Vacations

10 affordable family outings

June 20, 2012

The team at Motherforlife.com has made a list of 10 places for you and your family to visit in Quebec that are fun and affordable! Get your pen and get ready to note your favorites!

The woods of Belle-Rivière

Located in the beautiful Mirabel area, the Belle-Rivière woods offer 10 miles of hiking trails, an ornamental garden with a labyrinth, an alpine garden and water gardens. Bird watchers can observe more than 130 species of birds. Fitness trail, a lake for swimming and play areas for children. Educational activities are also offered, pond fishing, mountain biking trail, seasonal events and a picnic area. Horseback riding, sleigh rides and pony rides are also offered.
9009 Route Arthur-Sauvé (Route 148) in Mirabel, 450 258 4924

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