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THE NORTHERN GIRLS (LES FILLES DU NORD), WHAT’S THAT? Filles du Nord is a platform to discover new places and to share the reality of living in the North. It’s also about reflections, favourites and experiences through unique stories. THEIR MISSION Promote life in the regions by creating a community of girls (and men!) from…
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François-Guy Thivierge is one of some 30 adventurers in the world who have completed one of the most coveted extreme odysseys around the world: the seven summits and the two poles. Winner of Everest and the highest peak on every continent, mountaineer and lecturer François-Guy Thivierge is not afraid of effort. A native of the…
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CONQUEST OF CANADA On June 1st 2019, Keven Martel will try to do what nobody has ever dared to try before, which is to cross Canada (the 2nd largest country in the world) from the most easterly point to the most westerly point geographically. To do this, he will have to travel approximately 10 000km,…
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Winter Hiking, What Should You Pack? I grew up in Toronto, Canada, where winters over the last decade seemed to mostly hover around freezing, with a mix of rain and snow. Two years ago, I moved to Gatineau, Quebec, across the provincial border from Ottawa, Ontario. Winters here have proven to be far colder, with…
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How to hike with your dog Getting out for hikes with a dog is appealing for many people, and most any dog would be thrilled to join in on the fun. Just like any preparations you might personally make, your dog also needs certain considerations met so that you can both have an excellent time…
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Come and try LOWA hiking boots for free! Or simply come and talk with our experts! Where: Mont-Sutton & Mont-Orford (Quebec) Schedule: September 22 & 23 (Mont-Sutton) October 6, 7 & 8 (Mont-Orford) October 13 & 14 (Mont-Sutton) 8:30am to 4:00pm Cancelled in case of rain. Mont-Sutton: At the Sutton Natural…
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Louis began rock and ice climbing at the age of 15. Between 1999 and 2010, he undertook several expeditions in the Andes, Alaska, and the Yukon. These early journeys allowed him to accumulate several ascents of mountains over 6,000 meters. Starting in 2007, he began focusing on the major 8,000-meter peaks of the Himalayas. While…
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Wolf Trail In summary: Where: Gatineau Park (30 minutes from Ottawa) Trail name: Wolf Trail Length and duration: 9.4km loop (3h30 total) Elevation: 330 meters Difficulty: Average Particularity: Lookout over the Ottawa River, finish with a swim in Meech Lake. Dogs allowed on a leash (summer only) In details: The Wolf Trail (aka Trail 62)…
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Benoit is a traveller, adventurer, teacher and filmmaker from Quebec. Recently, he has become more known for producing high quality travel videos on YouTube. Before becoming a travel filmmaker, he spent 10 years in the Canadian Army, as part of the primary reserve. Today, he still works part time as an Artillery Sergent. He…
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