Trails for a Perfect Family Sunday Outing

Updated on Nov 1, 2024

Are you looking for an easy trail where you can take your kids for a walk? Here's a few suggestions that everybody will like, even the little ones.

The Bois Beckett Park

Sherbrooke

The Bois Beckett Park is a small ancient-tree forest in the middle of the city of Sherbrooke where you’ll find 6,7 km of trails. Accessible to everybody, this is the perfect place to take in some fresh air with your family. (2265, rue Beckett, Sherbrooke | Access is free. )
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The Parc Écoforestier of Johnville

Cookshire-Eaton

For all those who are looking for tranquility and serenity, head out to the Parc Écoforestier in Johnville. Only 20 minutes from downtown Sherbrooke, this park offers you four walking trails totalling 6 km. Immerse yourself in the diversified nature and quiet calm of this area. By taking the Tourbière trail, you’ll be amazed by the special landscape of this ecosystem. (261, chemin North, Cookshire-Eaton | Access is free )
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The Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises

Magog

What is so special about the Cherry River Marsh? For one, its 1.2 km long raised footbridge with its views of Mount Orford! The place offers a total distance of 5.8 km of trails you can take at an easy pace. Because the marsh is located only a few minutes from downtown Magog, we suggest you also make a stop at La Shop or at the microbrewery La Memphré for a foodie moment. (69, Chemin Roy or 345, rue du Moulin ($), Magog | Access is free)
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Centre d’interprétation de la nature du Lac Boivin

Granby

Covering a distance of 10 km, the trails of Boivin Lake are punctuated by two observation towers and raised footbridges that will have you discover many different habitats. This area is a true sanctuary for many bird species. In fact, for a special contact with nature, put a few sunflower seeds in your hands and watch all the chickadees come to feed out of them. (700 Drummond St., Granby | Entry Fees )
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The Burbank Pond

Danville

The Burbank pond is a protected natural area where you’ll be able to observe 220 bird species. The area is especially impressive during the fall when the Snow and Canada geese gather before they migrate south. In all seasons, the 4 km well-kept trail is set along the pond for a nice level walk. (150 Water St., Danville | Access is free)
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Piopolis' hiking paths

Piopolis

The Scotch Cap trail takes you on a stroll through a mixed forest filled with maple trees and conifers. At the summit, enjoy the exceptional panorama from one of the two viewpoints overlooking the white mountains or the lakes of Joncs, Araignées, and Mégantic. Also, some of the trails du Clocher wind through the forest, and one leading to a marsh. (Free access)
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Parc régional du Marécage-des-Scots

Scotstown

Linking the Walter-Mackenzie Park in Scotstown (at the entrance of the Franceville sector) to the Mont-Mégantic national park, the multi-function trail of the Marécage-des-Scots park offers 8 km of trails in a tranquil forest. You’ll also find several halts on the way. (Chemin Franceville, 3 km south of route 214, Hampden | Access is free)
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Parc des Sommets - The Lake Gale Network of Trails

Bromont

In Bromont, the lake Gale network has 17 km of trails on a fairly level terrain. By taking the Grand Pic path and the Grèbe trail, you’ll quickly find yourself by the peaceful lake. If you feel like it, you can continue your walk for about a kilometre to reach the top of Mount Gale which overlooks the lake. (201, chemin du Lac Gale, Bromont | Entry fees)
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