Laurier-Station: Railway History and Winter Trails

Laurier-Station combines a strong connection to railway history with outdoor recreation. If you are considering the area as a destination for a stay, you can weigh historical points of interest, transportation routes, and activities for different seasons. The following points of reference can help you assess the destination in light of your travel interests.

Railway history in the townscape

Laurier-Station’s train station was rebuilt after a train accident in July 1918 and remains part of the townscape. It is also the only station still in operation within the municipality. The history of Laurier-Station is closely linked to the construction of the section of the Intercolonial Railway that connected Montréal with Halifax. A specific event at the station and the development of a long-distance railway connection thus offer two historical perspectives.

A sign in Parc Beaudoin provides information about the history of Laurier-Station and pioneer Thomas Caron. This adds a person and a local historical account to the railway connection.

Getting around

Laurier-Station lies at the junction of the railway line, Route 271, and Autoroute 20. Autoroute 20 connects the municipality with larger centres such as Québec and Lévis. To get your bearings in the destination, you can distinguish between the local junction of transportation routes and the regional connection to these centres. This gives you an overview of the area’s transportation links.

Snowshoe trails and winter tubing

Laurier-Station has more than 4.8 km of trails for snowshoeing. The two access points are at the intersection of Rue des Cèdres and Rue des Plaines, and via Rue des Pins. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the snowshoe trails. Access and trail conditions can change with snow and weather, so check the current conditions before setting out.

Another winter activity is the tubing hill at Parc des Alliances. It can be used free of charge whenever snow conditions allow for safe use. For the snowshoe trails, the route length and access points are important details; for the tubing hill, safe snow conditions are the key factor. The activities therefore differ both in type and in the conditions for their use.

Hiking trails and recreational facilities

The Sentiers de Laurier-Station comprise nearly 4 km of developed hiking trails on private land. They are free and accessible year-round. Trail conditions and access may change. Unlike the snowshoe trails, these hiking trails are highlighted for their year-round accessibility, while snow and weather may affect access to the snowshoe trails. This makes it possible to compare the two trail offerings by season and trail type.

At the Complexe Récréatif, the “Pumptrack, skate-parc et basketball” area includes a 126 m-long pump track. The measurement refers to the pump track within the named area. This is described differently from the hiking and snowshoe trails, for which the lengths refer to routes. Laurier-Station therefore offers historical points of interest, different trail options, and a recreational facility with a specified length to consider based on your interests.

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