5 activities to love winter in Pierrefonds

Winter! Many Montrealers have a love-hate relationship with winter. Magical scenery or frozen hell? It all depends on what you do…  The borough of Pierrefonds understood it very well.

The real secret to loving winter is to enjoy it by playing outside. 

Located in the northwest of the island of Montreal, the community of Pierrefonds offers to its residents an enchanting setting to enjoy the snowy season!

About twenty minutes from the city centre, nature reveals itself and charms us with its magnificent shoreline and large green spaces.

Here are some winter activities offered by the 3 nature parks in the borough:

• Cap-Saint-Jacques: snowshoeing, fatbike, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and yoga in the snow

• Bois-de-Liesse: tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and observation stations

• L’anse-à-l’orme: ice fishing, snowkiting and paraski

This is where retirees and families can play outside all winter long. The hardest part will be choosing where to start!

Here are 5 activities to love winter in Pierrefonds

1. Yoga in the snow

Flexibility, muscle tone, inner peace… The benefits of yoga are numerous. Its practice is synonymous with well-being.

Now you can combine the benefits of yoga with the outdoors.

This is what the Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park offers:

Outdoor yoga sessions throughout the winter, supervised by a certified teacher in a snowy landscape.

Breathe in the fresh air… breathe out all your stresses.

2. Fatbike

If the winter cold distresses you, try fatbike! These bikes with oversized tires move easily on snow – all you need to do is keep moving!

You can stay warm hiking the 6.5 km trails at the Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park.

To make this sport even more accessible, the park offers introduction days during the winter. Sometimes, you can borrow a fat bike for free.

Winter fun and laughter guaranteed!

3. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

You can practice cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Cap-Saint-Jacques and Bois-de-Liesse nature parks.

Both sites offer trails for every level. Plus, equipment can be rented at both locations.

For breathtaking landscapes, visit Cap-Saint-Jacques. Its trails are sprinkled with gorgeous views of Rivière-des-Prairies and Lac des Deux-Montagnes.

Love to skate? Check out Bois-de-Liesse for areas reserved especially for skating.

Love snowshoeing?

Both sites offer trails accessible to snowshoers. Come and take in the beauty of winter and wildlife!

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great for families as well as active retirees.

 4. Ice sports

Ice sports are the highlight at the Anse-à-l’Orme Nature Park:

• Winter fishing
• Snowkiting
• Paraski

The site also offers snowkiting introduction and demonstration days for the curious!

5. Family tobogganing

Create memories with your loved ones by playing outside in the winter!

Young and old can toboggan in the Cap-Saint-Jacques and Bois-de-Liesse nature parks.

Very close to the main chalet, the Cap-Saint-Jacques tobogganing hill is perfect for young families.

It’s the same in the Bois-de-Liesse park: the two hills near the chalet.

Accessible toilets and heated chalet: have a rest and enjoy a snack after a fun activity with your little ones!

With all these outdoor activities in Pierrefonds, it’s no wonder that so many families and retirees have chosen to live there.

Where to live in Pierrefonds

To love winter in Montreal, you just need to live in a borough like Pierrefonds that makes it easy to play outside.

Looking for the best place to live in Pierrefonds? Start by visiting Nova rental condos:

This new rental condos project is just like the borough: friendly and peaceful.

NOVA condos are distinguished by:

• Strategic location: worry-free access to the city centre and to the various public transit systems
  
• Simplicity and comfort: maximum well-being and relaxation
  

• Welcoming common areas: rest after your winter activities by taking advantage of the common room to read or play with the family