Fishing, hockey and motorcycling | The perfect recipe for enjoying a lake in winter

The ice and its possibilities delight the inhabitants of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, in Montérégie, who took advantage of a sunny Sunday to practice a variety of activities on Lac des Deux Montagnes.

Posted at 9:00 a.m.

Text: Lila Dussault
The Press

Photos : Dominick Gravel
The Press

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To practice ice fishing during the cold season, some settle in the middle of Lac des Deux Montagnes… like at home.

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Outdoor afternoon with the family. Tomas, Tristan and Emma play hockey on Lac des Deux Montagnes, west of Montreal, while their parents ice fish.

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Motorcycling on ice has something to stimulate thrill seekers, like this driver, Mathias Bédard.

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Friends, Mathias Bédard, Carl Marrotte and Louis-Pierre Dubuc, joined on Sunday for a short trip on two wheels.

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The -15°C did not prevent Carl Marrotte from practicing his sport on two wheels, while the ice was still solid on Lac des Deux Montagnes.

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Helmets, ski goggles and thick coats: the equipment for practicing ice motorcycling keeps you warm and safe. In this photo: Mathias Bédard, Carl Marrotte and Louis-Pierre Dubuc