Snowflakes Season

Say hello to the snow and enjoy winter fun in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

The bright rays of sunshine warm cheeks reddened by the cold. While the snow-covered landscapes sparkle, the smells of burning wood and simmering dishes fill the air. Experience winter in all its splendor in the Lower St. Lawrence region!

Put on your warmest clothes and come enjoy the many winter activities on offer. From snowshoeing to snowmobiling to cross-country skiing, there’s something for everyone. Several local businesses welcome you warmly to help you discover the joys of winter.

What to do in winter

In winter, the river, sunsets, and picturesque landscapes of the Lower St. Lawrence take on a magical dimension! Take advantage of the snowy season to fill your lungs with fresh air on our hiking, snowshoeing, fat biking, downhill skiing, or cross-country skiing trails.

And for a guaranteed change of scenery, try ice fishing on the St. Lawrence River or go skiing on slopes that offer breathtaking views of the river. You’re sure to fall in love!

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Alexis Le Randonneur discovers Bas-Saint-Laurent’s winter

Hiking at TERFA

What better way to experience winter than with a snowshoe hike in the Lower St. Lawrence region?

Alexis arrives in Rimouski to meet ice canoe coach Tom Birien and his team for an outing on the river. He then heads to TERFA where 113 cm of freshly fallen snow unfurls beneath his snowshoes, allowing him to explore the area at his own pace.

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Cross-country skiing
on the Amiski club trails

Back in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, this time in Rivière-du-Loup, Alexis runs into Gabriel Foucault, a young doctor who enjoys ice climbing and is breathing new life into a village church through his climbing center, which has become a unifying force for the local community. As for the trails, Alexis heads to Amiski in Saint-Antonin for a snowshoe hike in thirty centimeters of fresh snow.

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