The Eastern Townships in winter with kids: skiing, an ice trail and a museum
About an hour from Montreal, the Eastern Townships are an ideal winter playground for a family weekend: three big ski mountains, a free skating trail and snowshoe trails. Here are six ideas.
In short: for night skiing, Bromont and its hundred lit runs; for glade skiing, Sutton; to skate for free, Magog's ice trail (2.8 km, lit).
Skiing
1. Bromont, montagne d'expériences
About a hundred lit runs on seven slopes: night skiing at its best, about an hour from Montreal.
- 150 Rue Champlain, Bromont
- See the listing
2. Mont-Orford ski resort
Three mountains, forest runs and panoramic gondolas, right next to Magog.
- 4380 Chemin du Parc, Orford
- December to mid-April
- See the listing
3. Mont Sutton
Known for glade skiing for every level and its village feel. Heated shelter and cafeteria.
- 671 Rue Maple, Sutton
- December to late April
- See the listing
Skate and walk
4. Magog Ice Trail
A 2.8 km ice trail in four loops, lit at night, with heated chalets. Free access and parking; the short loops are perfect for young skaters.
- 58 Rue Cabana, Magog
- See the listing
5. Mont-Orford National Park
Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and fat biking, with equipment rentals on site.
- 3321 Chemin du Parc, Orford
- Free for ages 17 and under
- See the listing
Indoors
6. Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum
Downtown Sherbrooke's science museum, for a warm break between days outdoors.
- 225 Rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke
- See the listing
A typical weekend
- Saturday: skiing at Mont-Orford, then the Magog Ice Trail in the evening, under the lights.
- Sunday: snowshoeing in the national park or night skiing at Bromont on the way home.
Our tips
- Check the ice trail's condition on the Town of Magog website before you go.
- Lift tickets are often cheaper online, in advance.
- For summer, see our article Family weekend in the Eastern Townships.
Frequently asked questions
Where can we night ski in the Eastern Townships?
At Bromont, which has about a hundred lit runs.
Where can we skate for free in Magog?
On the Ice Trail, 2.8 km lit at night, with free access and parking.
Which resort suits kids best?
Bromont for night skiing, Orford to pair with Magog, Sutton for glade skiing.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and conditions may change: confirm with each place before you go.
