Winter outdoor festival -À la rencontre de l’hiver

Samedi 21 février | Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation

Come celebrate winter with us as part of the event À la rencontre de l’hiver, presented by the City of Montréal through the Accès Nature initiative!

The Intercultural Outdoor Program (Plein air interculturel) will be leading two guided intercultural hikes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, in the heart of Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation. This is a unique opportunity to get active, meet new people, and discover the joys of winter in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 ✅


🥾 Morning Hike

  • Meeting time: 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (1.5-hour hike)
  • Bus departure: 9:30 a.m. sharp

To register:
Randonnée interculturelle (MATIN) et festival hivernal avec Accès Nature! | Registration | Association récréative Milton-Parc Store


🥾 Afternoon Hike

  • Meeting time: 12:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1.5-hour hike)
  • Bus departure: 12:30 p.m. sharp

To register:
Randonnée interculturelle (APRÈS-MIDI) et festival hivernal avec Accès Nature! | Registration | Association récréative Milton-Parc Store


📍 Meeting Point (for both hikes)

Henri-Bourassa Terminus – Bus stop 69 East
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DbRsjijP2fc4X51m9
Station map: https://www.stm.info/sites/default/files/henri-bourassapqsw.pdf


⚠️ Registration is mandatory for the guided hikes

💰 Fee: $5 per person*
*The activity is free. The $5 deposit will be refunded if you attend on the day of the activity.
🚍 Bus fare not included.

📩 Contact: mzia.leepottie@miltonpark.org

❄️ Program Highlights (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

  • Guided intercultural hikes (morning and afternoon)
  • Free loan of winter equipment
  • Introductory activities in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter sports
  • Activity booths, games, and prizes to be won

👉 After the hike, feel free to enjoy the site and the activities offered throughout the day.

🔗 More information about the event:
https://montreal.ca/evenements/la-rencontre-de-lhiver-un-evenement-acces-nature


📍 Location

Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dczPKtUTuh4PTZmM9


This activity is part of the Passport for Intercultural Connection through Recreation project by the Association récréative Milton-Parc, carried out as part of the agreement between the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) and the City of Montréal (2024–2026), and partially funded by the Government of Canada.