| Field
Trips 2009 |
 Many of our field trips are organized for birdwatchers |
CENTRE TOURISTIQUE ET ÉDUCATIF DES LAURENTIDES, QUEBEC
The Centre Touristique et Éducatif des Laurentides, near Saint-Faustin, is a lovely location, dotted with no fewer than four lakes catering to a wide variety of outdoor activities including boat rentals (canoes, kayaks, rowboats, pedal boats, etc.), swimming, fishing (provincial fishing license required), bird watching, and hiking. Trails range from the wheelchair-accessible Riverain Trail to the mountainous and difficult L`aventurier Trail. The Piste d`Hebertisme, an obstacle course, offers an opportunity for anyone interested in testing their physical fitness. All trails pass through beautiful scenery and diverse habitat. Birdwatchers will enjoy seeking out some of the many species that breed in the park. Wildflowers should be well represented at this time.Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, by chartered bus. Arrive at the park around 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Bring your own lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Drinks and snacks are offered at the snack bar but not meals.
Return: Leave park at 4:30 p.m. and return to Montreal, arriving around 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 members, $55 non-members. This includes round trip transportation, park entrance, and all taxes and gratuities. No refunds will be given. Paid reservations are transferable. It is the participant’s responsibility to find a replacement. All meals are the responsibility of the individual.
Deadline: Tuesday, July 7
Important!
The form you need for the Centre Touristique 2009 trip is this one.
Print it out and return it without delay.
Note: Trips are subject to change. Please check again, as the date approaches.
- Date: Sunday, August 16
- Papanack Park-Zoo, Ottawa
This wonderful zoo will provide a full day of observation of animals in natural enclosures.
- Date: Sunday, September 20
- Blair Orchard and Ile Saint-Bernard, Quebec
Go apple picking in the morning, even bake a pie, then hike in the afternoon in Chateauguay.
- Date: Saturday, Sunday, (October 3, 4)
- Montmagny, Quebec
Be amazed by the Snow Goose capital of the world. This weekend will just fly by as we have such activities as boat tours and historical visits.
- Date: Sunday, November 8
- UQAM Nature Centre, Quebec
Top the season off with some hikes on well-maintained trails.
Explore: It’s in Your Nature! Go wild with us!
Great Blue Heron
(Gary Jones Photo)
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