Thing to do near the Aerobic Corridor Park

A visit to the Aerobic Corridor Park is a journey through a safe natural environment that remains close to a variety of services. Journeys in the park can be planned to your requirements for each of its sectors. This multi-use route passes through several typical Laurentian villages and offers various activities in the open air.

Here are a few suggestions of activities and things to see along the route.

Morin-Heights
Km 0 of the Aerobic Corridor Park leads directly to the heart of the municipality of Morin-Heights. The community and economic vitality of this picturesque village depend mainly on cultural activities and the great outdoors. In addition to the general store located 100 metres from the Aerobic Corridor, there is a great variety of restaurants, coffee shops and many spas in the area. Several lodging establishments and campgrounds are located within a radius of one kilometre. Recognized as the capital of cross-country skiing, Morin-Heights is an ideal starting point for winter activities and is also easily accessible in the summer. Treetop adventures are also available.

From the Aerobic Corridor you can also get to the centre of Saint-Sauveur via the Vélocité bike trail. This 12 km road trip takes you right to the P’tit Train du Nord linear park at the Piedmont train station.

Access:

Aerobic Corridor Entry Pavilion (administered by the municipality of Morin-Heights)
50, chemin du Lac-Écho, Morin-Heights, QC, J0R 1H0 | 450 226-1220
Services: Parking, health services and drinking water
Opening hours: Daily, 8:30am to 4:30pm

 

Montfort (Wentworth-Nord)
Nestled alongside Lac Saint-François-Xavier, this small community owes its name to the Montfort Fathers who established an agricultural orphanage shortly after 1880. You can plan for a full day of outdoor activities at the Pavillon Montfort. “La Montfortaine” and “Les Orphelins” networks add up to nearly 25 km of hiking and mountain biking trails in the forest. Two nature interpretation routes are also proposed. Directly accessible from the Pavillon Montfort, Lac Saint-François-Xavier is ideal for the practice of non-motorized nautical activities. Boats and paddle boards can be rented on the spot. During winter, these networks offer a variety of opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter cycling (fatbike). Equipment can be rented at the pavilion. Several accommodation options are available. Keep in mind that there is no restaurant or grocery store in Montfort.

Access:

Pavillon Montfort
160 rue Principale, Wentworth-Nord, QC, J0T 1Y0 | 450 226-2428
Services: Parking, health services, drinking water, coffee and equipment rental
Opening hours: Daily,  8am to 5pm

Laurel Parking
Next to 1699 route Principale, Wentworth-Nord, QC, J0T1Y0
Services: Parking

Lac des Seize-Îles
A must stop for visitors, the village of Lac-des-Seize-Îles provides a privileged contact with the majestic 8km-long lake. Vacationers have been coming here for almost 135 years and the lakefront cottages have an undeniable charm.
For a pleasant on-the-water experience, climb aboard the pontoon boat that can accommodate 12 passengers with their bikes and go to the southern tip of the lake where a choice of original accommodations, such as the bubble house (Casa Bubble), is available in the summer.

Access:

Lac-des-Seize-Îles City Hall
47 rue de l’Église, Lac-des-Seize-Îles, QC, J0T 2M0 | 450 226-3117
Opening hours of health services: Daily, 6am to 10pm

 

Even more ideas for activities and accommodations in this sector:
lespaysdenhaut.com
pleinairpdh.com
laculture.ca
For a more customized stay, contact Tourism Laurentians

 

Montcalm
At Montcalm, located in the vicinity of the Aerobic Corridor Park, you can explore a network of three municipal nature interpretation trails totalling over 8.4km.  Here, you will also find the Mont-Larose climbing wall for a more challenging workout. For workshops and educational visits in the forest, you can make a reservation and book a visit to TerraVie, 288 acres of magnificent preserved forest.

Access:

Montcalm Parking (on rue Principale, at the rear of the park)

Arundel
This picturesque English-style village is characterized by its many heritage buildings. You can learn more about the heritage of this sector via a mobile application on smartphone. Many visitors enjoy canoeing or kayaking on the Beaven River, which leads to Beaven Lake via the boat launch, located behind city hall. You can also rent a boat or a bike at Canoe Kayak Arundel. If you’re into fishing or if you’re looking for a campground, check out the Étang de Pêche Pyane.

  • Rental of canoes, kayaks and bikes in Arundel: Learn more
  • Visit to the Dunaway Creek farm: Learn more
  • “Belles-Histoires” tourist route: Learn more
  • Mobile application “Discovering the West, in the heart of the Laurentians”: Learn more
  • “Étang de pêche Pyane” campground: Learn more

Access:

Arundel Park (at the intersection of Route 327 and Route de la Rouge, in front of City Hall)
2 rue du Village, Arundel, QC, J0T 1A0

 

Huberdeau
The Huberdeau hub is located along the magnificent Rouge River. Here, you can pause for a moment of relaxation near the Guylaine and Frédérick Back park, named as a tribute to this artist sensitive to environmental causes who lived in Huberdeau. During your passage, a visit to the Huberdeau Calvary dating back to 1892 is a must. Not only for the magnificent view but also to catch the 27 impressive characters in bronzed cast iron erected on the way of the Cross. In addition, this municipality is crossed by a tourist road, where it is possible to download a mobile application on a smartphone to learn more about the heritage of this sector. You can also drive your car to the public access at Lac à la Loutre for a canoe or kayak ride.

  • Huberdeau Cavalry: Learn more
  • “Belles-Histoires” tourist route: Learn more
  • Mobile application “Discovering the West, in the heart of the Laurentians”: Learn more
  • Boat launch at  “Lac à la Loutre”: Learn more

Access:

Hubereau Parking (in front of Frédérick-Back park or at City Hall)
101 rue du Pont, Hobereau, QC, J0T 1G0

Amherst 
The access pole via the municipality of Amherst is the start (or the end) of the Aerobic Corridor Park. The Amherst hub offers a host of activities, such as hiking, canoeing or kayaking, with a number of public accesses to the many lakes in the municipality. In addition, Amherst is crossed by a tourist road, where you can download a mobile application on a smartphone to learn more about the heritage of this sector.

  • “Sentier des villages” and “ Sentier de la tour à feu” hiking trails: Learn more
  • Access to lakes and rivers: Learn more
  • Mobile application “Discovering the West, in the heart of the Laurentians”:  Learn more
  • “Belles-Histoires” tourist route: Learn more

Access:

Amherst Parking (in front of the recreation building)
278 rue McLaughlin, Amherst, QC, J0T 2L0

 

Even more activities and accommodations in this sector:
decouvrirlaurentides.com
pleinairlaurentides.com
To plan a more customized stay, contact Tourism Laurentians

Summer Activities

Make summer unforgettable by travelling the Aerobic Corridor and discovering its multitude of activities.

Winter Activities

Enjoy a breath of fresh air, plenty of snow and all kinds of winter fun along the Corridor!

Nearby Activities

This multi-use route passes through several typical Laurentian villages and offers various nearby activities in the open air.

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