Quebec\u2019s spring break is the perfect occasion to spend some quality time with your family and take a breath of fresh air. Do you know where the concept comes from?<\/p>\n
According to Radio-Canada<\/a>, it\u2019s in the 1960\u2019s that Fernand Paradis, an education student, began to investigate the subject. He in fact noticed, throughout the years, a high absenteeism rate at the end of February and beginning of March. A couple of years later during an internship in France, he discovered that they had a vacation that we didn\u2019t: a spring vacation. This time off would benefit the teachers and the students by giving them a break from school and recharge their energy to end the school year strong. When he was promoted the director of the Quebec Catholic school board, he implemented the concept here: the spring break. Soon after, all schools across the province were having one.<\/p>\n Even if our winters often seem endless, we can still enjoy snowstorms and take great pleasure in winter days. A week off from school is the perfect opportunity to make the most of it. Here are 4 local activities for you to enjoy with your kids.<\/p>\n What better way to enjoy winter than to snowshoe hike on a trail in the forest, or to let yourself drift on your skates in an enchanting decor. Little ones and grown-ups will each find pleasure in this activity. In fact, the Saint-Bernard Regional Park<\/a>, on the south shore of Montreal, offers many trails where you can recharge your batteries and enjoy the great outdoors. A little extra: snow tubing is also available.\u00a0<\/p>\n Visiting an animal park in the winter is a totally different experience than in the summer. Because they love the snow and cold weathers, animals are often more active during this time of the year. Either you visit by foot, in snowshoe, or in your car, keep your eyes wide open and enjoy the moment, you might be pleasantly surprised. You can enjoy the experience at Parc Omega<\/a> in the Outaouais area, where you can connect with the animals in their natural habitat. You can even treat yourself to a traditional sugar-shack meal directly on the site.<\/p>\n Are you more the type of person who enjoys discovering new products and the way they are produced? If so, visiting a local farm business might be your type of activity! Winter being a big off-peak period for these farmers, many of them are open to the public to generate traffic.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great opportunity to learn more about this line of work, as well as the agricultural world and environment that surrounds us.<\/p>\nTake a stroll in the forest<\/span><\/h3>\n
Visit an animal park<\/span><\/h3>\n
\u00a0Encourage a local farm business<\/span><\/h3>\n
Experience the thrill<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n