Allow yourself time to recharge your batteries and fully immerse yourself through each nature experience. Take a cross-country or snowshoe outing on the Sentiers les Renards Blancs, then warm up by the refuge’s fireplace. Learn to winter paddleboarding with Échappée Bleue, or come discover the wilderness with a few days’ guided excursion with Aventure Hélianthe.  For a in-depth pampering, the Centre de vie offers retreats and a range of wellness services to pamper yourself. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation at Nordik Spa-Nature and discover the benefits of Aufguss rituals. At the Huma Spa, enjoy a breathtaking view while relaxing on the rooftop. Each activity invites you to slow down, breathe and fully appreciate the present moment. 

Slow travel also involves the pleasure of a culinary delight, where every bite tells a story, and every meal becomes an experience. Start your gourmet adventure at Nymark, where local flavors are expressed through reinvented ancestral recipes. Let yourself be seduced by the terroir cuisine of L’Huile d’Olive, where every dish showcases Val-Gatineau’s produces.  L’Orée du Bois offers a menu mixing both Quebec produces and French classics. La Muse at Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa is an invitation to take the time to savour every bite while enjoying the breathtaking view. 

Choose more intimate accommodations where time seems to stretch. The idea is to find a place that allows you to completely unwind, live to the pace of the landscapes for an extended stay.  Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation at Møksä Spa and enjoy the spa facilities right in your cottage. For a unique getaway, let yourself be charmed by the unusual accommodations of Borefüge, Dômes Outaouais or HillHaus Dômes Pontiac, perfect for stargazing.  The A shape cottages also offer a beautiful environment in which to unwind. Terre & Neige offers packed lunch baskets featuring the authentic flavours of produce from nearby farms. Located near the Nakkertok Nordique cross-country ski center, Havens at the Hills ensures the perfect escape into nature. After wandering through the snow-covered forest, enjoy a fondue, meditate by the fireplace and read a book slowly. In short, simply relax … out of the grid! 

The slow travel movement can also invite itself into the comfort of your home by opting for unique products that encourage local artisans.  With SLOW. Intérieur responsable, furnish your space with sustainable, eco-responsible pieces designed to promote calm and harmony. Add a touch of authentic craftmanship to your home with decorative objects from Muraï Ceramique. You can even learn the art of ceramics at our workshops.  Be more conscientious when shopping, opt for clothing from Habitude Design and select products made eco-responsibly, such as essential oils from Lavandine et Cie or donkey milk soaps from Flâneuse. Find long-lasting quality products that you will truly enjoy. 

Whether in nature, at the spa, over a gourmet meal or at home, every moment becomes an authentic experience. Take the time to live fully, here and now.  + Here are some other blogs you might enjoy

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