Did you know that the largest cave in the Canadian shield is located near Ottawa? AND that it is open during winter?
Abraska Laflèche Park
Then, plan a day trip to Val-des-Monts in Quebec.
During the winter season, Abraska Laflèche Park offers an avalanche of thrills including ziplining, hiking, cave tours, snowshoeing that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The largest cave in the Canadian shield is located here. The temperature in the cave is constant at 4 degrees Celsius. Inside this massive cave, you will come across many beautiful rock formations including ice stalagmites and stalactites. These ice stalagmites and stalactites form only during winter due to the cold air that flows into the cave.
An expert will be guiding you through the cave and will share facts and stories about 20,000 years of its history. During discovery tour will take an hour and helmets will be provided to you. You will also see bats in the cave.
Abraska Laflèche Park
If you like to try something daring, you will love the zip line across the lake. The entire zip line is a 850 feet long descent. You will get to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the beautiful park covered by a thick blanket of snow. All the gear required for zip lining will be provided to you.
Enjoy a wonderful hike through the forest or go on a nature rally in snowshoes while solving riddles. This is a 1 hour long activity and snowshoes will be provided to you.
What better way to end a winter adventure than to sit by the fire with a cup of delicious hot chocolate.
Snowman Adventure
Abraska Laflèche Park
What: Discover the Lafleche Cave, fly across the lake on a giant zip line and hike through the forest ! And at the end of your activities enjoy a hot cup of chocolate with family and friends!
When: Winter Season
Available at 10am and 12pm (French) / 10:30am and 12:30pm (English)
The Snowman adventure takes about 3 hours to complete.
How Much: The entire package costs $51 for adults (14 years and above) and $42 for children.
Cave Tours Only: $21 to $28
Address
Abraska Laflèche Park, 255 Route Principale Val-des-Monts, Quebec
~ 30 minutes from Ottawa