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Family Bike and Nature Weekend in the Eastern Townships

240 km

9 stops

2 days

Are you looking for quick inspiration to organize a fun and original family weekend? Discover our cycling and nature itinerary, suitable for all ages, and which will give your whole tribe a well-needed breath of fresh air in the Eastern Townships.

  • Day1
  • Day 2

Pedalling with the Family on L’Estriade

With its gentle incline, its many attractions to discover along the way and its safe layout, the Estriade bike path ticks all the boxes for a successful family bicycle outing! From Granby to Waterloo, this path can easily be combined with a multitude of other routes that you can link it to. To motivate your children’s little calves, enjoy exploring the section that covers the Artria open-air museum. The different works of art you’ll find here make fantastic objectives to aim for.
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Fill Your Picnic Basket at the Public Market

A not-to-be-missed, friendly Saturday morning event in Granby, the Public Market showcases the expertise of many local producers and artisans. Open between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., be sure to stop by after your bike ride to fill your bags with fresh provisions. Talk to the merchants, taste new flavours and select the best. For today’s lunch, the whole family will be eating local at Marché Public de Granby!
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Make Amazing Discoveries at the Centre d’Interprétation de la Nature du Lac Boivin

Take advantage of the mild afternoon to explore Lac Boivin. Its well-preserved natural setting and its biodiversity make this site a popular spot for observing wildlife. How do you get here? You’ll find the answers to all your questions at the Interpretation Centre! Keep your eyes peeled and bring a pair of binoculars - it’s not unusual to spot many species of amphibians, reptiles, mammals and insects. Not to mention the birds you can feed by hand!
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Spend the Night at Camping Oasis

After a busy day in and around Granby, head to Camping Oasis for a well-deserved night’s rest. Whether you choose one of the many landscaped tent sites or in one of the comfortable cabins, the whole family will find something to suit them. For a refreshing swim, you’ll have access to the lake, the pool and the spas. To satisfy your appetite, you’ll find everything you need in either the convenience store, the restaurant or the dairy bar. And to have fun, enjoy the playgrounds, sports fields (basketball, hockey, archery and volleyball) and entertainment.
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Enjoy a Hearty Breakfast at the Café de la Brûlerie

There’s nothing like a good breakfast to get the day off to a great start. On this, the second day of your tour of the Eastern Townships, you’ll have to make your way from Granby to the Mégantic area. It’s a lovely drive through the region that will take you at least 2 hours. So, before getting everyone on board for this little road trip, take the time to treat yourself to an excellent breakfast at Café de la Brûlerie in Granby.
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Ride on the Lac-Mégantic Cycling Route Network

A leisurely 6 km ride along the Lac-Mégantic bicycle path from the Station touristique de la Baie-des-Sables to the Parc des Vétérans. The route is easy to follow and presents no difficulties for children. Cycling through the heart of the woods, you’ll soon reach the town centre.
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Visit the Town of Lac-Mégantic on Bicycle

Once you’ve arrived, we recommend you follow the “Le Marcheur d'étoiles” trail, which will add a touch of culture and fun to your outing thanks to the town’s search-and-find system. For more information, visit the Tourist Information Office at the railway station, which has recently been renovated and expanded to include an exhibition relating to the history of the town of Lac-Mégantic.
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Enjoy an Afternoon at Baie-des-Sables

A must stop for families in the Mégantic region, the Baie-des-Sables resort is the perfect place to round off your weekend in the Eastern Townships. On site, you’ll find a host of activities to keep young and old busy. With a fully equipped beach (ideal for picnics and swimming), watercraft rentals, hiking trails and a tree-to-tree adventure course, there’s no such thing as boredom here!
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Experience the Camping Aventure Mégantic

At Camping Aventure Mégantic, summer is all about family fun. Here, everything is done to make your stay memorable. Numerous activities and entertainment set the pace for the day: open-air cinema, country dance classes, escape games, slides, heated swimming pools and plenty more will make you want to stay a little longer than expected. Especially if you’re staying in one of the campsite’s nature and comfort ready-to-camp units, you’ll probably never want to leave, and with good reason!
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