Winter Carnival

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 the provided equipment from the Sports & Outdoor Store.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mont Saint‑Bruno 

(Travel on your own)

Ages 8+

Reservation required by 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

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Broomball

On site, we will divide people into teams to play 10-minute friendly matches.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Point : 

outdoor deck‑hockey rink**

Ages 18+

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Fatbike 

Try our fatbikes designed with oversized wheels for snow.

(Bike provided)

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Garrison roads

Meeting Point: parking lot of Sports & Outdoor Store

Ages 10+

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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

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3 x 3 Deck‑hockey tournament

Form your teams of 3 players, with at least one female player. 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 Store**

Ages 18+

Reservation required by 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+

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Cross‑country skiing 

(Equipment provided)

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Garrison running trail 

Meeting Point: Sports & Outdoor Store

Family

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“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

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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

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Overnight in a quinzee

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 Store

Ages 12+

Reservation required by 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.

Guaranteed fun 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 by January 20*

Lumberjack Festival 
 – Axe throwing 
 – Log sawing course 
 – Tug of war 
 – Potato sack race

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Family

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Sliding Hill

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Family

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Treasure Hunt

Children will be invited to find objects belonging to Bonhomme Carnaval in order to dress him up.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 6–12

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Country Line Dance

With the help of an instructor/dancer, come dance outside with us. We guarantee you’ll warm up!

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Family

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Snowshoe Race

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Family

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Carnival Lunch with Musician 
(Baked beans, tourtière, crêpes)

Based on the dining room’s capacity, we will have two meal services to accommodate more participants.

Two slots: 
 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Family

Reservation required by January 20 
(A ticket will be issued upon reservation)

Campfire with Marshmallows

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Family

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Hot Chocolate & Coffee

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Family

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Dog Sledding

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Family

Reservation required by January 20 
(A ticket will be issued upon reservation)