Imagine you’re on a mountain or on a remote bike route and you’re not exactly sure where you are. You can consult a printed map, but you cannot locate yourself.
These inconveniences can be avoided in an area covered by an interactive Ondago map. Just download the app to your phone, which you can then use to download a map.
A blue dot on the screen shows your location, with no Wi-Fi or cellular coverage. So you know where you are at all times, which allows you to better estimate the distances to be covered.
If you add the Ondago plus option, you can share your location with another person. Here are three locations, among many others, represented by maps.
Photo courtesy of Ondago
Geolocation on a hiking trail in Parc des Sommets in Bromont.
Summit Park
Easily accessible from the A-10, this area of Bromont is criss-crossed by at least 90 miles of hiking trails. There are five networks, some more popular for mountain biking and others for hiking.
Dogs allowed on a leash except in the Lac Gale sector.
◆ www.parcdessommets.com
The Falls of the River L’Assomption
North of Joliette, the Parc regional des Chutes Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles stands out for its whitewater along the hiking trails. Also at its viewpoints and bridges, including in Saint-Jean-de-Matha.
Dogs allowed on a leash.
◆ parcdeschutes.com
The path of traditions
Little known for cycling, the MRC-Drummond nevertheless includes more than 200 kilometers of cycle paths and shared lanes in the countryside.
Photo provided by Stéphane Daoust
The Traditions Circuit runs through Drummond Forest Regional Park.
To be discovered on the Saint-Majorique side: the path in the forest and then along the Saint-François river with beautiful viewpoints. Saying we’re not that far from the A-20!
◆ www.tourismecentreduquebec.com
ONDAGO
- Cards: over 400 (most free)
- User: about 200,000
- Ondago option plus: $2.49 per year
◆ igloocreations.com
OTHER IDEAS EXITS
On the island of Moulins
In Terrebonne, the Île-des-Moulins historic site is worth a stop for its historic buildings, including an old flour mill. From the dam you have a magnificent view of the Rivière des Mille Îles.
◆ iledesmoulins.com
Relaxation at the Spa Franklin
Tucked away on a quiet corner west of Hemmingford, this spa is little known. Outdoor hot tubs, dry sauna and river access. Evening rate (four hours): $40. Brand new mini cottages available for rent.
◆ spafranklin.com
► Alain Demers is the author of the book Rediscover Quebec: 101 Destinationspublished by Editions du Journal.