Spring is finally upon us, and with it comes the irresistible urge to get away for a weekend to enjoy nature, and spot the first flowers of the season – we’ve got a guide here!
We’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful springtime walks you can take with your nose to the wind…
1-Dorwin Falls Park – Rawdon, QC
For those who want to disappear into the forest…
Just an hour’s drive from Montreal, Dorwin Falls Park offers a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Surrounded by thick forest, the waterfalls offer an enchanting backdrop, especially during the snowmelt. There’s no swimming, but the park’s lookouts offer spectacular views for a day of relaxation and contemplation.
2 Morrison’s Quarry Natural Swimming Pool – Chelsea, QC
For those who couldn’t make it down south over spring break…
Two and a half hours from Montreal, near Ottawa, lies a true natural treasure: the Morrison’s Quarry natural pool.
The turquoise water is reminiscent of the crystal-clear waters of distant islands… It’s (almost) tropical!
3 Luskville Falls – Pontiac, QC
For those who want to dip their feet in the purest water in the region…
Less than a three-hour drive from Montreal, you’ll find the majestic Luskville Falls, located in the magnificent Gatineau Park.
Accessible after a picturesque hike, this waterfall reaches its splendor in spring when the melting snow feeds its flow.
With its vivid colors and enchanting surroundings, this waterfall is a real gem to discover.
4 Lake Willoughby – Westmore, Vermont
For those who have already booked their place at the marina for the summer…
Just two hours from Montreal, Lake Willoughby, nestled in the spectacular Vermont countryside, transports you to a world of breathtaking beauty.
Surrounded by towering cliffs and majestic mountains, the lake’s crystal-clear waters are perfect for a day of kayaking, or simply basking on its peaceful shores in the first warm rays of the year…
5 Pink Lake – Gatineau, QC
For those who want to get away for the week…
Also located in Gatineau Park, Pink Lake seduces with its unreal turquoise color, reminiscent of Western Canada…
(It’s not pink, it’s turquoise…)
For a bit of fresh air, a first contact with the lake water, and to wait for May, when we can really say it’s spring…
Have a nice walk!