Surrounded by water and mountains, Lanaudière’s 18 outfitters are veritable playgrounds with plenty to offer vacationers of all kinds! Far beyond hunting and fishing, numerous activities are organized in the summer, but also throughout the year, to take full advantage of Lanaudière’s forests and their hidden treasures.
Mountain biking
Attention mountain bikers, who have been growing in number in recent years: Lanaudière’s outfitters, with their mountainous terrain and breathtaking landscapes, are places to explore on two wheels! Whether on a marked trail or off-trail, discover the natural beauty that makes the region famous thanks to the facilities offered by these outfitters:
- Pignon Rouge Mokocan (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Lac du Repos (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Le Vent de la Savane (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Coin Lavigne (Saint-Côme);
- Au Pays de Réal Massé (Saint-Zénon);
- Du Lac Croche (Saint-Côme).
ATV/Quad
Motor vehicle enthusiasts are not left out, as they are also invited to explore the forest and discover all its splendor aboard their ATVs! Several outfitters have developed accessible and safe trails on their sites—kilometers and kilometers to explore on your own, with friends, or even with family!
Here are the outfitters offering this activity and from which you can enjoy the trails:
- Lac du Repos (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Coin Lavigne (Saint-Côme);
- Kan-À-Mouche (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Du Lac Croche (Saint-Côme);
- Pignon Rouge Mokocan (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Auberge La Barrière (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie);
- Au Pays de Réal Massé (Saint-Zénon).
Beach and swimming
For a more relaxing vacation, between fishing trips or after a hike, enjoy the beaches along the lakeshores and unwind! Whether you want to bask in the sun, cool off in the lake, or build sandcastles, these beaches are the perfect place to spend quality time with your family in a natural and utterly relaxing setting!
Bring your swimsuits and towels and enjoy the amenities offered at the water’s edge at these outfitters:
- Pignon Rouge Mokocan (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Évasion Plein Air Trudeau (Saint-Zénon);
- Le Vent de la Savane (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Coin Lavigne (Saint-Côme);
- Du Lac Croche (Saint-Côme);
- Kan-À-Mouche (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Centre du pourvoyeur Mastigouche (Mandeville);
- Au Pays de Réal Massé (Saint-Zénon);
- Auberge La Barrière (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie);
- Lac du Repos (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Domaine Bazinet (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie).
Hiking
A favorite sport among outdoor enthusiasts, hiking attracts new fans year after year! And the region has plenty to offer with its miles of trails in the heart of nature, through its magnificent outfitters. Experience the spectacle of nature on your own or with a guide, breathe in the fresh air of Lanaudière, and cool off in the lake afterwards! Here are the outfitters where you can walk and recharge your batteries in the forest:
- Du Lac Croche (Saint-Côme);
- Domaine du Renard Bleu (Saint-Damien);
- Pavillon Basilières (Saint-Zénon);
- Auberge La Barrière (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie);
- Le Vent de la Savane (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Saint-Zénon (Saint-Zénon);
- Au Pays de Réal Massé (Saint-Zénon);
- Domaine Bazinet (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie);
- Pignon Rouge Mokocan (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Kan-À-Mouche (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Lac du Repos (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Richard (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Centre du pourvoyeur Mastigouche (Mandeville);
- Coin Lavigne (Saint-Côme);
- Évasion Plein Air Trudeau (Saint-Zénon);
- Roger Gladu (Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola).
Wildlife viewing
What would a vacation in the great outdoors be without taking the time to observe wildlife? Lanaudière’s outfitters offer a beautiful showcase and almost privileged access, with all due respect, to the species that bring our forests to life. Don’t forget your binoculars and try to spot our beavers, white-tailed deer and, who knows, maybe even a black bear! Fun for the whole family guaranteed!
To make your observation or search-and-find game easier, these outfitters provide amenities for vacationers:
- Au Pays de Réal Massé (Saint-Zénon);
- Domaine du Renard Bleu (Saint-Damien);
- Kan-À-Mouche (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Pavillon Basilières (Saint-Zénon);
- Pignon Rouge Mokocan (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Auberge La Barrière (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie);
- Domaine Bazinet (Sainte-Émélie-de-L’Énergie);
- Coin Lavigne (Saint-Côme);
- Le Vent de la Savane (Saint-Michel-des-Saints);
- Saint-Zénon (Saint-Zénon);
- Du Lac Saint-Pierre (Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola);
- Lac du Repos (Saint-Michel-des-Saints).
Of course, all 18 outfitters in Lanaudière are renowned for their quality fishing and facilities that allow all anglers—experienced or not—to enjoy a great time on the water! Many of them also offer amenities for children, who can have fun on the playgrounds, among other things. Fun and activities for the whole family, indeed!
When planning your next stay, whether it’s for one or more days, find out about the activities available on site and take full advantage of everything the outfitters have to offer. For more information, visit pourvoirielanaudiere.com.
Have a great vacation!