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Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trip to Val David, Quebec- Feb. 16-21, 2020

Trip Leader: Bonnie Quinn

Come and enjoy some superb skiing, snowshoeing, excellent cuisine and wonderful French culture when we return once again to Val David, Quebec. Val David is situated in the Laurentians north of Montreal and there are over a dozen beautiful ski and snowshoe areas within easy reach of Val David.

The Hotel: We plan to depart the Mainway Arena parking lot, 4015 Mainway, Burlington on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 to journey to our destination: Auberge du Vieux Foyer in Val David (www.aubergeduvieuxfoyer.com). The resort will offer us 5 nights accommodation, 5 hot breakfasts, 5 dinners and 1 lunch as part of the included package. The hotel offers us free access to the cross-country trails (ski in/ski out at Parc Dufresne) situated right outside the hotel door. The Far Hills Chalet is situated a 5 minute bus ride from the hotel. The hotel rooms come equipped with hair dryers, but neither fridges nor coffee makers. The hotel offers close access to sleigh rides, skating rink, outdoor sauna and spa, and access to the hotel indoor games room with pool and ping pong tables. You can purchase a box lunch at the hotel or take advantage of the chalet lunches offered at some of the ski resorts. You will have a chance to purchase lunch daily at a local grocery store.

The Skiing: Right from our lodge we have direct access to 130 km of cross country skiing in Far Hills and Parc Dufresne. We also plan to ski at the Centre De Plein Air Camping in Sainte Agathe-Des-Monts where we can enjoy our lunch at a lovely Refuge du Jardin and where we can visit the small beautiful town of Ste. Agathe. On two days our bus will take us to Mt. Tremblant to ski in Parc Tremblant, the national park where the trails are surrounded by mountains. On one day the bus will take us to Le Domain de St. Bernard, formerly known as the monks’ property but now modernized into an extensive system of beautiful trails. On another day we will visit the new Discovery Centre to enjoy some beautiful forested skiing and snowshoeing. All areas offer trails of varying degrees of length and difficulty. They all offer exceptional snowshoe trails- clearly marked, substantial distances and scenic

Important Facts: The package includes all transportation by luxury coach, accommodation for five nights, five breakfasts, five dinners plus the last dinner on day of departure, use of resort facilities, cross country skiing or snowshoeing trail fees for five days, all taxes and gratuities. Exclusions: five lunches, any alcoholic beverages.

Price per person is $1010 double occupancy or $1222 single occupancy.  

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel and expect a full refund minus a $25 processing fee per application up until January 16.After that date, you will be responsible for any costs that the Club incurs on your behalf. This could include costs for transportation, accommodation, meals, leader subsidy, driver tip, etc. In addition, you will be responsible if you cancel out of a double for the cost difference to a single. If required, I will find a room mate for any single wishing to share a room.

Further questions or concerns?- email Bonnie at info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca