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A Contest and a Phenomenon That Keeps Repeating<\/h2>\n

Every year, I look forward to this moment with excitement: the melting of the lake.
Once again, this year, the ice was fully gone by April 27th \u2014 for the third year in a row!
(A date to keep in mind for next year\u2019s contest!)<\/p>\n

A First Canoe Outing Filled With Wildlife Encounters<\/h2>\n

\"\"To mark the occasion, we took our very first canoe outing of the season.
It felt incredible to be gliding over open water again.
Nature, true to itself, welcomed us with some wonderful surprises:
a turtle basking in the sun, a majestic male common merganser, and of course, the return of our beloved loon, its call echoing across the lake once again.<\/p>\n

The Forest\u2019s Springtime Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another unmistakable sign of the season: the chorus of spring peepers.
As soon as the sun begins to set, the forest comes alive with a symphony of high-pitched “peeps” filling the air.
These tiny frogs create a bright, vibrant soundtrack that announces the true arrival of spring.<\/p>\n

A Magical Time to Enjoy the Forest<\/h2>\n

\"\"I say it often \u2014 and I’ll say it again this year \u2014 this is truly one of my favorite times to be in the forest.
Everything feels like it’s slowly waking up: the water laps gently at the shores, buds start to swell on the branches, and the animals return to their routines.
Plus, the air is still cool and fresh, naturally inviting you to slow down.<\/p>\n

For now, nature is treating us kindly: mosquitoes haven’t returned yet, making every moment outside a true privilege.
It\u2019s only around mid-May, when the buds burst into full bloom, that we\u2019ll need to start sharing the forest with them.<\/p>\n

Take Advantage of Our Spring Offers<\/h2>\n

\"\"We still have fantastic weekday promotions for those looking for a peaceful escape.
And for those wanting to mix work and nature, our remote work package is the perfect solution: enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi access at the guest lodge while surrounded by the beauty of the forest.<\/p>\n

A few weekend availabilities are still open as well if you\u2019re ready for a last-minute getaway.
It\u2019s also a perfect time to discover our rustic camping sites, ideal for those seeking an even deeper connection with nature.<\/p>\n

An Invitation to Experience Spring in the Forest<\/h2>\n

\"\"If you\u2019ve never experienced the forest during this magical time of year, we warmly invite you to come and witness the transition for yourself.
Before the summer rush begins, it\u2019s the perfect moment to slow down, reconnect, and savor nature\u2019s quiet beauty.<\/p>\n

Book your nature retreat now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Contest and a Phenomenon That Keeps Repeating Every year, I look forward to this moment with excitement: the melting of the lake.Once again, this year, the ice was fully gone by April 27th \u2014 for the third year in a row!(A date to keep in mind for next year\u2019s contest!) A First Canoe Outing… Continue reading The Great Thaw: A Season of Renewal at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3932,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Great Thaw: A Season of Renewal at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge - Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate spring at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge: discover the great thaw, the return of the loons and frogs, and experience a peaceful nature retreat in the Laurentians.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Great Thaw: A Season of Renewal at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Celebrate spring at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge: discover the great thaw, the return of the loons and frogs, and experience a peaceful nature retreat in the Laurentians.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lievrerouge.ca\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-28T12:10:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-28T12:22:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bc8e25d4-ea58-4d93-a248-216c27bb69661.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"993\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"913\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mathieu Cl\u00e9roux\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mathieu Cl\u00e9roux\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Mathieu Cl\u00e9roux\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/#\/schema\/person\/0599967b9d1367c2677d3bbd64df7143\"},\"headline\":\"The Great Thaw: A Season of Renewal at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-28T12:10:58+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-28T12:22:15+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/\"},\"wordCount\":455,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bc8e25d4-ea58-4d93-a248-216c27bb69661.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/lievrerouge.ca\/en\/the-great-thaw\/\",\"name\":\"The Great Thaw: A Season of Renewal at Refuge du Li\u00e8vre Rouge - 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