The invigorating freshness, the smell of fallen leaves, the masterful colours… Fall stimulates all the senses! The best way to enjoy it is to participate in outdoor activities. Discover our suggestions for nature getaways in the Laurentians or at your residence to fully experience the fall season.
Visit the parks of the region
It is fascinating to see the landscape of the parks evolve with the seasons. Take advantage of fall to rediscover the hiking trails of these different jewels of nature, accessible for free or at a low cost, and observe wildlife that is usually more discreet in summer. Nearby parks include:
· Parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord, Saint-Jérôme
· Nature reserve Alfred-Kelly, Prévost
· Doncaster River Park, Sainte-Adèle
· Val-David–Val-Morin Regional Park
Consult the Tourisme Laurentides map to discover other parks and wildlife reserves.
Rather want a short walk near you? All our residences are located near a green space. For example, the Manoir de la Vallée has a charming trail with benches to rest, and the Manoir Quatre Saisons is builtin front of the magnificent Lac des Sables.
Take a bike ride
The temperature of autumn is perfect for doing cardiovascular activities such as cycling. The P'tit Train du Nord linear park is the preferred route to cross the Laurentians, as well as the Parc du Corridor aérobique, which extends over 58 km from Morin-Heights to Amherst. To prolong the fun, consider renting or buying an electric bike, which facilitates steep climbs.
Outside picnic
Summer is the time for gatherings with friends or family. Barbecues, friendly tournaments, vigils around the fire. Mornings and evenings can be cooler in the fall, lunch is a great time to have a meal outside. Not to mention that at this time of year, there are no more flies and mosquitoes to attack our precious food! Visit one of the parks mentioned above or sit in one of the garden pavilions of our residences to picnic with your loved ones at home.
Admire the colors from the top of a mountain
From late September to early October, the popular Laurentian ski mountains are just as popular for the views they offer of the orange-red forests. It is possible to reach the summit of some of them by car (Mont-Gabriel) or by ski lift (Sommet Saint-Sauveur, Mont Avalanche, Mont Tremblant).
However, you do not always have to move to admire the colors! Our residences in Saint-Sauveur have views of the cliff and mountains that you can enjoy in comfort.
Taste the fruits of the terroir
Fall is also harvest season. You will have to venture into the Lower Laurentians to pick seasonal fruits, including apples, plums and pumpkins. Don’t miss the Squash Interpretation Centre in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, where you will find pumpkins and pumpkins of all kinds for your seasonal dishes and decorations.To get out of the ordinary, why not try picking your own in the forest? The company Gourmet Sauvage, in Mont-Blanc (formerly Saint-Faustin), invites you to follow workshops to learn how to pick and prepare medicinal herbs, plants or wild mushrooms. You can also try picking yourself with the book Forêt: Identifier, cueillir, cuisiner written by the founders of the company.
Camping in a furnished cabin
There are still beautiful days in autumn to enjoy camping! Ready-to-camp pitches, a kind of rustic cabin, are ideal for the season, as they have extra heating. Mont-Tremblant National Park offers 49 traditional ready-to-camp sites and 31 Étoile chalets, a little more upscale. They are open until mid-October.
Every season has its advantages
The Laurentians come alive all summer with a varied program of festivals, shows and gatherings! Discover our suggestions for cultural outings or shopping in our article What to do in the Laurentians this summer? In short, summer is a time to play and… to rest. We wish you to make the most of benefits. After you have experienced the joys of summer, nothing prevents you from continuing the pleasure by engaging in fall outdoor activities. They allow you to continue to fill up with vitamin D before the arrival of winter and help keep morale despite the decrease in brightness. Put on a jacket, lace up your hiking boots and go on an adventure!