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Animatours

Animatours

🚣 Water🥾 Hiking❄️ Winter🧗 Adventure+7
📍 63, rue du Domaine Garceau, Saint-Donat, Québec, J0T2C0

Animatours Lake is a peaceful haven, surrounded by lush forests and picturesque landscapes. It is an ideal spot for beginners looking to try kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboard in a serene setting.

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Why go

Just a few hours from Montreal, Animatours in Lanaudière offers you a true haven of peace in nature. Enjoy the crystal-clear water and enchanting landscapes to recharge.

What to do

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Paddle on the calm waters of the lake and explore its picturesque corners. It's the perfect activity for beginners and families.
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding: Glide gently across the lake's surface while admiring the natural beauty surrounding you. A relaxing experience accessible to all.
  • Hiking: Discover the surrounding trails where local wildlife and flora await. A great way to add a little exercise to your day.

Nearby

After a day of activities, feel free to enjoy a picnic by the water or relax on the beach. It's the perfect spot to savor a moment of tranquility.

Getting there

From Montreal, expect about a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to reach this little piece of paradise.

Good to know

Don't forget to bring drinking water and sunscreen. Water activities are perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
5 m
Length
3 km
Elevation
200 m
Fishing
Allowed
Place type
Outdoor adventure site
Region
Lanaudière
County
Matawinie
Parking
Available
ParkingToilets

The stay

Practical info

Outdoor adventure site — swimming, recreational canoeing, recreational kayaking, swimming, ice fishing.

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63, rue du Domaine Garceau, Saint-Donat, Québec, J0T2C0
County : Matawinie
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Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Water activities

  • Swimming
  • Canot récréatif
  • Kayak récréatif
  • Natation
  • Pêche sur la glace
  • Pedal boat
  • Stand-up paddleboard
  • Rabaska
  • Ski nautique / wakeboard

Land activities

  • Initiation à la survie en forêt
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski alpin / planche à neige
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Traîneau à chiens
  • Escalade de rocher

Recreation & discovery

  • Kids activities
  • Balade motorisée
  • Snow tubing
  • Nature interpretation
  • Motoneige

Facilities

  • Salle de réunion / réception
  • Restrooms
  • Eau potable
  • Guide accompagnateur
  • Wi-Fi
  • Soutien à l'organisation de congrès / d'événements
  • Transport de bagages
  • Transport d'équipement de sport / plein air
  • Salle : jusqu'à 30 personnes

Food & dining

  • Boxed lunch
  • Salle à manger
  • Service de traiteur

Services

  • Animation disponible
  • Horaire particulier sur demande
  • Intervention par la nature et l'aventure
  • Ouverture possible hors-saison
  • Réservation de l'établissement entier
  • Réservation obligatoire
  • Tarif de groupe
  • Visite guidée en français
  • Groupes : 25 à 92 personnes

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