Geai bleu | waterfront | spa | sauna | dogfriendly

Summary:
Chalet le Geai Bleu is located in Lanaudière, more precisely in Chertsey, 50 minutes from Montreal. You'll enjoy a breathtaking view of a maple forest. It's the perfect place to make memories with your family, close to nature. You'll have access to Lac Lili, a completely natural head lake with no motorboats. It's a magnificent lake with pure, clear water.
Inclusion: 2 kayaks + 2 paddeboards + 1 pedal boat

The Space:
The chalet is close to various activities in the Lanaudière region, such as the Complexe Atlantide in St-Calixte.

The chalet has a spa, which you can access during your stay. What's more, the chalet is built to accommodate people with reduced mobility.

The large terrace lets you take full advantage of the open country air. You also have access to a BBQ for grilling your meals.

The kitchen is very modern, dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and highchair for children. The living room has a comfortable sofa bed with a magnificent gas fireplace to enjoy your evenings.

This chalet is designed with families in mind: it has an indoor playpen, high chair, children's play equipment and an outdoor swing.

High-speed Internet access

The Neighborhood:
☀️ Summer Activities
🐾 Familizoo at Complexe Atlantide – Saint-Calixte (~10 min)
Familizoo is an animal sanctuary with nearly 300 exotic and local animals.
You'll also find a water park with slides, a wading pool, and water games.
The complex also features a magic castle, inflatable games, and activities for the whole family.
You can even extend your visit by staying on-site.

🌳 Arbraska Rawdon (~30 min) *Discount available on demand*
Located in Rawdon, Arbraska offers treetop courses suitable for children aged 5 and up.
Families can enjoy zip lines, suspended bridges, and fun aerial courses.
Arbraska also offers winter activities such as snowshoeing and cave exploration.

🏞️ Parc régional de la Forêt-Ouareau (~20 min)
This park offers a wide variety of family activities:
Hiking: Over 100 km of trails suitable for all levels, including the Petite Rivière du Nord Trail, an educational path with interpretive panels about local fauna and flora.
Boat Rentals: Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available to explore the park's lakes and rivers.
Camping and Ready-to-Camp: Nature-based accommodation with family-friendly amenities.
Hébertism: Obstacle courses in the Pont-Suspendu sector, ideal for kids.
Mountain Biking: Trails suitable for cyclists of all levels.
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing: Over 30 km of trails for winter activities.
Tobogganing: Two chutes available in the Massif sector.
Backcountry Skiing: Trails for outdoor winter enthusiasts.

❄️ Winter Activities
🎿 Ski Montcalm – Rawdon (~25 min)
Ski Montcalm offers 25 alpine ski trails, ranging from beginner to advanced.
Tobogganing is also available, for fun and dynamic family moments.

🛷 Tobogganing and Ski at Ski Garceau (~25 min)
Ski Garceau not only offers alpine skiing but also tobogganing trails, ideal for families.
The site is equipped with many facilities to ensure fun and safety on the mountain.

🏞️ Parc National du Mont-Tremblant (~30 min)
Located at the border of the region, this park offers winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tobogganing.
The Lac Provost beach is also set up and supervised, perfect for a family break.

Getting Around:
When it starts snowing, it's advisable to have a 4x4 or AWD car, or good winter tires for a normal car, as there's a slope to climb to reach Lac Lili. We are not responsible for any problems caused.

Other Things to Note:
*** To note:
Parties are prohibited. Excessive noise detection devices are installed inside and outside the chalet. We want to keep a good relationship with our neighbors.

**BBQ maintained in summer only**

Security deposit
There is a security deposit to be held on your credit card during your stay. It is automatically released after your departure if there are no complications in the establishment. Thank you for your understanding.

Rules for Dog Friendly
We accept under certain strict conditions and only with our authorization.
๏ Additional fees: $100 per animal per stay or $200 per month for long-term stays.
๏ We do not accept young dogs under 1 year old.
๏ Mandatory: the dog must be sterilized
๏ Your dog must be "clean", must not climb on the furniture, nor access the rooms at all times.
๏ Your dog must not cause noise pollution for neighbours.
๏ Guests must pick up dog excrement at all times, in case of default a fee will be charged.
๏ Guests must vacuum at the end of their stay. (Floors, couch etc.)