Figuring out what to do on vacation can become a real headache, especially if you don’t want to break the bank. Vacations don’t always mean travel, road trips or big expeditions. Whether you are a family, a couple or alone, there is a wide range of simple (or not), inexpensive and really fun activities to do on vacation! L’Entraide diab\u00e9tique gives you its top 10 things to do or see this summer to have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Try the Via Ferrata<\/a>:<\/strong> A hybrid activity between hiking and climbing, the 12 Via Ferrata routes in Quebec offer you a different way to explore the province! A great way to see breathtaking panoramas while challenging yourself.\u00a0 Figuring out what to do on vacation can become a real headache, especially if you don’t want to break the bank. Vacations don’t always mean travel, road trips or big expeditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":23533,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23530"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24112,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23530\/revisions\/24112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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2-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Educate yourself by visiting animals:<\/strong> In Quebec, we are fortunate to have several refuge locations that take in animals and care for them in a natural setting. Discover the Ecomuseum Zoo<\/a> in Montreal, Parc Omega<\/a> in Montebello, Miller Zoo<\/a> in the Beauce, Le\u00a0Familizoo<\/a> in Saint-Calixte or the Zoo Sauvage de<\/a> Saint-F\u00e9licien<\/a> in Lac-Saint-Jean. There are many places where you can learn more about Quebec’s wildlife and their conservation.
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3-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go camping:<\/strong> When it comes to camping, you have a lot of choices! S\u00e9paq<\/a> offers a number of campsites with or without services (reserve in advance; site bookings fill up quickly). You can also opt for more organized campsites featuring a number of activities to enjoy, for example Complexe Atlantide<\/a> or Camping Valcartier<\/a>\u2014perfect for entertaining youngsters and adults alike.
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4-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Try golfing:<\/strong> A sometimes forgotten sport, golfing can be a great activity to try! Learn the basics at the Acad\u00e9mie Golf UFO<\/a> in Laval before heading out on the golf course. To make it easier, go to a driving range or a miniature golf course near you.
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5-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take pictures at the Maison Lavande<\/a>:<\/strong> A dream location! Spend a beautiful afternoon in the fields in bloom.
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6-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go for a ride on the water:<\/strong> Rent a boat (kayak, canoe, paddle board, etc.) and safety gear for an excursion in the heart of nature with Aventure Mille-\u00celes<\/a>, \u00c0 L’Abordage<\/a> or Aventures H2O<\/a>.
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7-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Skate even in summer:<\/strong> For hot or rainy days, get out your skates and have fun on the Atrium Le 1000<\/a> skating rink.
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8-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discover the Montr\u00e9al Science Centre<\/a>:<\/strong> Perfect for the whole family, the MSC offers a wealth of exhibits, games, films and experiments that will impress you while expanding your knowledge.
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9-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Explore the surrounding area by hiking:<\/strong> With the Alltrails<\/a> app, it’s now very easy to find hiking trails that suit you according to the level of difficulty and the location you choose! Get out and move!
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10-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Visit an unusual place:<\/strong> Often unknown, underground places are mysterious sites that pique our curiosity. Discover the Trou de la f\u00e9e<\/a> cave in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean or the Trou du diable<\/a> grotto in Portneuf. Closer to Montreal? Visit the Caverne de Saint-L\u00e9onard<\/a> in the borough of the same name!\u00a0
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In short, although you may want to do a lot of activities, sometimes it’s good to stay home and take care of your own place. Rainy days are often a time to relax and watch movies or your favourite series. Take advantage of a rainy day to sort out your clothes and small household items in good condition and prepare bags to drop off at a donation bin<\/a> near you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"