Activities
Swim in the Lake: All About Lac Boeuf
What is so special about our lake entrance?
We have a VERY shallow lake entrance. This means there is no possibility to dive off our dock from the shore and into the water. We LOVE this feature as it means there is very little chance of a drowning accident for adults, children or animals. We also enjoy a sandy entrance whereas just a few feet to the right and left there are wetlands. We get the benefits of the wetlands (water purification) but not the slimy feeling on our feet!
Where does the water come from?
Our dear (pun intended) little lake is a ground fed water reserve. This means there is no river that dumps into our lake. This is wonderful news! It means this water is pristine water with very little man made pollution possible as all water goes through the earth to be filtered before rising into the lake.
Why is the water orangey coloured?
You may notice the water has an orange tinge. This is because it is high in iron. This is not dangerous AT ALL. In fact, iron is something our bodies need every day, so drinking iron rich water is healthy. Our drinking water comes from a well dug behind the house so the same type of water you find in the lake will be in the drinking water. We balance the drinking water with salts because the iron stains all the porcelain in the bathrooms a nice rust colour otherwise. Our drinking water is tested regularly and is very delicious and perfect to drink.
Running, biking & walking near the Chalet
One of our founders favourite activities is running! Although running, biking or walking on the road is okay provided you are attentive to cars passing, we love the dirt road that wraps around the tiny lake we are on - Chemin Cloutier. The best running path is to run to Chemin Cloutier and follow the dirt road to the right all the way to the end and then come back and hug the right around lac boeuf and jog all the way to the end of the lake. Looping back and forth is about a 3.5km run.
Plan a private boating excursion
Getting on the larger lakes can be a fun experience. You can easily rent a boat for a day and cruise around. We recommend this rental place in St-Donat city center:https://locationaquaterre.com/
Hike Montagne Noire
The closest provincial hike is 5 minutes drive from Chalet Renne. It is a 2-3 hour hike to the summit and where you will find the remains of a plane that crashed in the 1940’s.
https://goo.gl/maps/b67Ssb76ENvg9Eqz6
For kids: the kid friendly hikes
There are 2 kid-friendly hikes worth mentioning because they are interesting and the distance is right for little legs.
Cap de la Fée (Fairy Cape Hike!):https://goo.gl/maps/YXZF9zju3VJW9sWf9
Very pretty hike!
Park Regional Val David Val Morin:https://g.page/ParcVDVMFarHills?share
Children’s mission & hike with goals and little activity zones built into an entirely flat hike. Perfect for very little hikers who also may want to be in strollers or on tricycles!