The start of the school year is already fast approaching! We've found 10 activities to do in Lanaudière with the whole family before the summer vacation ends.
Discover the activities that will help you make the most of the end of the vacations.
1. Bathing at the beach
The Rawdon Municipal Beach, with its shallow waters, is perfect for families with young children. The little ones can cool off and have fun building beautiful sandcastles all day long. Bring your lunch and enjoy your day! You’ll also have the option to rent boats on-site from the company À la dérive. Lanaudière has many beaches. For a complete list of Lanaudière’s beaches, click here.
2. Cycling on a 154 km bike path
Take the whole family on a two-wheeled adventure! The véloroute des Moulins offers 154 km of cycling path stretching from Terrebonne to Mascouche. The route will keep you on the banks of the Rivière des Mille-Îles for longer, passing through Île-des-Moulins and Vieux-Terrebonne. Plan your day with the tourist map, which includes cycling routes.
In the Terrebonne and Mascouche area, there are many other alternatives. If you like off-road cycling, you'll love the TransTerrebonne. You'll discover wooded areas far from the city. Alternatively, take La Seigneurie des Plaines, a 21-km cycling circuit that links the TransTerrebonne to the P'tit train du Nord trail.
3. Water slides, magic castle, haunted house and zoo
Complexe Atlantide is located 40 minutes from Montreal, in Saint-Calixte. Here, people of all ages can have fun on the water slides. What makes the Atlantide Complex unique is its impressive range of activities. In addition to the slides, there’s a magical castle to explore. Kids (and adults) can marvel at a magical world where you’ll meet princesses and pirates. And don’t forget the Familizoo, home to over 300 animals and serving as a sanctuary. If you’d like to extend your stay by adding an overnight stay, check out the Hôtel de la cité perdue and experience sleeping with the lions!
* Please note that the water park will be closed from August 24 to 28. The official end of the season will be on August 30.
4. An exhilarating aerial adventure
The tree-top adventure course at Arbraska lets you explore the forest. The site offers tree-top courses with varying levels of difficulty. The challenges you’ll face are surprising and fun: a bridge with missing planks, a tightrope, a rope net, a ladder suspended in mid-air, and, best of all, zip lines to race down. Plus, enjoy the Arbre-en-Ciel Village, a network of suspended houses connected by rope bridges and featuring games, slides, and zip lines. It’s an exciting and enriching family adventure you won’t want to miss!
5. A river trip for the whole family
At Canot Volant, you can go river rafting with the whole family. You can choose between a kayak and a canoe to explore the L'Assomption River. The river offers a mix of easy whitewater and calm waters, making it the perfect activity for the whole family. Children ages 4 and up can ride in the canoe with an adult.
Looking for a longer adventure? The hike-and-canoe adventure combines hiking and canoeing. The route begins with a 5-km hike on the national trail (dogs allowed) and ends with a 6-km river descent. Le Canot Volant offers a wide range of self-guided and guided river trips, training sessions, canoe camping, and hike-and-paddle adventures. Find out all the details on their website.
6. Explore the Grand labyrinthe de Lanaudière
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at the Grand Labyrinthe de Lanaudière, located at the Guy Rivest farm. Here, you can lose yourself in a maze where every turn holds a new surprise, and where laughter and shouts of joy echo around every corner. Follow the winding paths, take on fun challenges, try to solve puzzles, and let yourself be enchanted by magical surprises that will awaken your spirit of adventure. This unique activity promises moments of togetherness, discovery, and shared experiences. Embark on a thrilling adventure in this impressive maze, where unforgettable memories await you at every crossroads.
7. Go check out the new cave at Chute-à-Bull Regional Park
No need for specialized caving gear to explore the Chute-à-Bull cavern this summer! The cave has been made accessible to the public, and their team of guides invites you on a fascinating journey into the heart of the earth. We’ve tried it ourselves (you can read about our experience right HERE), so get ready for a breathtaking adventure through millennia of geological history. For the curious, it’s a unique and original experience.
8. Climb the walls or take part in a real-life adventure game
On rainy days, our indoor activities are here to keep you from staying home and moping. Discover Bloc Action, a climber’s paradise. A climbing gym with 5,000 square feet of climbing wall space, a fitness center, a sauna, a bistro, and much more. Plus, set against an extraordinary backdrop, a one-of-a-kind experience in the Lanaudière region awaits you at Laser Action. Dive into a 5,000-square-foot arena specially designed to accommodate up to 36 players, where you can put your strategic skills and agility to the test. Everything you need for thrilling moments filled with action and adrenaline, where fun and competition come together to offer a memorable adventure for all participants!
9. Take part in an escape game at the Maison Louis Cyr
Dive into a unique adventure at the Maison Louis-Cyr with its variety of activities. Make the most of your visit to discover the fascinating life of Louis Cyr, the strongest man of his time, whose feats remain unmatched even 150 years later. Immerse yourself in a virtual reality experience at the museum, take part in an escape room, and learn more with their virtual guide.
10. Make the rounds of the snack bars and creameries one last time
Here's your chance to gently start getting ready to say goodbye to summer! We've rounded up the best spots to enjoy some great fries or a soft-serve ice cream dipped in chocolate. You can check out our suggestions HERE.
These 10 exciting activities offer the perfect opportunity for kids to make the most of the last few days of summer vacation before school starts. Which ones will you choose?
