DESTINATIONS the slopes, cross-country
skiing, snowmobile tours and the wonderful moonlit Snowshoe and Fondue tour (available locally December to March, from £53) are just some examples of the snow-based fun available. An experience that’s often high on people’s bucket lists is dog-sledding – and it doesn’t disappoint. Thundering through the forest along the narrow tracks at the Kanatha-Aki Nature Center is a wild ride from start to finish, whether you’re helping to drive from the back or are closer to the ground as a passenger.
w QUEBEC CITY: HISTORY WITH HEART Situated by the Saint Lawrence river, Quebec City is one of North America’s oldest and most interesting settlements, and its picturesque Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage Site. PAUSE: Get a taste of aboriginal history – in more ways than one – with a visit to the Hôtel Musée Premières Nations in Wendake, in the northwest of Quebec City. A hotel, restaurant and museum all in one, features include an
impressive full-scale traditional wooden longhouse and a museum with exhibits explaining the culture and history of the Wendat people. The complex also contains the
excellent La Traite restaurant, which fuses aboriginal cuisine with French Canadian fare. I had the duck confit with lingonberry chutney – don’t miss it! PLAY: A visit to La Forêt Montmorency, 45 minutes north of Quebec City, is like being transported into another world. The largest teaching and resort forest in the world, it’s open for multiple winter activities including skishoeing – a skiing/ snowshoeing hybrid that involves walking up slopes and sliding down them. The beginning of our trip took us across a frozen lake, the only noise coming from our feet as we slid through the snow – a truly breath-taking experience. For something that’s moving in an entirely different way, try snowtubing at Villages Vacances Valcartier – jump in an inflatable ring and chuck yourself down the slopes for yet another experience you won’t find at home.
Tried & Tested FAIRMONT LE CHATEAU MONTEBELLO
Described as ‘the largest log cabin in the world’, the Fairmont Montebello is unique even in the world of luxury hotels. Stepping inside, the lounge area centres on a 360-degree fireplace, topped by a magnificent high ceiling criss-crossed with sturdy wooden beams. The vibe is rustic, comfortable and elegant, creating a homely mood that is well-executed considering the size of the 211-room hotel. The Montebello boasts a fine-dining restaurant, large pool and a luxurious spa, but more surprising is the full-sized curling rink, which few hotels could claim to offer. Other winter activities include dog-sledding, snow-shoeing,
cross-country skiing, ice fishing and more – as long as you’ve brought your thermals there’s loads to do, and you can’t beat the feeling of coming in from the cold to warm up with a hot drink. Book it: From £142 per night.
fairmont.com/montebello
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