The municipal council of the City of Lorraine is announcing that Lorraine residents will have every reason to spend the winter outside this year since they now have free access to an many activities, following the signing of agreements with the Domaine Vert park in Mirabel and with the Lorraine Golf Club.
Parc du Domaine Vert
From now until April 30, 2021, citizens will have free access to all park activities and facilities, with the exception of paid events and organized activities. They must present a photo ID each time their vehicle passes, with the exception of children under 5 years old. Citizens who have already purchased their seasonal pass will be reimbursed by the organization.
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Ice ring, gliding hill, cross-country ski fat bike trails, trails, snowshoe trails and walking loops are part of the winter activities offered in this large regional park located just 10 km from Lorraine. The opening hours for the winter season are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm This agreement does not however guarantee a place or a parking space.
Lorraine Golf Club
Other good news for cross-country skiing enthusiasts: two loops of about 4 km each will be groomed and marked at the Lorraine golf course this winter, and a walking corridor will be created. The youngest will be able to have fun on the gliding mound that will be made, and skating enthusiasts will benefit from an extended schedule, by reservation, for free skating at the arena. The tracks will be maintained every week by a specialized private company.
Mayor Jean Comtois admits to being very proud of these new service offers: “Citizens have long been asking us to have access to cross-country ski trails in Lorraine. Several reiterated this wish during the last public consultation on parks and green spaces. This shows that the comments are read and heard. In Lorraine, we work hard to entertain and get our citizens moving. Physical activity and the great outdoors are good for morale and help ward off depression and anxiety related to the context of the pandemic. Movement is good for the body, the head and the heart! All that’s missing is a few snowfalls to fully appreciate our Quebec winter.”
Over the next few weeks, various signage elements will be deployed on the two loops of the Lorraine golf course. The users of the developed tracks will be invited to respect the signs in order to ensure good cohabitation between cross-country skiers and walkers. In addition, compliance with the health instructions issued by the Public Health Department will be required. It should also be noted that the conditions of access to the Domaine vert park may change without notice. Citizens are invited to consult the measures in force at all times before traveling.
