What to do over the Patriotes long weekend

To the point Here are some ideas for activities to do during the Patriots' Day long weekend, both in Quebec and elsewhere!

Activity ideas for young and old alike Getaways in the United States Save with points

The Patriotes Day long weekend runs from May 18 to 20, 2024.

Congé des Patriotes - Activity ideas for young and old alike

Tour Île d’Orléans and enjoy a Kir Royal on the terrace at Cassis Monna et Filles;
Indulge yourself and pick your own tulips at the Ethier farm near Trois-Rivières, or in Laval and Boucherville;
Discover the Old Port of Montreal aboard one of the Ferris wheel cabins;
A boat trip on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal ;
Unearth great finds at garage sales across the province;
If you can’t see the Sakuras in Japan, admire the apple blossoms in the many fields of southern Quebec;
Marvel at Niagara Falls, with the possibility of a private tour;
Free guided tours of Toronto;

Helicopter rides in Montreal ;
Visit Old Quebec with a guide ;
For a weekend of music, Sherbrooke is the place to be, with Sherbrooke en musique;
Rent a boat and cruise Laval’s Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-îles;
Relax over a good movie at the Ciné-Parcs, open throughout Quebec;
Stroll through Ottawa’s Tulip Festival and cycle along the Rideau Canal;
And while you’re in the area, you can recharge your batteries at Gatineau Park;

Monorail sledding at Camp Fortune in Chelsea, Outaouais ;
Stroll through the narrow streets of Montreal and (re) discover Le Plateau ;
Book a boat trip to Grosse île ;
Celebrate the opening of Piknic Électronik, in Montreal;
Take a boat trip on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City ;
Visit the Château Frontenac in Quebec City with a guide;

Hours of fun at theArcade Carie Factory in Ancienne-Lorette ;
Adrénaline Urbaine in Trois-Rivières offers a skatepark, climbing wall, ninja course and even a snowpark (open all year round);
Finally, in Vanier, a ski simulator awaits you at Préski (open year-round).

Congé des Patriotes - Getaways in the United States

Getaways to major American cities such as New York, Miami, Boston, Las Vegas and Los Angeles will satisfy your need to escape.

Among the activities, you could :

Book a helicopter flight in New York ;
Take a bike ride in Central Park;
Admire the view of New York from the Summit, more than 300 meters high;
Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island;
Take a night boat ride in New York ;

Animal watching at Zoo Miami;
Take a parasailing tour in Miami;
Discover the Miami area on a quad bike;
Book a bike ride in South Beach;
Crocodile watching in the Everglades;
Take a boat trip through Miami’s star villas;

Discover Universal Studios Hollywood;
Los Angeles bus tour;
Take surfing lessons at Venice Beach;
Visit celebrity homes in Hollywood:
Book your wedding with Elvis in Las Vegas;
Discover Las Vegas by helicopter;
Jump into the void at The Strat Las Vegas SkyJump;
Take a sunset boat ride in Boston ;
Tantalize your taste buds with a gastronomic tour of Boston;
Bar-hopping with friends in Boston;
Visit Boston’s must-see places with a guide.

Here are our guides to inspire you:

Save with points

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