Winter
Winter at Grand Lac Rond combines the tranquility of skating or snowshoeing along the lake with a host of nearby adventures: snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice hockey, downhill skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing trails, and much more. It's the perfect balance between comfortable cottage relaxation and exciting winter exploration.
Always check the thickness and quality of the ice in several places.
Prepare yourself with the right equipment and inform someone of your destination. Avoid alcohol, nighttime outings, and areas with strong currents or suspect ice surfaces.
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When in doubt... stay off the ice. If you or someone else falls through the ice, be prepared by consulting this guide from the Canadian Red Cross.
Activities on the lake
Ice skating and snowshoeing around the chalet
Enjoy natural ice skating and snowshoeing right from the lake shore.
Snowmobiling through the landscapes
Local snowmobile trails are easily accessible from the lake, offering groomed trails across the Canadian Shield near Devil's Mountain Regional Park.
Adventures on nearby trails
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in regional parks
Nearby destinations, such as Montagne du Diable Regional Park, offer an extensive network of groomed trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Winter Hike at the White-Tailed Deer Interpretive Center
Just 10 minutes from the lake , this family center offers forest and plain trail loops, accessible all year round.
Downhill skiing and sliding nearby
Mont-Ste-Marie Ski Resort (≈50 min)
A resort operated by Intrawest offering downhill skiing on a variety of slopes.
Sliding and tubing
Local hills near Mont-Ste-Marie or Montagne du Diable offer tobogganing slopes for the whole family to enjoy.