The winter holidays begin on Monday for many Estriens and unlike last year, the snow is there.
Winter and outdoor sports enthusiasts will also be happy to learn that a snowfall is expected overnight from Monday to Tuesday.
Accumulations of 10 to 15 centimeters of snow are expected to fall in the region, according to Environment Canada. These conditions could disrupt travel, particularly at the start of the holiday season.
warns the federal agency.
At the André-Nadeau outdoor base in Sherbrooke, we are already seeing more traffic than last year.
Since the start of the weekend, we have had around a hundred people per day. That's a lot of people, whereas normally it takes longer for it to start. The people are there, we like it
supports the supervisor at the André-Nadeau outdoor base, Arnaud Roy.
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The supervisor of the André-Nadeau outdoor base, Arnaud Roy.
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I don't remember the last time I saw a white Christmas in Estrie
he mentions.
The André-Nadeau outdoor base has also developed a range of activities in case of bad weather gris
or rain. Among other things, she set up a disc golf basket.
The cross-country ski trails will be marked on Tuesday and the equipment rental service will begin on December 26
said the municipal park on its Facebook page.
Visitors at the rendezvous
Visitors flock to the André-Nadeau outdoor center and Mont-Bellevue to enjoy winter activities. For many, snow is welcome at the start of the holiday season.
We enjoy the snow, we enjoy it with the children and the family. It's really nice to be able to enjoy the good weather and fresh air. It's important to recharge your batteries
assures Ève-Emmanuelle Brochu, a mother met at the outdoor base.
It's cold, we're fine, but you have to be well dressed
assures young Emy Baillargeon.
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Ève-Emmanuelle Brochu and Emy Baillargeon took advantage of the start of their vacation to go tubing.
Photo: - / Yannick Cournoyer
At Mont-Bellevue, ski lessons have started again. The station located in Sherbrooke receives between 70,000 and 100,000 visitors per season.
I like riding the chairlifts and skiing afterwards
says Anaïs Loubier, met at the foot of the slopes of Mont-Bellevue.
I hope things go well and there will be plenty more snow
concludes Tommy Houde, between two snowboard descents.
