Centre touristique du Lac-Simon

Stroll along the 2-km-long shore and revel in the fine sand and clear water. Do you love swimming? The supervised swimming area is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until mid-August, and weekends only from mid-August until Labour Day A paradise for parents and kids alike! Sand castles or volleyball: take your pick!

A 2-km cycling path crosses a white pine stand before arriving in the town of Duhamel. Mountain biking enthusiasts can take the trails used for cross country skiing in the winter or the municipality's new cycling path. The two circuits run for about ten or so kilometres each.

Explore the woods! A beautiful mixed forest offers 5 km of hiking trails. Among them, the 4-km Paruline is an interpretive trail that gives you the chance to learn more about the surrounding nature!

Fishing on Lac Simon

An angler's paradise, Lac Simon is a habitat for many sports fishing species. Lake trout, landlocked salmon, whitefish, smallmouth bass or speckled trout...proof that the lake is in good health. Try your luck! Québec fishing licence required.

Fishing at Lac de la Ferme

Just a few minutes from the campground, there's a perfect sport for family fishing. From the edge of this pretty lake, you can tantalize speckled trout, perch or smallmouth bass. Motor boats are prohibited on the lake.

Enjoy the two eighteen-hole mini-golf courses: everything you need for family fun! Open daily until the end of the season. Equipment available at the reception office.

Swings, slides, ladders...summer and winter alike, the kids will adore these playgrounds near the community centre. Monitors will be on the site every day until mid-August, and only on the weekends from mid-August until Labour Day.

Bring your boat or rent one here. The 2,800-hectare Lac Simon has a wide range of discoveries in store for you. Explore the shores aboard a canoe, kayak, pedal boat or row boat, go birdwatching or cast your fishing line.

The deep clear waters of Lac Simon attract scuba diving buffs. Outside the summer season, divers can explore the shipwreck of an old log-boom tugboat, which sank close to 75 years ago.

Enjoy over 10 km of mechanically groomed trails. Divided into 6 loops around the cabins, these trails are accessible to beginners.

There are many speckled trout in Lac de la Ferme. It is one of the few bodies of water where they can be found in the winter. Between fishing sessions, you can warm up in the log cabin shelter. Québec fishing licence required.

In the winter, 1,000 to 2,000 white-tailed deer visit the Lac Simon area. They are very sociable and do not fear visitors. Guaranteed show from your cabin or on a hike!

The no. 43 snowmobiling trail of the Trans-Québec network crosses part of the tourist resort. Go on a long snowmobiling trip and explore the rolling landscapes of Vallée de la Petite Nation. Snowmobile rental available 45 minutes from the resort.

There is a skating rink in the village of Duhamel, 2 km from Centre touristique du Lac-Simon.

Kids and adults will love this activity, which never goes out of style. The tubes are free for cabin residents.

Use the 5km of marked snowshoeing trails and enjoy this spot's peacefulness.

Snowshoers can explore 5 km of marked trails. We lend snowshoes to our cabin guests, both children and adults. We rent snowshoes to customers who come and enjoy this activity for the day.