Learn-to Winter

Chambly Canal National Historic Site

Deux femmes s'apprêtant à rouler en fat bike dans la neige.    

For the second year, Parks Canada's team invites you to discover the winter outdoor activities for free at the Parc des Ateliers.

Here are the activities offered: entertainment, cross-country skiing initiation for children aged 4 to 12, and the opportunity to borrow snowshoes and fatbikes. This winter, come and play outdoors with us!

Cross-country skiing initiation

Children learning cross-country skiing with a beaver mascot.

Children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy free cross-country skiing on weekends in January and February 2024. 

This 60-minute activity introduces children to the basics of cross-country skiing and teaches them how to choose the right equipment. All equipment required for the activity will be provided. Reservations are essential for an unforgettable experience.

Schedule

Smiling children, one of them forming a heart with his hands during the winter.

In order to offer learning adapted to children's abilities, fixed time slots are reserved for specific age groups.

Weekends from January 13 to February 25, 2024

  • 4 to 6 years: 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
  • 7 to 9 years: 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
  • 10 to 12 years: 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

To ensure that everyone has access to our Learn-to activities, please reserve a single time slot and participate in the activity only once. Thank you for your cooperation.

Book your place now!

Parks Canada reserves the right to cancel the event for everyone's safety due to weather conditions. Notice to latecomers: your place will be given away.

Important information

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing.
  • You must bring your own water bottle and snacks.
How to dress for winter activities

For an enjoyable experience, wear appropriate winter clothing for the outdoors and weather conditions. In addition to a winter coat and snow pants, choose wool or polyester clothing. Remember that you will be warm during the activity. Here are some of the items you should wear:

  • Good dry socks (bring an extra pair and change socks before the activity)
  • Multi-layered basic clothing
  • A neck warmer
  • A toque
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Sunglasses, as needed and depending on the weather

For fat biking, we recommend:

  • A hat without a pompom that allows you to put on a bicycle helmet
  • Warm boots that are soft and comfortable
  • Five-finger gloves to facilitate braking and gear changes

Please note that you can use your own bike helmet for the activity.

Have fun!

For more information, contact us by e-mail at initiationcamping-learntocamp.pc@pc.gc.ca.

Information

Learn-to cross-country skiing at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Groupe d'enfants qui apprennent le ski de fond avec un moniteur. 

Would you like to take part in our outdoor initiation workshops during the spring break?

Our teams will be at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site on weekends in January and February 2024. Come and meet our teams and play outdoors with them - red cheeks and fun guaranteed! Visit the Lachine Canal National Historic Site page for more information.

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