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Enjoy 72 hours of pure family fun in the Outaouais! Start your adventure at Parc Omega, where your children will marvel at wild animals in their natural habitat. Continue with an active day at Parc des Montagnes Noires de Ripon, ideal for winter activities and enjoying snow-covered panoramas. Then take a gourmet break at Bistro Montebello before settling in for the night at the cozy Fairmont Le Château Montebello. The next day, immerse yourself in the magic of the Snowflake Kingdom - Winterlude, then end your getaway with a fun interactive visit to the Canadian Children's Museum, where imagination comes to life for the whole family.
Since 1991, Omega Park in Montebello has offered a unique experience in Quebec! Drive your vehicle along more than 12 kilometers of trails and discover a variety of animal species living in habitats that closely resemble their natural environments. You can even feed carrots to the deer that approach your car. Extend your visit by staying in one of our unique accommodations and spending the night near wolves, deer, or bears. Take a guided tour to learn more about the animals and the park's history.
The Parc des Montagnes Noires de Ripon has 17 trails (total length 25 km) for hiking, mountain biking, fat biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and board sports. Explore an 800-acre forest combining the woodland environment of the Petite Nation and the agricultural landscape. From the top of the 12-metre observation tower at the lookout on Mont Grand-Pic, 426 metres above sea level, you can admire the Petite-Nation valley. You can rent outdoor equipment (cross-country skiing, snowshoe, slide tube, Hok Skiing, Sledging. It is also possible to spend the night there either camping or in a shelter, both in summer and winter.
Located in Montebello, in the Petite-Nation region, Bistro Montebello is a pub-style restaurant that celebrates the flavors of Quebec's terroir. Sit back and enjoy generous burgers, reinvented poutines and seasonal dishes featuring fresh local produce in a 200-year-old building. Renowned throughout the region for their famous wood-fired pizzas, the establishment is a gourmet stop not to be missed. Take a seat at a table or at the bar and enjoy comfort food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Conveniently located halfway between Montreal and Ottawa, the world's largest log cabin truly represents what you would expect of a "true Canadian experience." This architectural marvel has 210 guestrooms and two restaurants with exquisite menus featuring regional products. Combining rustic charm and luxurious comfort, Fairmont Le Château Montebello stands out for its many activities available on site. In any season, discover magnificent landscapes by practicing more than 40 activities as well as by taking advantage of the treatments offered at the spa.
Discover winter with your family in the huge playground of Snowflake Kingdom. Slide down the snow slides or race your friends to the bottom in the sliding corridors. See beautiful snow sculptures during the day and experience the magic of the site at night as the sculptures are illuminated. Eat a beaver tail with friends, warm up with hot chocolate and take pictures with the Ice Hog family. Take part in a variety of outdoor activities during this winter classic.
Housed in a scenic riverfront building designed by Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, the Museum is one of Canada’s most popular and introduces visitors to 15,000 years of social and human history — including compelling personal stories; Indigenous cultures, histories and achievements; and thought-provoking international exhibitions. Book your timed admission tickets online!