Things to do in Lanaudière with kids: 10 outings for every season
Between Montreal's North Shore and the mountains, Lanaudière offers waterfalls, lakes, snow tubing and ice trails, often less than an hour's drive away. Here are ten family outings, from Terrebonne to Saint-Donat.
In short: in winter, Super Glissades Matha and skiing at Val Saint-Côme; in summer, the beach at Parc des Pionniers in Saint-Donat; year-round, Dorwin Falls in Rawdon.
Near Montreal
1. Île-des-Moulins
Old Terrebonne's heritage site tells the story of its mills with interactive activities. In winter, a skating rink is set up on site.
- 900 Place de l'Île-des-Moulins, Terrebonne
- See the listing
2. Île-Lebel Regional Park
On the river: in winter, a 1 km lit ice trail with music and a heated shelter, plus a lit sledding hill. Skate and snowshoe rentals.
- 396 Rue Notre-Dame, Repentigny
- See the listing
3. Parc du Grand-Coteau
A large wooded park with, in winter, an ice trail of about 1 km around a pond and 17 km of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.
- Boulevard de Mascouche, Mascouche
- Free
- See the listing
In the heart of Lanaudière
4. Parc des Chutes-Dorwin
Trails lead to an impressive waterfall, with lookouts, an observation tower and a playground. In winter, an ice trail of about 1 km, lit in the evening.
- 3102 1re Avenue, Rawdon
- Free parking
- See the listing
5. Super Glissades Matha
Over 40 years of snow tubing, with a Family side lit in the evening, suitable for young children, and an Adrenaline side.
- 2650 Route Louis-Cyr (Route 131 North), Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- Arrive early during spring break
- See the listing
6. Cabane à sucre Côte-à-Joly
Sugar shack meal and maple taffy in spring, a playground for kids, and a maple ice cream bar from May to September.
- 33 Rang Sainte-Louise Est, Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- See the listing
7. Val Saint-Côme
Lanaudière's biggest ski resort: 61 runs, 12 of them lit at night, and an indoor play area for little ones.
- 501 Rue Val Saint-Côme, Saint-Côme
- See the listing
8. Parc des Pionniers
On Lac Archambault: a supervised beach and pedal boats in summer, a free skating trail of about 1 km in the woods in winter.
- 14 Chemin Hector-Bilodeau, Saint-Donat
- Free access
- See the listing
For a rainy day
9. Cinéma RGFM Joliette
The movie theatre at Carrefour Joliette.
- 220 Rue Beaudry Nord, Joliette
- See the listing
10. Terrebonne's movie theatres
The Guzzo Méga-Plex Terrebonne 14 and Cinéma Triomphe in Lachenaie.
A weekend in Lanaudière
- Saturday: Dorwin Falls in the morning, lunch in Rawdon, then Super Glissades Matha in the afternoon (winter) or a swim in Saint-Donat (summer).
- Sunday: skiing at Val Saint-Côme, or a hike and picnic.
Frequently asked questions
What can kids do in Lanaudière in winter?
Super Glissades Matha, skiing at Val Saint-Côme and the ice trails in Rawdon, Repentigny, Mascouche and Saint-Donat.
Where can we see a waterfall in Lanaudière?
At Parc des Chutes-Dorwin in Rawdon, with lookouts and an observation tower.
How far is Lanaudière from Montreal?
Terrebonne and Repentigny are about 30 minutes away; Rawdon and Saint-Jean-de-Matha about an hour; Saint-Donat about an hour and a half, depending on traffic.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and conditions may change: confirm with each place before you go.
