2026, a year full of promise and discovery in Lanaudière. Our region is brimming with treasures to explore, adventures to experience, and unique experiences awaiting you. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, culture lover, epicurean eager to discover new flavors, or simply looking for unforgettable moments, Lanaudière has everything you need to enjoy and stay busy throughout the coming year!
We present 52 exceptional experiences to enjoy throughout the year. Get ready to be inspired and check items off your bucket list, because Lanaudière has a whirlwind of adventures in store for you in 2026.
WINTER
1. Snowshoe or hike in one of the five regional parks in Matawinie. Bring your four-legged friend!
2. Go sledding at Super Glissades MATHA.
3. Stay in one of our cozy cottages.
4. Take a dog sled ride at Kinadapt or Les Aventures Liguoriennes.
5. Go skiing at one of Lanaudière's four ski resorts.
6. Go cross-country skiing at one of these locations.
7. Lace up your skates and hit one of our ice rinks.
8. Go ice fishing at one of our outfitters.
9. Ride a fat bike on one of the adapted trails.
10. Take the Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola ferry to Sorel to admire the river and snow-covered landscapes.
11. Visit the Joliette Art Museum.
12. Climb snow-covered trees at Arbraska.
13. Explore our snowmobile trails and discover the Land of Snowmobiling.
14. Go rock climbing at Bloc Action or experience a virtual adventure at Laser Action.
15. Admire the animals at Familizoo, an animal sanctuary open year-round.
16. Solve puzzles to escape at Évasion Lanaudière.
17. See a show in one of our theaters.
18. Take an introductory rally driving course and practice winter driving at Circuit Mécaglisse.
19. Enjoy a treatment or bath at one of our spas.
SPRING
20. Treat yourself to a hearty meal and enjoy the festive atmosphere at one of our sugar shacks.
21. Plan a getaway at one of our hotels.
22. Go see the waterfalls and cascades suggested HERE.
23. Go snowshoeing in one of our municipal or regional parks or at Mont-Tremblant National Park.
24. Treat yourself to potato doughnuts from the Délices d'Antan bakery.
25. Warm up in one of the cafés or coffee roasters suggested HERE.
26. Treat yourself to a stay in one of our bed and breakfasts.
27. Enjoy a beer in one of our microbreweries.
28. Get your garden ready by visiting the nurseries in Lanaudière to buy your plants and seedlings.
SUMMER
29. Visit one of our vineyards or the Grand Dérangement Distillery.
30. Plan a visit to Maison Louis-Cyr and try their escape room.
31. Go to the Festival de Lanaudière.
32. Enjoy an aperitif on one of our most beautiful terraces.
33. Spend the day lounging on the beaches of Lanaudière.
34. Rent a spot at one of our campgrounds and roast marshmallows.
35. Explore our rivers by canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.
36. Plan a round of golf at one of Lanaudière's courses.
37. Go skydiving at the Voltige skydiving school.
38. Discover our mountain bike trails.
39. Get together with friends and have a party at BlackOps Paintball.
40. Enjoy the water slides at Complexe Atlantide.
41. Plan a bike ride on one of our bike trails.
42. Take a cruise on Lac Taureau or a heritage cruise on the St. Lawrence River.
43. Plan a family pick-your-own day. Discover our top spots HERE.
44. Tour the public markets of Lanaudière.
45. Admire the bonsai trees or take a workshop to learn more about these small shrubs at Bonsaï Gros-Bec.
46. Visit one of Lanaudière's farms.
47. Go nut picking at Au Jardin des noix.
48. Tour the regional product shops and bring the flavors of Lanaudière home with you.
FALL
49. Book a stay at one of our experiential accommodations.
50. Go apple, pumpkin, and zucchini picking.
51. Admire the fall colors at ski resorts.
52. Plan a visit to Ferme Guy Rivest to explore the Grand Labyrinthe de Lanaudière.
So get ready to check off every experience on this list for an exceptional year in Lanaudière. Let yourself be transported by the magic of the region and create unforgettable memories throughout the year. Lanaudière is waiting for you to share its hidden treasures and unique moments.
