Experience the PENS differently. An array of activities for young and young at heart are available throughout the year.
Become a member and receive discounts on some of the PENS activities.
Bird Hikes
Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a hike with Jason Campbell, bilingual bird guide.
For the curious to the dedicated ornithologist, these hikes are destined for all levels of bird lover! Bring your binoculars and your field guide (if you have one) and come and join us to welcome the birds arriving from the south. You need to wear a mask for the activity.
Meeting Point:
Saturday May 4th (7am to 10am): Sutton's Curling Club, parking lot, 26 Pleasant street, Sutton
Sunday May 12th (7am to 10am): Sutton's Curling Club, parking lot, 26 Pleasant street, Sutton
Saturday May 18th (7am to 10am): Hotel Horizon, lower parking lot, 297 Maple, Sutton
Sunday May 19th (7pm to 9pm): Sutton's Curling Club, parking lot, 26 Pleasant street, Sutton
Saturday May 25th (7am to 10am): Pens, ticket booth, 900 Réal, Sutton
Sunday June 2th (7am to 10am): Sutton's Curling Club, parking lot, 26 Pleasant street, Sutton
Saturday June 8th (7am to 10am): Hotel Horizon, lower parking lot, 297 Maple, Sutton
Cost: Voluntary contribution (suggested amount 20$ per person). A trail acces ticket or an annual PENS membership is required on May 25 (daily access available on site or online).
Reservation mandatory 514 266-9229 or
Bring your binoculars, good shoes and a bird identification guide (if you have one)!
Spring & Automn's clean up
Saturday May 25th from 10 am to 3 pm - beer and pizza at the end of the day!
*postponed until the following day if it rains
Meeting place: to come
For registration or more informations: https://form.jotform.com/202234337123241
Astronomy & Photography
Guided starry sky photography tour
Samer from Zenderfull takes you on a stellar experience to raise your awareness of sky observation, light pollution, astronomy and the outdoors, while immersing you in an exceptionnal experience through photography.
Friday May 31st - 8pm to 11:55pm
Friday August 2nd - 8pm to 11:35pm
Reservation and information: https://www.zenderfull.com/escapades
Cost: 50$
Moonlight Hike
Reservation required to know where and when it starts, and to be advised if we have to cancel
Information and reservation: https://form.jotform.com/220954170574255
Cost: $7 PENS members or $15 for non-member (includes trail access fee).
Saturday June 22nd, 2024 Dos d'Orignal
Saturday June 22nd, 2024 sommet des Hollandais (more leisurely with Les Pas Pressés - information and reservation: https://www.jotform.com/build/233544057574258
Saturday July 20th, 2024 Round Top
Saturday July 20th, 2024 lac Spruce (more leisurely with Les Pas Pressés - information and reservation: https://www.jotform.com/build/233544057574258
Saturday August 17th, 2024 lac Mohawk
Saturday September 14th, 2024 Dos d'Orignal
Saturday September 14th, 2024 sommet des Hollandais (more leisurely with Les Pas Pressés - information and reservation: https://www.jotform.com/build/233544057574258
Saturday October 19th, 2024 Round Top
Saturday October 19th, 2024 lac Spruce (more leisurely with Les Pas Pressés - information and reservation: https://www.jotform.com/build/233544057574258
The great Automn Hike (coming soon)
Meet at the welcome booth at 8h30 a.m.
Allow 5 to 6 hours for this demanding hike, depending on whether your a sportsman or a contemplative hiker.
Bring a snack, plenty of water, walking poles if you whish and a good raincoat. This activity is not recommended for novices as the route is long and demanding (many ascents and descents).
Cost: Pens or Sentiers de l'Estrie members, 7$ - Others 15$
Registration MANDATORY: https://form.jotform.com/221213515792249
Mushroom Workshop (coming soon)
Once again, Paul Dorion is offering to share his passion for the incredible world of mycology that he has had since the age of five; and of course, all the knowledge he has aquired over the years.
The Wild Mushroom Identification workshops consist of a full day activity, from 9:30am-4:00pm and only costs $60 per person (free for children under the age of 12 years old).
* Paul can be available on other days if you wish to participate but cannot attend on a Saturday.
To register, select a date and sign up by responding to the below email, phone number or on Paul’s Facebook page.
For information AND registration (mandatory) contact: Paul Dorion, Champignons des Cantons, au (450) 538-3469 or
Club des Godasses
The Club des Godasses is a select club for over-50s interested in the trails of the Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton. Hikes are free for members or $8 per hike for non-members (except for the Village-Montagne trail and Chute du Pekan, which are free).
Monday's Pas Pressés
The Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton organizes forest immersions with no specific distance or performance objectives, focusing instead on contact with nature, contemplation and the poetry of the place.
Les ''Pas Pressés'' are aimed at anyone wishing to take a more meditative approach to hiking in the forest. A walk of around two hours is envisaged. Departure is at 9:30 am. The meeting place will be e-mailed to you after registration. The location may be elsewhere than the park, but always in the area. Don't forget your poles!
To register, email us at
Tuesday's Enthusiasts (starting May 21)
Hikes take place year-round on Tuesdays every two weeks at 8:30 a.m. (3 to 4 hours - 8 to 10 km). You'll need to be in very good physical shape for this fast-paced, longer-distance hike, and be well equipped: walking shoes or boots, poles, water bottle, appropriate clothing depending on the weather and time of year, crampons and headlamp in winter.
You'll receive an e-mail every two weeks telling you where to meet, but often it's at the park welcome station at 800 chemin Réal. In the event of cancellation, we'll notify you the day before the hike.
A few surprise outings will be added to the regular hikes. If you're interested, send us your contact details to
Wednesday Godasses
Hikes take place all year round on Wednesdays at 4pm (2 hours maximum - around 5 km). You'll need to be fit enough to hike in the mountains on rock and root paths, and be well equipped: walking shoes or boots, poles, water bottle, appropriate clothing depending on the weather and time of year, crampons and headlamp in winter.
You'll receive an e-mail every week telling you where to meet, but it's often at the park welcome station at 800 chemin Réal. In the event of cancellation, we will notify you no later than 1 p.m. on the day of the hike.
If you are interested, please send your contact details to
