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A neighbourhood park in the Normandie district with a heated chalet, a boarded rink and a free skating area in winter, when the weather allows. In summer its splash pad is open from late May to late September, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free and open to everyone.

In winter, Parc John-H.-Molson behind Chalet Pauline-Vanier has nearly 2 km of icy skating trails, a hockey rink, a small rink for young kids, a sliding area and a 1 km snowshoe trail. A public municipal park; call 450 227-0000 ext. 4000 for hours and conditions.

In winter the City and the Club de golf Saint-Jean open the course for free walking, snowshoeing and classic cross-country skiing on a groomed 5 km trail. Open every day from December 1 to March 31, 8 a.m. until sunset. Free ski and snowshoe loans on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting December 19, 2026 (ID required). Leashed dogs are welcome on the walking path.

In winter, the paths of Sorel-Tracy's historic Carré Royal become an ice circle of about half a kilometre, with music while you skate. Free to skate in a public downtown park; opening depends on the weather.

Parc Terry-Fox in Granby has sliding hills, a snowpark and cross-country ski trails in winter, set up on the former municipal farm land. A free public park; check conditions before you go.

In winter, the City of Granby sets up sliding hills at Parc Daniel-Johnson, and Lac Boivin has a skating rink and ice ring. Free public winter fun by the lake; opening depends on the weather.

A 250 m skating trail in downtown Saint-Hyacinthe's Parc Casimir-Dessaulles, maintained daily in winter, with lit trees and ambient music. Access is free. Opens when the weather allows; parking nearby is paid.

Parc Les Salines has a snow sliding area and an outdoor skating rink in winter. Access to the park is free for everyone; skate rentals cost extra. Opening depends on the weather.

In winter, Parc Les Salines opens cross-country ski and snowshoe trails when snow conditions allow. Access to the park is free for everyone; bring your own gear or rent it on site for a fee. Call 450 253-5082 for daily trail conditions.

A neighbourhood outdoor rink at Parc Nicoterre in Nicolet, open roughly from December to March depending on the temperature. The park also has a children's play area, a volleyball court, benches and picnic tables, and is open at all times. The City of Nicolet lists no fee for its outdoor rinks.

An outdoor fitness circuit (circuit santé) at Parc Louis-Caron in Nicolet, with a variety of exercise machines and instructions posted on each one. The park is also the starting point of the city's four season multi-use trail. It is a public city park with no fee listed by the City of Nicolet, and the park is open at all times.

The City of Bécancour offers free public skating on weekends at Aréna Roland-Rheault: Saturdays 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm and Sundays 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm, until December 20, 2026. Skating only, no hockey; a helmet is recommended. There are no sessions December 5, 6, 12 and 13. Weekday sessions cost 2 dollars, so only the weekend times are free.