Think you've seen everything Lanaudière has to offer in winter? Wait until you see what the 2025-2026 cold season has in store for you! From new light-themed experiences to unique accommodations and ever more magical Christmas markets, this winter we invite you to explore a region that's bursting with excitement. Here are 8 new things that will make you want to plan your next getaway right now.
1. AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY AND A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO L’ASSOMPTION
Starting in November, L’Assomption will be transformed into an open-air museum with Cité Mémoire, a multimedia urban journey that will take you through 300 years of history. Using a mobile app, you can stroll through the heart of downtown and discover four spectacular projections on heritage buildings. At the same time, Place Karl-Tremblay will honor the legendary singer of Les Cowboys Fringants in an inclusive and unifying public space.
2. KILKENNY REGIONAL PARK OPENS FOR WINTER
Good news for outdoor enthusiasts: Kilkenny Regional Park will be open for its first full winter season! With cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and 13 km of Nordic skiing, you can explore its trails covered in beautiful snow. A new must-see destination for enjoying nature in winter.
3. HIGH-END READY-TO-CAMP AT LES BOISÉS DE LA RIVIÈRE NOIRE
Fancy a glamping stay with all the comforts? Discover Le Castor, Le Caribou, and Le Lynx: eco-friendly accommodations with private bathrooms, spas (for Le Lynx!), and a warm atmosphere in the forest. The perfect compromise between nature and luxury.
4. CENTRAL ASIAN YURTS AT MA YOURTE AU CŒUR DES COLLINES
A breath of fresh air is blowing through this site beloved by wellness enthusiasts. With 10 new traditional yurts and a mini-chalet, Ma yourte au cœur des collines also offers Central Asian cuisine, a heated pool, and spas. It’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway without leaving Lanaudière.
5. NEW INTIMATE DOME AT EXPÉRIENCE EQUINOX
In Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, the Le Nordik dome joins Expérience Equinox's collection of four-season accommodations. With a private spa, full kitchen, and cozy atmosphere, it promises a snug getaway for two (or three!) in the heart of nature.
6. MAGICAL ILLUMINATION AT ÎLE-DES-MOULINS IN TERREBONNE
Starting this fall, Île-des-Moulins will be aglow with a thousand lights! Thanks to new dynamic fountains and light displays in the trees, this heritage site will be transformed into an enchanting setting, perfect for an evening stroll or a magical photo shoot.
7. WINTER MAGIC AT LES JARDINS ARÔMES ET SAVEURS
This lavender farm in Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare is decked out in Christmas cheer with illuminated trails, a fun rally, a wishing tree, and a gourmet boutique. A must-do family activity to experience all the magic of winter.
8. A NEW DREAM CHALET AT CHALETS ZENYA
Just a stone's throw from the village of Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie, Chalets Zenya's Chalet Utopia offers you an immersion in nature without compromising on comfort. Three bedrooms, a game room, spa, outdoor dry sauna, and even a private dock (usable in good weather)... everything you need for a relaxing getaway with your friends or family. And with a charging station, high-speed Wi-Fi, and bedding worthy of a luxury hotel, you'll have everything you need, even in the middle of the woods.
