{"id":14433,"date":"2022-10-18T09:25:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T14:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/?p=14433"},"modified":"2022-10-18T09:25:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T14:25:50","slug":"5-best-winter-huts-in-quebec-and-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/5-best-winter-huts-in-quebec-and-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best winter huts in Quebec and Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":14428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[224,222],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-guides-adventures"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"During the winter, most of us are guilty of choosing the warmth and comfort of home over venturing out into the cold outdoors. But if, like the SAIL team, you are yearning for fresh air and an opportunity to completely disconnect from the modern world, away from TV or any cell signal, spending the night in a winter hut may be just the ticket. Whether you are hiking a trail alone, or taking the family out on a short winter escape, here is our selection of the five best winter huts to stay at in Quebec and Ontario."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will find out more about: "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"The main features of winter huts","text_content":"

The main features of winter huts<\/h2>\r\nCampers opting to spend the night in a winter hut get the best of both worlds: a comfortable, warm refuge while exploring the great outdoors. However, first-timers should know what to expect when sleeping in a hut, yurt, or cabin. While they vary in size and layout, most of them offer the same basic facilities: a bed, a wood stove and dry toilets outside. Wood and basic furniture are provided, but there aren\u2019t always water points nearby. Also, some huts are located on well-developed campgrounds and can be driven to, while others are more isolated and can only be reached on foot. It\u2019s important to note that some winter huts are community-style, which means beds are rented on an individual basis. Therefore, unless your party has booked the entire hut, other hikers may join you. Which represents a perfect opportunity to meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and have interesting conversations around the campfire."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"The one with the view: Refuge Liguori (Quebec)","text_content":"

The one with the view: Refuge Liguori (Quebec)<\/h2>\r\nThe Sentier des Caps is a popular Quebec destination for snowshoers and winter hikers. Known for its multi-day scenic hiking trails, it features warming huts at several key points along the journey. However, the Sentier des Caps could prove a scary enterprise for first-time winter campers, which is why staying at the Refuge Liguori is a wonderful way to discover the area without committing to a multi-day thru-hike. Located a short distance from the start of the trail, the hut offers the most breathtaking view over the St. Lawrence River, and can be used as a stopover as part of a longer hike, or as a base as you explore other shorter, looping paths. Just grab some snowshoes<\/a> or a good pair of winter cleats<\/a>, and enjoy the peaceful sight of the winter fog rising over the river first thing in the morning.\r\n