In any season, a walk in nature always does wonders, and that’s especially true in winter! Fresh air, dazzling sunshine and stunning snow-white landscapes are just what we need to forget life’s little worries for a while!
Among the many winter sports that draw us outside during the colder months, cross-country skiing remains as popular as ever. Ski enthusiasts of all levels will find scores of idyllic spots to enjoy their sport in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, just a stone’s throw from Montreal.
Want to try cross-country skiing this winter? Well, what are you waiting for? Some of our parks also offer equipment rentals.
Below are some of the region’s best cross-country ski destinations:
With equipment rentals
Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare
Where: Saint-Lazare
The Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare boasts over 24 km of trails. In winter, you can also enjoy snowshoeing, tubing and skating. An exceptional site to experience the outdoors, recharge your batteries and reconnect with nature. Les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare nature park is certain to become your new favourite destination for winter activities!
Information:
- Marked, groomed trails
- Equipment rentals available
- Admission fee $
Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima
Where: Notre-Dame-de-île-Perrot
Welcome to the Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, a place that invites you to rediscover the restorative power of nature. Open year-round, the site offers winter activities, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and skating.
Information:
- Marked, groomed trails
- Equipment rentals available
- Admission fee $
Parc nature Harwood
Where: Vaudreuil-Dorion
Located at the western end of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Harwood Nature Park is a great park to take a breath of fresh air. In winter, enjoy the trails for outdoor walks, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or fat bike. Sports equipment rental is offered on site at the welcome pavilion, open every Saturday and Sunday. A beautiful park to discover!
Information:
- Marked, groomed trails
- Equipment rentals available
- Free admission
Without equipment rentals
Les Sentiers de L’escapade du mont Rigaud
Where: Rigaud
Located in the heart of mont Rigaud, the Sentiers de L’escapade recreational park features 27 km of trails. In winter, nature lovers can go hiking, snowshoeing, fatbiking and cross-country skiing. Dogs are permitted on the trails. Admission is free, and opening hours are from sunup to sundown. Enjoy the great outdoors and pure country air only 30 minutes from Montreal!
Information:
- Marked, groomed trails
- No equipment rentals
- Free admission
Hudson’s natural trails
Where: Hudson
In the charming village of Hudson, discover 23.6 km of marked hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, all for free!
Information:
- Marked, ungroomed trails
- No equipment rentals
- Free admission
Centre de la nature quatre-saisons
Where: Coteau-du-Lac
The Centre de la nature quatre-saisons offers a 7.5 km network of nature trails, two lookouts along the way, benches, picnic areas and toilets. In winter, the trails are open for hiking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Information:
- Marked, ungroomed trails
- No equipment rentals
- Free admission
Saint-Zotique beach
Where: Saint-Zotique
Stretching along the shore of Lake Saint-François, the Saint-Zotique beach is without a doubt one of the region’s must-see summer attractions—but it’s also an enchanting winter playground! The site offers 5 km of accessible trails for hiking, snowshoeing, fatbiking and cross-country skiing. Experience pure winter magic in this spectacular landscape of snowy winter forest and frozen lake!
Information:
- Unmarked, ungroomed trails
- No ski equipment rentals (only fatbikes and showshoes)
- Free admission
Did you work up an appetite after all that activity? Visit our Food and Drink section for the perfect après-ski spot to refuel after a day of winter fun.
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