Lake Barron in summer from the chalet private dock, Gore (Laurentians)

FOR FAMILIES

A chalet designed for 8 adults and 6 children

Four bedrooms, kids' bunk room, navigable lake, beach 15 min away. The family stay you've been searching for in the Laurentians.

Why Barron Lakehouse for your family

4 bedrooms, 14 sleeps

3 Queen beds for adults + 2 bunk beds in a kids-dedicated room (6 single beds) + 1 sofa bed. Kids get their space, you get yours.

Private lake without crowds

Lake Barron is navigable but uncrowded. No noisy waterskiing, no hotel with animation 200 m away. Quiet guaranteed for naps and family swims.

Gradual-entry dock

The private dock allows gradual water entry for kids. Increasing depth, no abrupt drop-off. Always under adult supervision, but the environment is reassuring.

2055 sq ft + outdoor

Enough space that nobody steps on each other. Living room, dining, basement lounge, terrace, balcony, yard. Kids can play while you work or cook.

Turn-key

Linens, towels, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, central vacuum, BBQ, outdoor fire pit. Bring your clothes, the rest is there.

Real kitchen for 14

Central island, full-size appliances, dishwasher, 8-10 seat dining table + counter. Cook for the tribe without claustrophobia or dish overflow.

Activities for kids

Supervised beach — Beattie Park (15 min)

Municipal beach with lifeguards in summer, fine sand, gradual depth. Picnic area, community BBQs. Kayaks and pedalos rental on site.

Kayak and paddleboard

Lake Barron is perfect to introduce kids. Full loop in 30 min, quiet bays throughout. Deep water but gradual entry from the private dock.

Dock fishing

Perch is easy to catch from the private dock — perfect for kids. QC fishing permit free for children. See the detailed guide.

Winter: skating, snowshoeing, tubing

Lake freezes into natural skating rink. Snowshoeing 15 min at Beattie Park. Tubing at Mont-Habitant (25 min). Spa after each outing.

Rainy days: basement

The basement living room is a play refuge. Large TV, games, floor space. Ideal when weather spoils the planned outing.

Safety and quiet

  • No snowmobiles on the lake. Lake Barron forbids snowmobiles, unlike other Laurentian lakes.
  • No high-power motors. Only electric and low-power allowed. Family atmosphere guaranteed.
  • Gas fireplace, no indoor wood. No ember risk or dangerous handling for kids.
  • CO + smoke detectors + fire extinguisher. Up-to-date safety, verified annually.
  • Outdoor camera (disclosed). Entrance surveillance only, no indoor cameras. Law-compliant.
  • CLSC Lachute 20 min away. For non-urgent medical needs. Hôpital Lachute 25 min.

Ready for the family stay that fits you?

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