!🛶 -- SOLD OUT - Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th of July Caroline can enjoy a paddleboard ride today, as the booked several days Inn advance.💚 Do like her! We are fully booked today and tomorrow, and will soon be SOLD OUT until August 1st!🛶 #soldout #paddleboard #canoe #outaouaisfun #discover #nature A post shared by Parc Nature Eco-Odyssée (@eco.odyssee) on Jul 28, 2020 at 7:48am PDT There's also an "identification adventure," which includes a hunt for clues for those looking for a more engaging experience. This year, Éco-Odyssée has introduced a special escape game, too, for which voyagers "will have 60 minutes to help the inhabitants of the swamp" and "unearth the codes to advance in the game." Though on-site beaver dams regulate the water level, lower-than-average rainfall in recent weeks has occasionally made some activities impossible at Éco-Odyssée. View this post on Instagram Saurez-vous vous retrouver dans notre labyrinthe d'eau de 6.4 km?🌏😲🚣♀️🚣♂️ . . Will you be able to find your way in our watermaze of 6.4 km?🌏😲🚣♀️🚣♂️ #watermaze #fun #adventure #aventure #naturelover #nature #eco #wow #amazing #maze #paddleboat #canoe #marsh #environment #environnement #green #vert #canada #ecofriendly #explore #wakefield #exploration #canot #pédalo #experience #quebec #eau #explore #labyrinthe #challenge A post shared by Éco-Odyssée (@eco.odyssee) on Aug 19, 2019 at 8:55am PDT Be sure to always check ahead for the latest updates. Online reservations are required. Get all the details below. Water Maze At Éco-Odyssée Price: Paddleboard: Starting at $25Canoe: Starting at $29.99Paddleboat: Starting at $46.99 When: Sunday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Friday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Address: 52, Chemin les Sources, La Pêche (Wakefield), QC Why You Need To Go: To wander winding water paths by boat and enjoy some views of the surrounding nature. View this post on Instagram ☀️ PRÉPARATION POUR L'OUVERTURE☀️ Notre équipe travaille fort à préparer la réouverture du Parc Nature Eco-Odyssée pour la saison estivale 2020, en respectant les consignes sanitaires du gouvernement. Restez à l'affût! Nous annoncerons sous peu la date exacte où vous pourrez venir profiter du labyrinthe 💧 --- ☀️PREPARATION FOR OPENING☀️ Our team is working hard to prepare the reopening of Eco-Odyssee Nature Park for the 2020 summer season, while respecting the governement's health requirements. Stay tuned, we will annouce in the coming weeks the exact date when you can come and enjoy the labyrinthe. 💧 #pleinair #nature #outdoors #activelifestyle A post shared by Parc Nature Eco-Odyssée (@eco.odyssee) on May 29, 2020 at 7:31am PDT Website We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment and obey any local laws.
