*** Activity exclusively reserved for Université Laval students***

In Québec, winter is synonymous with outdoor activities each more unique than the other. One of the classic is outdoor skating. This February, come and enjoy this traditional winter sport at the Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, where it is possible to skate on almost 3km of trails throughout the woods. This place is often listed as one of the 10 best places to skate in the province of Québec. An unforgettable experience!

Whether you are already a pro skater or just beginning to discover this sport, it’s possible to join us. During the activity, our volunteers will be there to help you improve your technique and help you out in case of need. Beware; this activity is not a class, so it is not aimed for complete beginners.

During this activity we propose around two hours of free skating. A heated chalet is at your disposal on the site to rest or eat.

For more information:  Parc Héron (french only)

Skates

If possible, we recommend you to bring your own skates. 

It is possible to rent a pair of skates directly on the site for $5.

Please note that although there are plenty of skates available for rental on the site, quantities remain limited and we cannot guarantee that skates for your shoe size will be available.

It is also possible to rent skates at the PEPS for $11 for 24 hours and bring them to the site (a $100 deposit is also required). See:  PEPS (french only).

If you plan to rent skates at PEPS, allow a minimum of 45 minutes for paperwork and size selection. 

When: Friday February 16, 2024. Departure at 10 a.m. between the Ernest-Lemieux and Alphonse-Desjardins pavilions. Departure from the site at 1:00 p.m. and return to the campus before 1:45 p.m.

Cost: $25, including transportation and site entry.

Meals: Limited food service on site. We advise you to bring a cold meal if necessary.

Attire: Dress warmly; winter can be very cold. Mittens, hat, scarf, coat, winter pants, warm socks and winter boots are essential. Choose breathable clothing and several layers to adapt to the effort.

Registration: Buy your tickets online (credit card only) before February 13 at 11:45 p.m. Limited places: first come, first served!

Non-refundable ticket: If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your ticket to another person.

Weather: Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier

Bad weather: In the event that the site is closed due to very bad weather conditions, you will be notified of the cancellation or postponement of the activity by email and will be reimbursed if applicable.

To learn more about activities organized by the Bureau de la vie étudiante: https://www.bve.ulaval.ca/en/international-students/discover-quebec-activity-program/ 

Bureau de la vie étudiante

information@bve.ulaval.ca

418 656-2765 

Collection of personal information

 L’UniversitéLaval collects your information to validate your presence at the activity.

All required information is mandatory, unless otherwise indicated.

To access or correct your information, contact the person responsible for the protection of personal information (only in French).

To learn more about protecting your personal information, see the privacy policy.