Alpine skiing with specialists Come and enjoy alpine skiing with two specialized instructors. We provide all the equipment and cover the cost of the lift ticket. This is a special invitation for beginners or anyone who has never skied before. Participants must use equipment from the Sports & Outdoor Boutique. (Equipment provided) | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Mont Saint‑Bruno (Travel on your own) | Ages 8+ | Reservation required before January 15* |
Snow scooter Come and try our snow scooters freely or take part in races around the athletics track. | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Meeting Point : outdoor athletics track | Family | — |
Broomball Sur place nous diviserons les gens en équipe pour jouer des matchs amicaux de 10 minutes. | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Meeting Point : outdoor deck‑hockey rink** | Ages 18+ | — |
Fatbike Come and try our fatbikes (oversized-wheel bikes) and enjoy riding on the road and in the snow. (Bike provided) | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Garrison roads Meeting Point: parking lot of Sports & Outdoor Boutique | Ages 10+ | — |
Chess tournament Come and challenge Garry Kolodner, the 11-year-old provincial champion and winner of Section A at the Guy Samson Memorial 2025! He will play against 8 players simultaneously. Also, join us for friendly chess matches with other enthusiasts, or simply discover the game with our specialists. | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Room M‑211 Meeting Point: Sports Centre reception | Family | — |
3 x 3 Deck‑hockey tournament Form your teams of 3 players, with at least one woman. Each team must also include a goalie. We provide all player and goalie equipment. In friendly 10-minute matches, we’ll play in the street—just like the good old days! | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Street near Sports & Outdoor Boutique** | Ages 18+ | Reservation required before January 15* |
Snow golf tournament Come and test your golfing skills on a 6-hole snow course. Will you be able to make a hole-in-one? (Clubs and balls provided) | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Outdoor soccer field, inside athletics track Meeting Point: athletics track | Ages 12+ | — |
Cross‑country skiing (Equipment provided) | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Garrison running trail Meeting Point: Sports & Outdoor Boutique | Family | — |
“La guerre des tuques” (snow forts with foam balls) Children will be able to make their own shield and then battle on snow mounds to capture the other team’s treasure. | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Outdoor soccer field, inside athletics track** Meeting Point: athletics track | Ages 6–12 | — |
Skating Come skate at Ronald Beauregard Municipal Park, near the Royal Military College. The city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has about a hundred pairs of skates that we can lend you free of charge. (Skates provided — availability depends on number of participants) | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Ronald Beauregard Park (travel on your own) | Family | — |
Overnight in a snow shelter (“Coucher en quinze”) Experience building your own snow shelter and spending the night under the guidance of outdoor specialists! We provide all the necessary equipment: sleeping mat, winter sleeping bag, headlamp, etc. Plus, we’ll supply snacks and breakfast. | From 7:00 p.m. (Jan. 24) To 8:00 a.m. (Jan. 25) | Under the trees near the Fieldhouse Meeting Point: Outdoor Boutique | Ages 12+ | Reservation required before January 15* |
Song night with the band Les Jacks Come and celebrate with popular French‑Canadian and Quebec songs, along with English folk tunes! The evening’s entertainment will be bilingual. You’ll find it hard not to sing along, clap your hands, and tap your feet. Fun guaranteed with the PSP Band and the trio Les Jacks. Although the evening is free, a bar will be available, and drinks will be at participants’ expense. | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Mess O’Mega | Ages 18+ | Reservation required before January 20* |