Lake Barron in Gore is 55 minutes (75 km) from downtown Montreal — close enough not to lose half a day, far enough to truly disconnect.
Main route (fastest)
- Autoroute 15 N to exit 60 (Lachute / Saint-Sauveur)
- Route 327 N from exit
- Through Lachute village (follow 327 N)
- ~12 km to chemin Cambria
- Right on chemin Cambria
- Chalet at 288 chemin Cambria on the right
75 km, 55 min no traffic, 65-75 min rush hour. GPS: 45.7833°N, -74.2035°W.
Scenic alternate (+15 min)
15 N to Saint-Sauveur exit, through Saint-Sauveur, Piedmont, Sainte-Adèle on route 117, left on 364 to Morin Heights, then 329 S to Gore.
Storm-day plan
Autoroute 50 W from Laval/Mirabel, exit Lachute, join 327 N. Equivalent distance, sometimes clearer in winter.
Useful stops en route
- Fuel: Costco Saint-Eustache (cheapest), or Esso/Petro-Canada Lachute (last station before Gore — no station in Gore itself)
- Week 1 groceries: Super C or IGA Lachute (20 min from chalet), SAQ Lachute for wine/spirits
- Coffee/lunch: Saint-Sauveur (La Brûlerie des Monts), Morin Heights (Boulangerie Marie-Sandrine)
Public transport (yes, possible)
Bus 14 Galland from Berri-UQAM or Côte-Vertu → Saint-Sauveur stop (~1h30, ~$30), then taxi/Uber to Gore (~30 km, ~$50). Total ~2h30, ~$80 per person.
Things to know
- Cellular: Bell and Telus work well at chalet, Vidéotron/Rogers spotty
- GPS: Google Maps reliable; Waze sometimes suggests bad shortcuts
- Winter: snow tires mandatory Dec 1 to March 15; Route 327 well-maintained, last km on chemin Cambria is rural
- Summer weekends: Hwy 15 jammed Fri 3-7 PM (NB) and Sun 3-8 PM (SB) — shift travel if possible
Costs (couple, return Montreal-Gore)
~$25-35 fuel + free tolls + ~$25 coffee/lunch + ~$120-180 week 1 groceries = ~$170-240 initial round trip. Vs ~$150-200 Uber one-way — driving is much cheaper.
Book the chalet
Barron Lakehouse offers monthly rentals. Rates and availability · Make a request.