Sports, leisure and outdoor activities to restart gradually

given ourselves in recent months, I am convinced that we will be able to remain safe while bringing physical activity back into our daily lives. Quebecers will once again be able to benefit from all the positive effects of their favourite activities,” Charest commented.

“This is a much-anticipated return to nature for Quebecers, who will be able to resume their favourite outdoor activities. I am delighted that fishers will be able to return to day fishing,” added Pierre Dufour, Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks and Minister responsible for the Abitibitémiscamingue and Nord-du-québec regions.

“The gradual resumption of activities in national parks and wildlife reserves will allow nature lovers to once again enjoy our exceptional territory. In the current context, I expect outdoor enthusiasts and day fishers to respect public health guidelines so that everyone can enjoy the joys of the outdoors in a safe environment,” the MNA concluded.

As of May 20, 2020, non-contact individual or two-person recreation will be permitted for the following activities:

Unorganized free recreational activities

White and still water canoe and kayak

Running

Rock climbing

Kitesurfing

Day fishing

Paddle board

Scuba diving, freediving

Outdoor horseback riding

Hiking

Surf outdoor

practice sports

Recreational sports activities for individuals or pairs, without physical contact, in free practice, outdoor location, with no or minimal access to locker rooms/ restrooms.

Athletics (running and throwing events that take place outdoors) Rowing (single boat only)

Speed canoe and kayak boat only)

Outdoor cycling activities

Golf

Sea Kayaking

Swimming in open water (lakes) Roller skating on road and track Roller ski outdoor tennis singles

Triathlon (open water swimming only)

Sailing (single boat only) (single