The Coaticook River Valley: A Playground to Explore with your Family

You’ll be awestruck when you arrive in the bucolic Coaticook region with its never-ending hills, its vast snow-covered farmland and high mountains set in the horizon. Waterville, Compton, East Hereford, Baldwin, Stanstead-Est, Coaticook … as many cities and villages to explore in the snow. To truly enjoy your family outing, head out to the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, learn to ice fish at the Parc Découverte Nature and try the region’s cheese factories and other gourmet boutique products. Simply put, let yourself fall under the charm of the Coaticook River Valley.

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Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

The Parc offers more than 17 km of fatbike trails in an enchanting environment. By renting a fatbike, you’ll be able to easily initiate yourself to this sport (reservations recommended). The 21 km trails for snowshoeing and the 6.6 km of winter hiking trails will delight those are looking for some sweet tranquility. Don’t be surprised to cross paths with a deer during your visit! To step outside of your comfort zone, ice climbing and winter camping offer the perfect way to do so! Here, you’ll find everything for having a wonderful time with your family or as a couple.
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Ice Fishing with the Family

Parc Découverte Nature

Ice fishing is truly a unique experience to try. The tip-ups (special fishing rod) and bait are offered for free . The site is enchanting and is located at less than 15 minutes from the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook. The guides on the site will gladly share their tricks and tips with you so you can take home your catch of the day and cook up a delicious supper! Reservations required.
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Explore the Castles!

La Route des Châteaux

Take your kids, l and small, on a road trip in the Coaticook region as you look for the castle-shaped signs. Each one, very different from the next, will allow you to discover every municipality’s winter offer for a great time with your family. With the help of these castles, explore the different hidden corners of the region and discover the best outdoor activity sites. When you take this route, you might also win some participation prizes.
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Fore more ideas

Want even more activity ideas? In the Townships, there are plenty of suggestions! Stay local this winter and enjoy everything that our big, beautiful region has to offer. If you can’t escape the winter, embrace it! (Photo : Sofie Lacoste)
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