Near this cottage

• Body of water: private lake on site (Lac Labbe)
• Golf course: private driving range on site (Lac Labbe)

Lac Labbé

• Boats included: kayak, pedalo, canoe, paddleboard, and rowboat
• Swimming: shallow sand beach and midlake platform  
• Lakeside game lounge featuring 5x10 billiards table and ping-pong
• Chapel, with piano and guitar, available on demand
• Trails: long and short trails to explore over 250 hectares of nature
• Outdoor firepit with firewood included
• Board games, books and assortment of movies
• Satellite TV and wifi 

Chute de la Marmite  - (15 min drive) -spend an afternoon exploring this provincial park created around a waterfall/rapids cut through granite rock. Unsupervised swimming is possible downstream of the rapids. The remnants of an early hydro-electric generation installation can still be seen near the riverbank.

Granite Mining Display - (8 min drive or bike ride) - housed in the old fire tower across from the City Hall, this display en francais only gives a picture of the early settlers (circa 1900) and the methods used for extracting granite which was exported internationally. There are some old machines, photos, and samples of different granites and finishes.

Bois Rond Casse Croute - (10 min drive or bike ride) - local poutine stop and in my opinion one of the best. If you are not familiar with this Quebecois staple, then you must experience this local gathering place.

Biking Trail - (9 min drive or bike ride) - old railroads have been transformed into a network of  groomed biking trails extending to Quebec City, featuring rest stations and safety patrols along the way. These trails are easily accessed starting by bicycle from Lac Labbé.

Alexis du Portneuf - (30 min drive) - cheese factory in St Raymond offers a wide range of locally made cheese as well as other offerings. It is possible to have a baguette & cheese lunch. During the summer months, they also offer the best ice cream in the region.

Vallée Bras du Nord - (40 min drive) - extensive trail system for both hiking and internationally known for mountain biking competition. Entry fee is charged to maintain facility.

Old Quebec City - (75 min drive) - a great day trip!! Explore the 400 year old streets complete with cafés, museums, street performers, restaurants, etc. You can also visit the old fortifications - one of the last walled cities remaining in the world!