Blog & guides
The best activities, the best spots, the best moments. Everything we've learned organizing and hosting from Chalet Lac Saint-Thomas.
Two dedicated guides depending on your type of stay — one for families, one for athletes.
Family guide Complete guide for big families: activities in Amherst, outings to Mont-Tremblant (winter and summer), and why this cottage is ideal for family stays.
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Ironman guide Racing the IRONMAN 70.3 on June 21, 2026 (or the 5150 on June 20)? Recovery lodging 20 min from the race, built for athletes and their teams.
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Road Trip Everything Indian and South Asian families from the GTA need to know: the Subramanya Ayyappa Mariamman Temple, how to get there, and how to turn it into a full Laurentian getaway.
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Activities Skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding — everything you can do 20 minutes from Chalet Lac Saint-Thomas during the cold season.
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Fishing Pike, perch, and the best spots: practical guide to plan your fishing sessions on the private lake at Chalet Lac Saint-Thomas.
Read article → Family Parc Omega, National Park, hikes, restaurants, free activities: the best family outings to discover near Amherst.
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