ACTIVITIES
WINTER
Snowshoe trail
Snowshoe trail
The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
Refer to the “Plan your visit” section for:
- The trail map
- Daily and seasonal rates
- Ski equipment rental
- Facility opening hours (site, reception chalet, locker rooms, etc.)
- The rules
Refer to the “Trails/Ice/Pool conditions” section for:
- The trail conditions
- The open / closed status
- Last grooming operation
- Recommended wax
Cross-country ski trails
Cross-country ski trails
Trails are open from sunset to sundown.
Refer to to the “Plan your visit” section for:
- The trail map
- Daily and seasonal rates
- Ski equipment rental
- Facility opening hours (site, reception chalet, locker rooms, etc.)
- The rules
Refer to the “Trails/Ice/Pool conditions” section for:
- The trail conditions
- The open / closed status
- Last grooming operation
- Recommended wax
Snow tubing
Snow tubing
The tube is included in the rate. d’entrée au site.
Refer to to the “Plan your visit” section for:
- Daily and seasonal rates
- Accepted methods of payment
- Facility opening hours (site, reception chalet, locker rooms, etc.)
- The rules
Refer to the “Trails/Ice/Pool conditions” section for:
- The snow conditions
The open / closed status
Cross-country skiing lessons
Not available for 2020-2021.
Ice ring (lighted)
Skating
Skate learning supports are included in the site entrance fee.
Refer to the “Plan your visit” section for:
- Daily and seasonal rates
- Accepted methods of payment
- Facility opening hours (site, reception chalet, locker rooms, etc.)
- The skating rink lighting schedule
- The rules
Refer to the “Trails/Ice/Pool conditions” section for:
- The ice conditions
The open / closed status
SUMMER
Obstacle course and playground module
Obstacle course and playground module
Access is limited because of the summer camp. The general public DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS to buildings, the obstacle course and playground equipment on the day following the St-Jean-Baptiste holiday until mid-August, Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limited access from June 25 to mid-August
During this period, visitors can only park and access the trails.
For the schedule outside the day camp, as well as rules and ongoing daily and seasonal rates, visit the “Plan your visit” section.
Swimming Pool – Aquafitness classes
Schedule and location
Classes take place at parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare (2800 Chemin Lotbinière)
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Aquafitness 8:45 to 9:40 a.m. |
Aquafitness 8:45 to 9:40 a.m |
Aquafitness 8:45 to 9:40 a.m |
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COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, various recommendations were issued by the Lifesaving Society Canada and the Association des responsables aquatiques du Québec.
1. A distance of 2 metres between participants must be respected at all times. As a result, the number of people in the pool will be limited.
2. Prohibition of access to aquatic facilities for swimmers with COVID-19 symptoms
3. Hygiene and distancing measures
• Wearing a mask is strongly recommended if the distance of 2 m cannot be respected. The mask should not be worn in the pool.
• Stay within 2 metres in an outside of the pool
• Avoid touching your face
• Sneeze and cough in your elbow
• Discard your tissues after use
• Use alcohol-based disinfectant and wash your hands frequently.
4. Levels of disinfectants used to treat water in public pools and spas, as prescribed in provincial regulations, are meant to inactivate coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2
5. People 65 years of age and older are not advised to participate in organized activities.
6. Only washrooms will be accessible, it is recommended that the participant arrive wearing their bathing suit under their clothes.
7. It is recommended that the bather bring their identified water bottle; it will not be possible to drink directly from the water fountain.
Costs
| Saint-Lazare and Les Cèdres residents | |
| 7 classes | Adult (18+): $40 Seniors (60+): $30 |
| 14 classes | Adult (18+): $65 Seniors (60+): $50 |
| Non-residents | |
| 7 classes | Adult (18+): $50 Seniors (60+): $40 |
| 14 classes | Adult (18+): $80 Seniors (60+): $65 |
Registration
Saint-Lazare and Les Cèdres residents
On Thursday, March 12th, 2020, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in person, at the community centre. Then in person and online until May 31st.
Saint-Lazare Resident card is required for the registration.
Les Cèdres residents must this online form https://ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/natation-lc to have access to the online registration process.
Non-residents
May register starting in May 1st, 2020:
Non-residents must complete this online form www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/natation-nr to have access to the online registration process.
- At the community centre (1301 Rue du Bois)
- Online www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/enligne
- After the official registration deadline until May 31, 2020
- Places are limited
- A minimum number of participants is required for a class to be given
Outdoor pool – Swimming lessons (Red Cross) / youth
Preschool and junior level swimming lessons
Classes are held Saturday and Sunday at the pool in Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare, located at 2800 Chemin Lotbinière. 8-class session starting July 4, 2020
Final schedule
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8:45-9 a.m. |
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9 to 9:30 a.m. |
Junior 2 |
9 to 9:45 a.m. |
Junior 6 |
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9:30 to 10 a.m. |
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9:45 to 10:30 a.m. |
Junior 5 |
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10 to 10:30 a.m. |
Junior 4 |
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10:30 to 11 a.m. |
Salamander |
10:30 to 11 a.m. |
Sunfish |
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11 to 11:30 a.m. |
Sea otter |
11 to 11:30 a.m. |
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11:30 to noon |
Junior 1 |
11:30 to noon |
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noon to 12:30 p.m. |
Junior 2 |
noon to 12:30 p.m. |
Junior 1 |
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12:30 to 1 p.m. |
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12:30 to 1 p.m. |
Sea otter |
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Classes that are full : Junior 1 Saturday (9h-9h30), Junior 1 Sunday (11h30-midi), Junior 3 Sunday (11h-11h30), Salamander
COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, various recommendations were issued by the Lifesaving Society Canada and the Association des responsables aquatiques du Québec.
* Parents will be required to accompany their children in the swimming pool up to and including the Junior 4 level. *
1. A distance of 2 metres between participants must be respected at all times. As a result, the number of people in the pool will be limited.
2. Prohibition of access to aquatic facilities for swimmers with COVID-19 symptoms
3. Hygiene and distancing measures
• Wearing a mask is strongly recommended if the distance of 2 m cannot be respected. The mask should not be worn in the pool.
• Stay within 2 metres in an outside of the pool
• Avoid touching your face
• Sneeze and cough in your elbow
• Discard your tissues after use
• Use alcohol-based disinfectant and wash your hands frequently.
4. Levels of disinfectants used to treat water in public pools and spas, as prescribed in provincial regulations, are meant to inactivate coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2
5. People 65 years of age and older are not advised to participate in organized activities.
6. Only washrooms will be accessible, it is recommended that the participant arrive wearing their bathing suit under their clothes.
7. It is recommended that the bather bring their identified water bottle; it will not be possible to drink directly from the water fountain.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Preschool level
Since every level of the preschool program centres around age-specific guidelines based on certain characteristics of child development, you must register your child for the level that corresponds to his/her age, when you feel he/she is ready for that particular level.
PRE-REQUISITES:
If this is the first time your child takes Red Cross swimming lessons (and wishes to sign up for the following classes) he/she will be assessed during the placement test held on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to noon:
- Sea Otter
- Salamander
- Sunfish
- All junior levels
Preshool levels (download the prerequisites here) normally offered
In the event of any differences in translations or interpretations, the French version shall prevail.
| Level | Age, parents’ presence required and schedule |
| Starfish | 4-12 months Progression based on age. Babies must be able to hold their head upright. Parent participation required |
| Duck | 12-24 months – (Saturday’s class is FULL) Progression based on age. Parent participation required |
| Sea Turtle | 24-36 months Progression based on age. Parent participation required |
| Sea Otter | 3-5 years (Sunday’s class is full)
Parent participation required |
| Salamander | 3-5 years Have passed Sea Otter OR …
Parent participation required for a portion of the classes |
| Sunfish | 3-6 years Have passed Salamander OR …
Parent participation required for a portion of the classes |
Junior levels normally offered
Since the program is designed according to skills acquired in the previous level, it is essential that children successfully fulfill the requirements (skills and knowledge) of every level.
- Completion of a preschool level class is not required for registration in Junior 1.
PRE-REQUISITES: download here
If this is the first time your child takes Red Cross swimming lessons (and wishes to sign up for any Junior class) he will be assessed during the placement test held on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to noon:
In the event of any differences in translations or interpretations, the French version shall prevail.
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Junior 1 ( 6 y.o. +) |
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| Junior 2 | Successful completion of Sunfish Level OR Junior 1 OR …
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Successful completion of Crocodile Level OR Junior 2 OR …
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Succesful completion of Junior 4
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Successful completion of Junior 5
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| Junior 7-10 | Not offerd |
Rate for Saint-Lazare and Les Cèdres residents
| Preschool and Junior 1 levels | Junior levels 2 to 6 |
| 1st child: $40/ session 2nd child: $35/ session 3rd child: $30/ session |
1st child: $60/ session 2nd child: $55/ session 3rd child: $50/ session |
Rate for non-residents
| Preschool and Junior 1 levels | Junior Levels 2 to 6 |
| $55 / session / child | $70 / session / child |
Registration
Saint-Lazare and Les Cèdres residents
On Thursday, March 12th, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the community centre (1301 Rue du Bois). Then in person and online until May 31st.
Saint-Lazare Resident card required for the registration of Saint-Lazare children.
Les Cèdres residents must complete the online registration form: https://ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/natation-lc
Non-residents
As of May 1st, 2020.
Non-residents must complete the online registration form : www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/natation-nr.
- At the community centre (1301 Rue du Bois)
- Online www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/enligne
- After the official registration deadline until May 31
- Places are limited. A minimum number of participants is required for a class to be given
Information
450-424-8000, ext. 287
Outdoor pool – End of season schedule
The pool is closed. The reopening is scheduled forJune 2021.
Outdoor pool – Drop-in and swimming lane schedule
Pool is closed. The reopening is scheduled for June 2021.
Summer trekking and walking trails
Summer trekking / walking trails
Access is limited because of the summer camp. The general public DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS to buildings, the obstacle course and playground equipment on the day following the St-Jean-Baptiste holiday until mid-August, Monday to Friday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limited access from June 25 to mid-August
During this period, visitors can only park and access the trails.
An accessible portable outdoor toilet will be available alongside the parking lot at the end of June.
For the schedule outside the day camp, as well as rules and ongoing daily and seasonal rates, visit the “Plan your visit” section.
SPRING
FALL
ENIGMA … NATURE … MASTER : 3 rallies to discover this fall
Outdoor enthusiasts? Experienced walkers? Looking for a new place to walk with your family and enjoy the great outdoors? Saint-Lazare invites you to conquer the trails of les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare nature park, while combining the useful with the pleasant, either by taking part in one of 3 rallies composed of enigmas to be elucidated:
| RALLY NAME | Explanation | Questions / Answers |
| Nature – 12 question – Trail R1 (1,1 km) | Rules | Nature Rally |
| Enigma – 25 questions – Trail 1 (1,6 km) | Rules | Enigma Rally |
| Master – 25 questions – Trail R2 (3 km) | Rules | Master Rally |
It’s simple, free and safe! Beware of wrong answers … there are consequences! Nothing to manipulate, a good exercise for the body and mind, while respecting the 2 meters’ distance!
To view some pictures taken by our teams and some rally participants, visit the page dedicated to the nature park Les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare at: www.facebook.com/lesforestiers
To view the trail map, visit : lesforestiers.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/Carte-des-sentiers
FESTIVITIES
Northern Challenge
My choice for an active winter lifestyle!
Sunday, January 26, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Parc nature (2800 Chemin Lotbinière)
Free! Registration required as of January 6, 2020
(Limited number of participants)
Registration: www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/enligne – sports and leisure section
The Town of Saint-Lazare wishes to foster its citizens’ awareness of the importance of a physically active lifestyle—both summer and winter.
Just for the fun of playing outdoors, learning cross country skiing and snowshoeing:
• Activities are not timed and non-competitive.
• Free! Circuit will take about 90 minutes
• Free rental for participants (limited time) or bring your own equipment
• Door prizes and free snacks
A family challenge that combines pleasure, trials and discoveries
Young and old, with or without experience, are invited to discover the pleasures of the nature park, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing while taking up the challenges at our 4 activity stations! Hold on, this is not a race but an activity that allows you to practice (or discover) your talents on cross-country skis and snowshoes, to discover the wonderful site of the park, while taking on challenges and running the chance to win prizes (punching your participation card at each station). Each snowshoe and cross-country ski circuit varies between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the level of agility of the participants. Hot broth and healthy snacks on the menu, as well as tube sliding, obstacle courses and skating for those who will have finished the challenges in record time! All free for those who register for the challenge!
Several departures, limited rental equipment
Several departures are scheduled for this Northern Challenge, the first at 10 a.m., the last at 1 p.m. Allow time to park, retrieve your identification tag, rent any required equipment if required, before starting the challenges. Given the limited number of snowshoes and cross-country skis, the City encourages you to bring your equipment. Please note that any loan of equipment will be for a limited period of time to allow all those who do not have equipment to participate.
Non-residents, not registered
Note that non-residents who wish to access the site without registering for the challenge will be able to do so at the ongoing daily access fee. They will be able to encourage participants and enjoy activities such as tube sliding, skating and hosting.
Registration free but required
Since this is the first edition of the activity and organizers wish to ensure adequate resources for participants, the Town invites those who are interested in taking part to register now, either online at http://ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/definordique or by phone at 450-424-8000, extension 220 prior to 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2020. It’s easy to challenge yourself, and it’s even more enjoyable when you can do it in a fun and festive atmosphere! Join us on Sunday, January 26, 2020!
Snow Fest
Friday, February 7, 2020
SNOWSHOEING UNDER THE STARS, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Courses: 3 km or 4.1 km
- The headlamp must be provided by the participant
- Equipment rental (limited quantity, first registered, first served)
- Starting waves: 7 p.m. and so on. Please be there no later than 7 p.m.
- Free snacks after the activity
- Free site access for residents and non-residents
- Dogs are forbidden
- Registration starts on Friday, January 24th : www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/fetedesneiges
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Evening under the stars, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.: A giant outdoor screen webcasting the hockey game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs
- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: skating, tubing, animation
- 8:30 p.m.: fireworks
- 8:45 p.m.: bonfire
Snacks and soft drinks (hot chocolate, popcorn, etc.) on-site: cash accepted only.
Reminders: No dogs are allowed on the site. Free site access for residents and non-residents.
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Family fun day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free access for residents (citizen card required)
Non-residents: a fee applies for access to the site.
√ Children 0-5 y.o. (free)
√ Children 6-17 y.o. ($8)
√ Senior (60 yrs +) ($8)
√ Family ($25)
√ Adult ($10)
√ Caregivers 14+ (free)
Equipment rental rate: Click here under Rental – equipments
- Hot chocolate and coffee (free)
- Optimist Club Canteen ($) – cash only
- Cercle de Fermières pastries sale ($) – cash only
- Cross-country skis and snowshoes rental fee for residents and non-residents ($)
- Dogs are not allowed on the site.
Activities
- skating
- horse cart rides
- ATV rides
- cross country skiing
- snowshoeing
- tube sliding
- snow soccer (with Saint-Lazare Hudson Soccer Club)
- ice sculpture
- snow man decoration workshop
- Sports initiations (with Club de Biathlon and Club de skid de fond Sud-Ouest)
- Giant games under the igloo
- DIY workshop for children (with Cercle de Fermières)
Important reminders: dogs not allowed on site.
Great walk (Grande marche) Pierre Lavoie
Inspired by the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
Walk in the hiking trails.
1 km course (accessible to people with reduced mobility).
Course of 5 km.
Hiking shoes.
Sports stroller (if required).
Dogs are not allowed.
Warming session.
Snacks and surprises.
Questions: 450-424-8000 ext. 220
