Couple devant un mur de cierges colorés à l'Ermitage Saint-Antoine.
Photo credit: Paul Cimon, Ermitage Saint-Antoine

5 unexpected ways to make the most of spring as a couple

This spring, make room on your calendar for these unique activities and getaways, and experience the full range of what Divine Quebec members have to offer! Whether you want to explore history and heritage or engage all your senses, you’ll find plenty to enjoy together during the season of renewal.

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Discover the experience

Take a moment to unplug as nature awakens
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A true model of social hospitality in Quebec, Hôtel Manoir d’Youville — formerly the estate of the Grey Nuns, located on an island near Châteauguay — welcomes couples to enjoy the Disconnection Package. This one-night package, which includes breakfast, a bottle of wine, a sweet treat and a gift certificate to spend at the restaurant on site, is ideal to step away from the daily grind. Guests also receive a discount for the Marguerite D’Youville wildlife refuge, making it easy to witness the awakening of spring.

Where: Hôtel Manoir d’Youville on Saint-Bernard Island in Châteauguay (Montérégie)
When: Offered at all times, but subject to room availability.
Good to know: Add an artistic note to your stay by experiencing a live art demonstration.

Feel the vibrations of a meditative concert
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The vaulted halls of the Monastère des Augustines, built in 1695, host musical performances throughout the year, including a variety of meditative concerts designed to awaken your senses. From a Tibetan bowl concert led by a certified sound therapist to an immersive sound journey with a multi-instrumentalist, a shared meditative singing evening and a vibration-based experience combining music, intuitive singing, sound therapy and wellness, every performance invites you to sink into a state of deep relaxation.

Where: Monastère des Augustines (Québec City)
When: Various dates in April and May 2026
Good to know: In many cases, your ticket also includes access to the Monastère des Augustines museum for the day of the concert.

Book a springtime cottage stay
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At Ermitage Saint-Antoine de Lac-Bouchette, you can book a stay in a cottage where you can relax in total comfort in the heart of nature, with cozy options perfect for a couple’s getaway. Take advantage of your stay to discover the trails and the lake and recharge your batteries in a peaceful environment.

Where: Ermitage Saint-Antoine de Lac-Bouchette (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
When: Available at all times. See reservation calendar for availability.
Good to know: Be sure to catch the sunrise or gaze at the starry sky from the observation tower on site.

Discover new flavours, from forest to plate
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Passionate about local flavors and looking for unique way to experience nature? Head to the Val-Notre-Dame Abbey for a themed workshop (information in French only) that lets you taste the forest, explore the world of forest edibles and reconnect with the great outdoors. Learn to cook with mushrooms (April 11, 2026), discover spring edible plants or dandelions (May 16, 2026), or get started with birdwatching (May 30, 2026). And don’t forget to stop by the Abbey shop to take home jams, condiments, chocolates, cheeses and other delicacies!

Where: Val-Notre-Dame Abbey, Saint-Jean-de-Matha (Lanaudière)
When: Various dates in April and May 2026
Good to know: The Abbey also has a vast network of trails and a wonderful lookout to enjoy on a hike.

Experience a multilingual sound journey
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More than just an important heritage, cultural and historical site in Old Québec, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is also a popular venue for music lovers from near and far. Don’t miss the chance to see (and hear) one-man orchestra Ian Maksin in Songs of Love & Peace, a performance where he explores traditional songs from around the world, woven together with original instrumental compositions.

Where: Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Old Québec (Québec City)
When: May 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Good to know: On a self-guided tour, you can also discover some of the finest examples of Georgian silver ever made, as well as colourful stained-glass windows featuring the work of famous artists.

Photo credit: Patricia Delisle
Photo credit: Marie-Anne Gaudreault