BESIDE Habitat, the ideal place for freelancers and businesses seeking inspiration, team cohesion, and creativity.

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The ideal place for your retreats.

Located in the heart of Lanaudière, just 1 hour from Montreal, our destination provides a peaceful and creative haven for corporate retreats, strategic seminars, and team-building activities.

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Award-Winning Architecture

Our turnkey rental chalets offer an unparalleled experience and comfort for your stay. With their generous windows providing breathtaking views of the landscape, our chalets offer complete privacy, ideal for a serene retreat. Enjoy your coffee with a natural panorama, prepare a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, relax in the dry sauna, or warm up by the wood stove in the comfort of your living room.

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Protected Territory

BESIDE Habitat Lanaudière is located on a 1,254-acre property, of which 900 acres are permanently protected. With its mature forest, two crystal-clear lakes, and walking trails, take a break from meetings to refresh your mind with a hike, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or a dip in the lakes.

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Genuine Hospitality

Our dedicated team is at your disposal to meet all your needs. From concierge services and activity planning to catering coordination, we ensure your stay is flawless. Our team works closely with you to plan your strategic retreat in advance and guarantee an impeccable experience.

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Nature/Culture Workshops

Whether to strengthen team bonds or stimulate creativity, our destination offers a range of on-site and nearby activities. Depending on the season, participate in guided hikes through our wooded trails, mycology workshops, birdwatching, fire-cooking sessions, fly fishing, maple syrup making, yoga classes, and more.

EXPeRIENCE

Our team collaborates with you to plan your strategic retreat in advance and ensure a flawless experience.

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Our Facilities

- 40 chalets with 1 to 4 bedrooms
- Parking in front of each chalet
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- 900-acre protected area
- Walking trails
- Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails
- 2 lakes with docks
- Watercrafts

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Available Services

- Rental of adjoining chalets
- Personalized welcome
- Brainstorming toolkits
- On-site activity coordination and with our partners
- Catering coordination
- Early check-in and late check-out

Each season offers a unique panorama and a multitude of on-site and nearby activities.

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ON-site activities

Summer

Hiking
Trail running
Swimming
Observation of birds and mammals
Sauna
Paddleboarding*
Canoeing*
Fishing**

* Canoes, rowboats and paddle boards are self-service. No reservation is necessary.

**Note that we do not provide fishing rods, so don't forget yours. Take the time to consult the regulations in force on the lakes and purchase your fishing rights.

Hiver

Snowshoeing
Observation of birds and mammals
Hiking
Sauna

**Note that we do not provide snowshoes, so don't forget yours.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

À la carte

Finnish-style fire-cooked salmon
Wine/beer tasting
Forest survival workshop
Mycology workshop
Maple syrup workshop
Yoga classes
Massage therapy

Nearby

La Source nordic baths
Arbraska - arbre en arbre
Trécarré Microbrewery
Grand Dérangement Distillery
Golf
Dog sledding
Bison ranch
River canoeing

We offer a turnkey package with competitive pricing for corporate groups.

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Contact us now to plan your corporate retreat.

Jonathan Desroches
info@besidehabitat.com
514 876-6161

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If we don't meet in town,
you'll find us in nature.