{"id":30137,"date":"2026-09-30T15:49:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/?p=30137"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:50:52","slug":"5-activities-to-do-in-a-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/5-activities-to-do-in-a-van\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Activities to Do in a Van"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text]<!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>Hitting the road in a van isn&#8217;t just about driving to a scenic viewpoint or sleeping by a lake. It&#8217;s really about having the freedom to turn any day into a little adventure. And that&#8217;s probably the greatest luxury when you&#8217;re traveling in a camper van.  <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 activities to do in a van in Quebec or anywhere else to make the most of the open road:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Chase the Most Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re traveling in a van, you&#8217;re not tied to a hotel&#8217;s schedule. You can decide to wake up before everyone else to catch a sunrise or stick around in the evening for a jaw-dropping sunset. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>The challenge? Photograph the most beautiful light of your trip and build a one-of-a-kind memory album. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:image {\"id\":20283,\"width\":\"503px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.2503145251264034\",\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-activites-roadtrip-Le-Baroudeur-1350-x-1080-px-5-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"5 road trip activities van - brunch\" class=\"wp-image-20283\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503145251264034;width:503px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/divi:image --><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Organize a Brunch With a View<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>Who said the best brunches had to be at a restaurant? With a camper van, you can brew a coffee, pull out some croissants and fresh fruit, and take your time savoring the moment in front of a landscape that changes every morning. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>The best part: you don&#8217;t need a specific destination. A stop by a river, a parking spot with a great view, or a quiet little corner is all it takes to turn a simple breakfast into a memorable moment. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Bring a blanket, a portable speaker, and a great playlist to set an even warmer vibe.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Turn the Van Into a Movie Theater<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>Rainy days are part of the adventure too&#8230; Instead of seeing them as a setback, why not turn the van into your own mobile cinema? A few cushions, a blanket, some snacks, a tablet or laptop and you&#8217;re all set. It&#8217;s also a great way to slow down after several days on the road.   <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>And let&#8217;s be honest: watching a movie while the rain gently taps on the van&#8217;s roof has something especially cozy about it.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:image {\"id\":20275,\"width\":\"557px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.2503145251264034\",\"align\":\"center\",\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-activites-roadtrip-Le-Baroudeur-1350-x-1080-px-3-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"5 road trip activities van - stargazing\" class=\"wp-image-20275\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503145251264034;width:557px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/divi:image --><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:heading {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stargaze <\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>Far from the city lights, the Quebec sky becomes a true spectacle. With a van, you can relax and wait for night to fall, then take in the Milky Way right from the back doors. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>No need to be an astronomer: <a href=\"https:\/\/vitotechnology.com\/fr\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a free constellation-tracking app<\/a> makes it easy to identify stars, planets, and sometimes even a few satellites. It&#8217;s a perfect activity for couples, friends, or solo adventurers. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Take on the &#8220;Zero Plan&#8221; Challenge<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>We often spend our vacations trying to plan everything out. What if, just this once, we did the exact opposite? The concept is simple: pick a direction&#8230; and let the day decide the rest.  <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>A farmers market spotted around a bend in the road;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>A little beach that calls you to stop;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>A village cafe;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>A spontaneous hike;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>An ice cream shop that appears out of nowhere.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s often in those unplanned moments that the best memories are made. With a camper van, that kind of freedom is possible because you&#8217;re already carrying everything you need. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:image {\"id\":20279,\"width\":\"643px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.2503145251264034\",\"align\":\"center\",\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-activites-roadtrip-Le-Baroudeur-1350-x-1080-px-4-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"5 road trip activities van - &quot;zero plan&quot; challenge\" class=\"wp-image-20279\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503145251264034;width:643px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/divi:image --><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Live Your Own Road Trip?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>We believe the best memories aren&#8217;t always the ones you plan. They usually start with a simple &#8220;What if we stopped here?&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><!-- divi:paragraph {\"translatedWithWPMLTM\":\"1\"} --><\/p>\n<p>So, <a href=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/vans\/booking\/\">pick a camper van<\/a>, pack your bag, and let the road do the rest. Quebec is full of possibilities&#8230; all that&#8217;s left is to go discover them. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text] Hitting the road in a van isn&#8217;t just about driving to a scenic viewpoint or sleeping by a lake. It&#8217;s really about having the freedom to turn any day into a little adventure. And that&#8217;s probably the greatest luxury when you&#8217;re traveling in a camper van. Here are 5 activities to do in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":19957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Partir en van, ce n'est pas seulement rouler jusqu'\u00e0 un beau point de vue ou dormir au bord d'un lac. C'est surtout avoir la libert\u00e9 de transformer n'importe quelle journ\u00e9e en petite aventure. Et \u00e7a, c'est probablement le plus grand luxe quand on voyage avec une van am\u00e9nag\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voici 5 activit\u00e9s \u00e0 faire en van au Qu\u00e9bec ou ailleurs pour profiter pleinement de la route :<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Partir en chasse aux plus beaux levers et couchers de soleil<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quand on voyage en van, on n'est pas limit\u00e9\u00b7e par les horaires d'un h\u00f4tel. On peut d\u00e9cider de se lever avant tout le monde pour admirer un lever de soleil ou attendre le soir pour assister \u00e0 un coucher de soleil spectaculaire.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Le d\u00e9fi ? Photographier les plus belles lumi\u00e8res du voyage et cr\u00e9er un album souvenir unique.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":20283,\"width\":\"503px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.2503145251264034\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-activites-roadtrip-Le-Baroudeur-1350-x-1080-px-5-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"5 activit\u00e9s roadtrip van - brunch\" class=\"wp-image-20283\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503145251264034;width:503px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Organiser un brunch avec vue<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Qui a dit que les meilleurs brunchs \u00e9taient forc\u00e9ment en restaurant ? Avec une van am\u00e9nag\u00e9e, on peut pr\u00e9parer un caf\u00e9, sortir les croissants, les fruits frais et prendre le temps de savourer le moment devant un paysage qui change chaque matin.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>L'avantage, c'est qu'on n'a pas besoin d'avoir une destination pr\u00e9cise. Une halte au bord d'une rivi\u00e8re, un stationnement avec une belle vue ou un coin tranquille suffisent pour transformer un simple d\u00e9jeuner en souvenir m\u00e9morable.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apporte une couverture, une enceinte portable et une bonne playlist pour cr\u00e9er une ambiance encore plus chaleureuse.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Transformer la van en salle de cin\u00e9ma<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Les journ\u00e9es de pluie font aussi partie de l'aventure... Au lieu de voir \u00e7a comme un contretemps, pourquoi ne pas transformer la van en v\u00e9ritable cin\u00e9ma mobile ? Quelques coussins, une couverture, des collations, une tablette ou un ordinateur et le tour est jou\u00e9. C'est aussi une excellente fa\u00e7on de ralentir le rythme apr\u00e8s plusieurs journ\u00e9es sur la route.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Et avouons-le : regarder un film pendant que la pluie tombe doucement sur le toit de la van, \u00e7a a quelque chose de particuli\u00e8rement r\u00e9confortant.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":20275,\"width\":\"557px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.2503145251264034\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-activites-roadtrip-Le-Baroudeur-1350-x-1080-px-3-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"5 activit\u00e9s roadtrip van - observer les \u00e9toiles\" class=\"wp-image-20275\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503145251264034;width:557px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Observer les \u00e9toiles&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Loin des grandes villes, le ciel qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois devient un v\u00e9ritable spectacle. Avec une van, on peut attendre tranquillement que la nuit tombe et admirer la Voie lact\u00e9e directement depuis la porte arri\u00e8re.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pas besoin d'\u00eatre astronome :&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vitotechnology.com\/fr\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">une application gratuite d'observation des constellations<\/a>&nbsp;permet d'identifier facilement les \u00e9toiles, les plan\u00e8tes et parfois m\u00eame quelques satellites. C'est une activit\u00e9 parfaite en couple, entre ami\u00b7e\u00b7s ou en solo.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Se lancer un d\u00e9fi \"z\u00e9ro plan\"<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On passe souvent nos vacances \u00e0 vouloir tout organiser. Et si, pour une fois, on faisait exactement l'inverse ? Le principe est simple : on choisit une direction\u2026 et on laisse la journ\u00e9e d\u00e9cider de la suite.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Un march\u00e9 public aper\u00e7u au d\u00e9tour d'une route ;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Une petite plage qui donne envie de s'arr\u00eater ;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Un caf\u00e9 de village ;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Une randonn\u00e9e improvis\u00e9e ;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Une cr\u00e8merie qui appara\u00eet par hasard.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>C'est souvent dans ces moments non planifi\u00e9s que naissent les meilleurs souvenirs. Avec une van am\u00e9nag\u00e9e, cette libert\u00e9 devient possible parce qu'on transporte d\u00e9j\u00e0 l'essentiel avec soi.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":20279,\"width\":\"643px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.2503145251264034\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-activites-roadtrip-Le-Baroudeur-1350-x-1080-px-4-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"5 activit\u00e9s roadtrip van - d\u00e9fi &quot;z\u00e9ro plan&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-20279\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2503145251264034;width:643px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pr\u00eat\u00b7e \u00e0 vivre ton propre road trip?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On croit que les plus beaux souvenirs ne sont pas toujours ceux qu'on planifie. Ils commencent souvent par un simple \u00ab Et si on s'arr\u00eatait ici ? \u00bb.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alors,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/van-amenagee\/reservations\/\">choisis une van am\u00e9nag\u00e9e<\/a>, pr\u00e9pare ton sac et laisse la route faire le reste. Le Qu\u00e9bec regorge de possibilit\u00e9s\u2026 il ne reste plus qu'\u00e0 partir les d\u00e9couvrir.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[202,1],"tags":[212],"class_list":["post-30137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advices-en_us","category-non-classifiee","tag-vanlife-en_us"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30137"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30570,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30137\/revisions\/30570"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lebaroudeur.ca\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}