This Dreamy Quebec Ice Skating Trail Winds Through A Sparkling Snow-Covered Forest
Tucked among the Laurentian mountains deep in the Lanaudière region's village of Saint-Donat is a forest skating path that takes visitors on a short journey through a winter wonderland.
The 1.3-kilometre path through the Parc des Pionniers even lights up at night, according to the regional tourism website.
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Visitors will also find an outdoor fireplace and picnic tables, which Tourisme Lanaudière says have been set up to facilitate social distancing.
But the best part: the site is free to visit.
However, equipment rentals are not available for the 2020-2021 season.
There are other activities for skating skeptics in the Parc des Pionniers, too.
The municipal tourism site indicates there are five cross-country ski trails plus a 3.3-kilometre trail for snow-shoeing.
For all activities, the park has published public health guidelines online.
As of the time of writing, non-essential travel between regions is not recommended, according to the government.
Forest Skating Trail
Price: Free
Address: 17, chemin Hector-Bilodeau, Saint-Donat, QC
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