Lessons and Introductions

Learn a new summer or winter sport or brush up on your skills with our lessons and introductions. We offer kayak introduction in the summer, and cross-country ski lessons for children and adults in the winter!
Learn a new summer or winter sport with us.
More than 500 participants,
adults and children, participated in ski or kayak lessions in 2023.

Learn a new sport with our lessons and introductions!

There is nothing better than practicing a sport outdoors to stretch your legs and get some fresh air! Take advantage of our lessons and introductions in the summer and winter to discover a new sport or to perfect your technique!

In the summer, learn to kayak and explore the waterways along the Island of Montréal! Our introductory courses are offered at four sites in Montréal, three of which are on the Back River.

In the winter, take a Ski de fond Québec-certified cross-country ski lesson and have fun gliding through snowy parks! We offer courses for adults and children in four of Montréal's nature parks and in one Saint-Amable park.

We offer lessons to kids and adults alike.

In the winter, take a Ski de fond Québec-certified lesson.

In the summer, take an introduction to kayaking and explore the Montréal waterways.

Enjoy our introductions, all year round.

There are many benefits to being active outdoors!

We all know physical activity helps reduce our stress levels, stay in shape and sleep better. Moreover, when it's outside and in nature, it's even more beneficial! Contact with nature not only reduces our stress levels, but also allows us to recharge our batteries and provides a bit of an escape from ruminating thoughts.

It's also a good way to get vitamin D, an important vitamin that is harder to obtain in winter. The biggest benefit? It’s fun!  

Our Seasonal Lessons and Introductions

Discover of rediscover cross-country skiing as a family in Saint-Amable!

Family Cross-Country Ski Lessons in Saint-Amable

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Try cross-country skiing in Saint-Amable!

Cross-Country Ski Lessons for Adults in Saint-Amable

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This unique program will allow your child to progress in cross-country skiing while enjoying special moments in nature!

Cross-Country Ski Lessons for Kids (BEGINNERS)

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Discover of rediscover cross-country skiing as a family!

Family Cross-Country Ski Lessons

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Fine-tune your cross-country ski skills with a lesson à la carte!

Cross-Country Ski Lessons for Adults

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Experience fishing off the dock!

Introduction to Fishing

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Learn how to handle a paddle alone or in a group and learn the basic techniques to be autonomous in a kayak.

Introduction to Kayaking

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Ils ont aimé et ils le disent

Participant.e à l’initiation au kayak
2021

« Comme nous n'étions que deux, c'était un cours privé!!! Quel luxe! Mon fils et moi avons appris assez durant cette session afin de pouvoir aller louer un kayak. Merci à Mathilde! »

Participant(e) à l’initiation au kayak
été 2021

« J'ai hâte de pratiquer ce que j'ai appris bientôt! »

Participant.e à l'initiation au kayak
2021

« Bel accueil, matériel en parfait état! »

Participant.e aux cours de ski de fond
2022

« La professeure du cours de ski de fond Gestion des dénivelés est excellente. Elle donne des explications claires et nous fait graduellement expérimenter avec différents exercices. A+ »

Participant.e aux cours de ski de fond
2022

« Excellente activité. La monitrice ou guide : meilleure possible!!!! Très claire avec les consignes  et avec les techniques. Très attentive aux besoins du groupe. EXCELLENT! »

Participant.e aux cours de ski de fond
2022

« Nous sommes très satisfaits. Professeur très sympathique et compétent qui s'est adapté au niveau de chaque personne. Il a également su adapter son cours aux conditions de météo et d'enneigement. »

Vous avez participé à un de nos cours et initiations? Répondez à notre sondage car nous voulons connaître votre opinion.

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Guide pour les parents du Bois

Vous avez inscrit votre enfant au camp du parc-nature du Bois-de-Liesse?

Téléchargez notre guide pour les parents.
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Guide pour les parents de la Pointe-aux-Prairies

Vous avez inscrit votre enfant au camp du parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies?

Téléchargez notre guide pour les parents.
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Learn From Our Videos

Cross-Country Skiing Basics

Cross Country Skiing 101
Basic Techniques

See all our videos about winter outdoor activities

More Than Lessons!

You don't need lessons, but you do need outdoor equipment? Explore our rentals.


Do you want to learn more about the flora and fauna that surrounds you when you practice an outdoor sport? Explore our guided outdoor activities! Depending on the season, you can take part in guided walks or snowshoe outings, as well as guided kayak excursions with our nature educators to learn more about the biodiversity of the surrounding ecosystems!

These educational tools are only available in French at the moment.
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