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Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors&mdash;even in winter?!Have you been wanting to try snowshoeing but don&rsquo;t own a pair?VEQ, in partnership with Acc&egrave;s-Loisirs, is once again offering you the opportunity to try a popular winter activity:&nbsp;snowshoeing!<h4 fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--ast-global-color-2); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-size: 1.411765rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; line-height: 1.2em; font-family: Aleo, serif;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--ast-global-color-2); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-size: 1.411765rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; line-height: 1.2em; font-family: Aleo, serif;"> </h4>We have a limited number of snowshoes available (15 adult pairs and 10 children&rsquo;s pairs), so reserving your spot is essential. ***This visit is not guided.***&nbsp;Since we only have a limited number of snowshoes, REGISTRATION IS A MUST!&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1768244992/wysiwyg/zqhyri239tc1tohrgtup.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> We will follow the walking trails on the Plains of Abraham (shown in the picture below, with the fucsia arrow). Please observe the signage for a better experience for everyone! <p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; caret-color: rgb(76, 91, 109); color: rgb(76, 91, 109); font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; caret-color: rgb(76, 91, 109); color: rgb(76, 91, 109); font-family: Rubik, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1768244694/wysiwyg/iw1wc9uzqjrwym6cy7qu.jpg" alt="" width="706" height="392" srcset="https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture.webp 1592w, https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture-300x167.webp 300w, https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture-1024x569.webp 1024w, https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture-768x427.webp 768w, https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture-1536x854.webp 1536w, https://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Capture-1320x734.webp 1320w" sizes="(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: medium; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; border: medium; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 0px; box-shadow: none;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp;Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.snowshoemag.com/2019/03/27/snowshoeing-dress-code-what-clothing-to-wear/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">how-to dress checklist</a>. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/media/upload/a_propos/Nous_joindre/Plaines_Abraham_carte_hiver_2023-2024.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>. More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://happiestoutdoors.ca/what-to-wear-winter-hiking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">What to wear winter hiking</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/snowshoeing-checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Snowshoeing Checklist</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.msrgear.com/blog/snowshoe-gear-checklist/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Snowshoe Gear Checklist</a>If you are coming by car, there is parking available on George VI Ave. There are parking booths nearby or you can pay with the app (Flowbird Parking). There is also parking at the&nbsp;Fine Arts Museum&rsquo;s parking&nbsp;(on the same avenue, past the roundabout).&nbsp;For more information reach out to Viktoria Poulin Gareau:Newcomers@veq.ca(418) 683-2366 ext.225

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, The email with all additional details will be sent to you as soon as the group is completed or 2 days before the activity.&nbsp; Please ensure your presence. If your plans change, please inform us by email at&nbsp;newcomers@veq.ca as soon as possible, as there may be someone who is very interested in participating from the waiting list. Have a good day!&nbsp; Viktoria Poulin Gareau

Have you noticed that locals love being outdoors—even in winter?!Have you been wanting to try snowshoeing but don’t own a pair?VEQ, in partnership with Accès-Loisirs, is once again offering you the opportunity to try a popular winter activity: snowshoeing!<p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-weight:700;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.2em;max-width:100%"> We have a limited number of snowshoes available (15 adult pairs and 10 children’s pairs), so reserving your spot is essential. ***This visit is not guided.*** Since we only have a limited number of snowshoes, REGISTRATION IS A MUST! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1768244992/wysiwyg/zqhyri239tc1tohrgtup.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> We will follow the walking trails on the Plains of Abraham (shown in the picture below, with the fucsia arrow). Please observe the signage for a better experience for everyone! <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;margin:0px 0px 1.25em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1768244694/wysiwyg/iw1wc9uzqjrwym6cy7qu.jpg" alt="" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:medium;height:auto;vertical-align:middle;border-radius:0px;box-shadow:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;position:relative;max-width:100%" /> Please remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested <a href="https://www.snowshoemag.com/2019/03/27/snowshoeing-dress-code-what-clothing-to-wear/" target="_blank">how-to dress checklist</a>. It is also recommended that you download the trail map, you can do so <a href="https://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/media/upload/a_propos/Nous_joindre/Plaines_Abraham_carte_hiver_2023-2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. More websites with advice on how to dress and what to bring:<a href="https://happiestoutdoors.ca/what-to-wear-winter-hiking/" target="_blank">What to wear winter hiking</a><a href="https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/snowshoeing-checklist" target="_blank">Snowshoeing Checklist</a><a href="https://www.msrgear.com/blog/snowshoe-gear-checklist/" target="_blank">Snowshoe Gear Checklist</a>If you are coming by car, there is parking available on George VI Ave. There are parking booths nearby or you can pay with the app (Flowbird Parking). There is also parking at the Fine Arts Museum’s parking (on the same avenue, past the roundabout). For more information reach out to Viktoria Poulin Gareau:Newcomers@veq.ca(418) 683-2366 ext.225

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Snowshoeing at the Plains of Abraham

Adult

Free

Child

Free