Had my first zip lining experience here this past weekend. It was amazing!…read more Most of our group had never gone zip lining before and some of us were really scared. With a sense of humor the guides were quick to calm nerves. They were knowlegable and helpful. We will definitely be going back!

This was my first time at Parc Laflèche and I was so excited as were my children, unfortunately due…read moreto a terrible experience with one of the guides our experience was ruined. As we were starting our adventure within 5 minutes of being on the course, this particular guide began yelling at me in front of the entire group that I was not using the hooks properly and if I did it again I would be asked to leave the course, she then proceeded to yell at my son and tell him"it would have been really nice if you would have listened to what I was saying in the beginning" ( he's 5 and was having a hard time opening the hooks and attaching them to the cable) She said it again and again and blamed us for holding back the group. While we were frantically trying to get through the course because apparently we were holding the entire group back, we overheard her saying " what is wrong with these people and it's their fault that we are behind!" We never said a word because we were really trying to enjoy the course and not let this women ruin it. All of a sudden she tells us to get down because our time is up ( we were supposed to have 2 1/2 hours to finish this course and we still had an hour left) so we went up to her and said " we don't understand why we can't finish?" She proceeded to tell us that we were cutting into her break time and our time was done! She then looked at her watch and said " oh I have the time wrong" okay you can finish. We finished with lots of time left over, and never got an apology from her. She was plain and simple picking on us the entire time. It is a beautiful course and would have loved every minute of it if we were treated decently.

Take the leap of faith!…read more I've been itching to try bungee jumping and this was the only place closest to Upstate NY, and fortunately the highest place to jump in North America! They also offer thrills that include white water rafting and zip-lining. I booked reservations about 48hrs in advance, and the whole experience was about 30-45 minutes. When you get called to go jump, you'll have to climb a very steep and rocky hill. There's a lot of loose gravel so wear comfortable shoes and be careful. Your legs will burn so much you'll be itching to jump off the damned cliff. When you reach the top, there's a narrow set of stairs that leads you to the rafters over the water. The staff up there is really friendly and gets you comfortable into your gear before you jump. Up there you can choose a body harness or an ankle harness for your jump. You can also alter the cord types to lessen the slack so you can dip into the water. I wish I had chosen to dip! "The Rock" is a beautiful landscape over a clear blue lake. There are many photos and videos out there by the company and travelers, but nothing truly beats standing 200 feet and directly absorbing the beauty of what's around you. And then... YOU JUMP! How joyful or scary the experience can be is up to you, but it's definitely worth the try!

Outstanding! Highly recommend it. The staff was great! Very nice, knowledgable and very safety…read moreoriented. I really appreciate the separate gear check be each person;double check on the equipment. I had an excellent jump!!!!

I had a wonderful time. This is a great place for beginners. If you have never been to Captiva…read morebefore, they put you through a training course for which you pay a little extra. It's good training. They they take you out on the trail. The area is beautiful, the guides are nice, and overall it's a great value for the money. I will never forget my experience there. Bring a couple of carrots to feed your horse with at the end!

One of the most boring horseback ride I have been on. My spouse and myself have been on a few…read morehorseback rides before, we were hoping our experience would put us in a intermediate group at least. But alas we were grouped with beginners, which meant the most boring horseback ride ever. No trotting, no galloping. We had experienced these from previous rides elsewhere, we were hoping for more liberty. This was more of a cattle drive than a horseback ride. I could of fallen asleep if not for the fall scenery was awesome. The staff on the other hand are really knowledgeable and nice. I wouldn't suggest you go there unless you are a first time beginner. (oh and having to pay for a 20 minute mandatory training session was a first for us... and a last)

Very fun trail easy to do whether you are a beginner or seasoned hiker (there are levels to it)…read more You don't have to go to the tippy top to enjoy your hike. Always available parking in my experience. I love seeing it around spring time when the falls are open and snows are melting! Just be careful as you come up not to slide. Enjoy!

Apparently the most difficult hike in Gatineau Park! Beware as the rocks are quite large. Bring…read morelots of water and perhaps some snacks, and good quality running shoes! The view at the top is stunning of the escarpment, and worth the climb! There are also waterfalls on the way which is beautiful.

This place is a hidden gem and deserves a 6*…read more Since we were 2 adults and a 7-yr old, I reserved one Pedalo which can seat 2 adults and 2 children. We arrived at 9 am, enough time to watch a 10min compulsory video, which was well worth it, before we started our discovery expedition, scheduled at 9.30am. This, I find, is the best starting time, as you are not under the intense sun, and much less traffic on the water. Customer service was just impeccable, and not just at checkin, but everywhere we met other staff. We were provided with a guide book, a map, marker, a walkie-talkie and a life jacket. After that, it was just pure adventure going through the labyrinth, following directions and clues. The marsh comes alive with lots of snapping turtles, frogs and small fish. It was a learning expedition for the 7-yr old as for the adults for the entire journey padding away, enjoying the beautiful and peaceful scenery, which took us just over 2 1/2 hours. We had our lunch at one of the many picnic tables available everywhere. Happy to see that washrooms were very clean. This is definitely a place not to be missed.

Nestled in wetlands near Wakefield Quebec, Eco-odyssée is ingenious! In a nutshell, little…read morewaterways have been carved out of wetland and/or bog to create a maze. I am not a naturalist so maybe I am not using the correct terminology but bear with me as I try to explain... You rent a paddleboat, choose an adventure and off you go, trying to find your way back to the start. We had an absolute blast yesterday, even with the heat of the day. The paddleboats are equipped with little awnings to protect you from the sun. And don't worry, if you get completely lost (which we didn't), you can reach the crew via walkie talkie, which is included in the price. It takes about 1.5 hours to do the basic adventure. The rental for one paddleboat is just over $50 with the taxes and seats 2 adults or 2 adults plus 2 kids. This activity rates "mild" in my opinion and I am not much of a physical activity kind of a girl. Although we brought bug spray, we didn't use it at all: no mosquitos nor deer flies. But thank goodness we brought water, although we had to pace ourselves: there are no "pee brake" spots in the middle of the bog. I am totally gaga over this place. I think whoever thought of this is brilliant! Visitors to our region should be introduced to this activity. And when you are done, where better than to spend the rest of the day than in Wakefield? Boutiques, restaurants and a really awesome bakery. Only 30-35 minutes from downtown Ottawa. A must!!!

A great place to improve your game, with friendly faces, great laughs and a bar overlooking…read morebeautiful Larrimac Golf Course.

Embrace the cold, hit the hot tub, repeat. That's the point of a winter trip to Canada. We had no…read moreproblem embracing the cold...but we forgot to bring the hot tub with us to the mountain. Having just come back from a Colorado ski trip a few weeks prior to this trip, we were just here to tube. There weren't very many people on the slopes, presumably because facial frostbite sets in halfway down the hill if you aren't smart enough to bring a gator (we were not), and there were even fewer on the tubing runs. Mingling amongst a handful of tiny puffy children, we were able to get up and down a few times without issue, however, it was after that point that the magic carpet became much less magical and we had to walk up. That was less fun. Whilst tubing, unless you are wearing snoveralls, be prepared to probably get snow in your pants on the way down. No matter how much I tucked in, the sitting angle + the speed = snow up my back and down my pants. I'm usually a face-first tuber, but that angle is frowned upon here. We paid for two hours and stayed for one. When the magic carpet was as magical as advertised and I was going too fast to care about the snow making its way through all of my layers, it was fun. Not something I'd do all day, but for $20/ea, it's not a bad way to spend an hour or two.

My go to hill in the Ottawa region. Sommets Edelweiss had it all:…read moreTerrain for every level of skier. A great terrain park. High speed quad lift (giving you 6 runs per hour). Great staff. What's more, it is only 30 min from downtown Ottawa!

I have found this business originally on TripAdvisor while searching for some outdoor ice skating…read morerings. Lake of the Wolves or Lac-des-Loups is located short 45 min drive from Ottawa. The parking lot is a few minutes drive from the main road. In order to reach the ice skating trail thru the forest, you have to go thru the cabin. There, you are able to rent all equipment needed for ice skating or snowshoeing, change, use the restroom but also buy some hot soup, beverages and snacks. Thru the cabin you can access 3 km ice skating trail in the middle of the forest. We visited the ice skating trail at noon, but there is also evening ice skating available. It was quite magical experience and we really enjoyed it.