Saint-Hubert: Cross-country skiing, heritage and Parc de la Cité

At Parc de la Cité in Saint-Hubert, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are among the activities listed. Walking, cycling and inline skating are also possible. These winter activities are part of the range of things to do; when choosing accommodation, you can also consider Saint-Hubert’s heritage and public art. Parc de la Cité also has paths and practical facilities.

Heritage and public art

A municipal heritage resource published in 2022 lists five walking routes in Saint-Hubert where visitors can discover heritage and public art. One of these routes is a literary trail highlighting writers from Longueuil. The subject therefore includes both public art and an explicitly literary focus. If you consult app details when planning, check that they are current before relying on them.

One specific art site is Claude Millette’s Archivolte sculpture. It has stood on the Terrasse du 150e near the Parc de la Cité reception pavilion in Saint-Hubert since fall 2011. The work commemorates the 150th anniversary of Saint-Hubert. The cultural offerings also differ in format: the walking routes provide a way to discover heritage and public art, while Archivolte is a specific, named work of art. This lets you distinguish between a walking route and this particular art site when planning.

Activities and paths at Parc de la Cité

Activities at Parc de la Cité include walking, cycling, inline skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The selection ranges from activities on foot and wheels to snow-based options. As conditions may vary by season, do not assume that these activities are equally available all year round. Cross-country skiing involves travelling on skis; snowshoeing involves walking through the snow on snowshoes.

The Route verte section La Montée du chemin de Chambly runs alongside Parc de la Cité. This clearly establishes the location of this named route in relation to the park. In addition, a path in Parc de la Cité is connected to the Bibliothèque Raymond-Lévesque. This gives you two specific points of reference: a route along the park and a path connecting to the library.

Reception pavilion and practical facilities

The Parc de la Cité reception pavilion covers 550 square metres. Facilities and services offered there include washrooms, first aid, the Café de la Cité, free parking, a rental shop and rest areas. The pavilion therefore offers both practical visitor facilities and places to take a break. As service details may change, check what is currently available before your visit.

For the broader travel overview: Champlain.