Things to Do – Chalet 3 Ours, North Hatley
Updated – March 20, 2025
🧊 Winter Activities – Outdoors
Ice Skating
Bring your own skates or rent some to enjoy the skating rink at North Hatley Park.
You can also skate in Magog, along the shores of Lake Memphremagog, then walk to the Koz restaurant for a coffee or hot chocolate. An excellent Mediterranean restaurant worth trying!
Ice Hockey
The park’s hockey rink has two nets in good condition. You will often find players ready for a spontaneous game – just like when we were young, placing hockey sticks at center ice to make the teams!
Street Hockey (Cosom)
Because winter temperatures vary greatly, the rink is sometimes unusable.
The chalet offers 12 cosom sticks, including two goalie sticks, as well as two nets.
Free Sliding at the North Hatley Elementary School
Walk up behind the chalet to the elementary school: the spot is perfect and safe for sliding. Click here.
Free Sliding in Magog
New at Pointe Merry: free slides for children. Large enough to ensure fun for everyone. Click here.
Sliding and Skating at the André Nadeau Outdoor Center
Less than 12 minutes from the chalet: tube sliding, cross-country skiing, and skating at low cost. Click here.
http://basepleinair.ca/
Alpine Touring at Mont Hatley
Climb with skins and ski down freestyle. It’s less than 5 minutes by car from the chalet. Visit https://monthatley.com/
Cross-Country Skiing Along the Massawippi River
Enjoy an 8 km groomed cross-country trail running along the Massawippi River. Beautiful, flat, and easy for everyone.
Alpine Skiing at Mont Orford
A downhill ski mountain less than 25 minutes from the chalet. Enjoy excellent skiing and a beautiful lodge to relax in. Visit https://montorford.com/
Ice Fishing in Front of the Chalet
Equipment available on request (warning: high-risk activity).
Always check ice thickness before going out. Buy worms at the general store to increase your chances.
Fish le Camp also offers:
- tents (up to 16 people)
- 16 rods and bait
- Panoptix Livescope
Winter Sauna (Solstice Sauna)
Right in front of the chalet, enjoy a sauna session with supervised cold-water dips in the lake.
About $34 / 2 hours. Reservations: https://solsticesauna.com/
Spa at Manoir Hovey
For a high-end experience: lakeside spa, exceptional terrace, access to the Tap Room and the Michelin 2-star restaurant. https://manoirhovey.com/fr/spa/le-spa/
$60 in the evening / $85 during the day. Reservation strongly recommended. Prices subject to change.
☀️ Summer Activities – Outdoors
Outdoor Games
- Cornhole: Large black and red wooden boards with 10 beanbags, 5 blue and 5 red.
- Washers: Wooden box with metal washers to toss.Pétanque (flat area at the school)
- Spikeball (park or grass area in front of the chalet)
- Mölkky (Finnish throwing game, two sets available)
Catch Trout and Bass from the Federal Dock
Right in front of the chalet. Buy worms at the general store next door and use the rods and lures provided. Almost guaranteed results! Family fishing permit available at the general store or online.
Boat tour
Hire a captain for a boat tour on the lake. Ask Fishlecamp.ca
Fishing Trip on the Lake
Fish le Camp.
A 15 km lake with depths of more than 300 feet. Species include: lake trout, smallmouth bass, pike, perch, sunfish, smelt.
Hiking
Mont Scowen: https://massawippi.org/fr/recreation/#Scowen
Trail to Lake Massawippi: https://massawippi.org/fr/recreation/#Massawippi
Kayak & Paddleboard
Launch directly in front of the chalet with life vests and paddles.
Ideas:
- Sunset picnic
- Stargazing (flashlight required!)
- Short paddle to the river under the bridge
Kayak Fishing
Lake trout: jig in deep water (smelt imitation).
Smallmouth bass: split-shot rig, often 4 lbs+.
Outdoor Campfire
Safe fire pit in the yard, with wood and fire starters provided.
Perfect for:
Roasted marshmallows
Hot-dog sausages
“Smorse” with Leclerc cookies
Soccer Game at the Elementary School
Just 50 meters behind the chalet, play soccer on a small field accessible to everyone. Fun for both kids and adults!
Play Structures at the Elementary School
Swings and slides for children. Let them burn off some energy while you relax.
Baseball Game at the Baseball Park
A very well-kept secret: a baseball field hidden behind the houses. Click here.
Water Play Park for Kids
A 15-minute drive to a small free public splash pad—perfect for young children and parents looking for an easy activity. Click here.
You can also go to the Saint-Catherine-de-Hatley campground. It’s about $10 per child, but the water games are more impressive. Click here.
Playground, Climbing Structures and Skatepark for Youth
Visit Pointe Merry Park in Magog. Fun for the whole family. Click here.
Basketball Game at the Elementary School
Two low-height hoops suitable for children, but also great fun for adults and families.
Throwing a Frisbee at North Hatley Park
Head to Rivière Park, 500 meters from the chalet, to enjoy a large green space perfect for tossing a frisbee. And while you’re there, enjoy a craft beer at the Vilandré microbrewery.
Cornhole Tournament
Take out the large black and red wooden boards, 5 grey/red bags and 5 orange bags. Place the boards 21 steps apart. In teams of two, score 1 point for landing on the board and 3 points for getting it in the hole.
Play to 21 points, or 11 for a quicker game.
Best place to play: in front of the post office or general store, at Parc des Braves.
Outdoor Spa
Enjoy in moderation and drink plenty of water.
Chlorine tablets available for longer stays.
BBQ
Three Napoleon BBQs, powerful and fast-heating.
The butcher at the general store can prepare custom cuts.
Don’t forget to brush the grills after use.
Also nearby: Face de Bœuf Butcher, Michel Richard Butcher.
Swimming at the Federal Dock
Accessible 24/7, ladder for climbing back up, warm water from late June.
Sunset Fondue
On the rooftop terrace: electricity + extension cords + fondue equipment.
Perfect for a memorable summer dinner.
Raclette with a Lake View
Two appliances serving up to 16 people.
Grill meats, vegetables, cheese, and sausages.
A fun Québec-style “raclounette”!
Tennis at the Public Beach
The courts next to the chalet are private (avoid).
Public courts are 700 m away.
Four adult and four children’s rackets available.
Free after 6 p.m., $5 to $10 before.
🎲 Indoor Activities (Summer & Winter)
Karaoke
Machine with two microphones and Bluetooth. Project lyrics on the TV or with the projector.
Pizza Night
Special electric oven for wood-oven-style pizza.
One pizza at a time, shared with the group—that’s the concept!
Vote for the best creation.
Poker
Two full poker sets for up to 10 players.
Rules: https://www.pokerstars.com/fr/poker/games/rules/
Boulette Game
Materials provided (paper, pens, bowl).
Four rounds:
- Free description
- Mime
- One word only
- Drawing on the whiteboard
Draw Something
A whiteboard and dry-erase markers are available. Test your drawing skills with friends. Make them guess your masterpiece.
VR Ping-Pong (Quest II)
Two Quest II VR headsets. Includes an incredible LightSaber-style game, fishing, and ping-pong.
Play solo or two-player, and cast the game to the TV for the whole family.
Table Hockey (Chexx)
The machine counts goals and plays the national anthem. Perfect for a family tournament.
Foosball
Don’t waste any time: while the hockey tournament is running, launch a foosball tournament too.
Professional table with plastic or cork balls.
Darts
Perfect for a friendly competition. Darts are always more fun than expected.
Retro Arcade
Access to 3,000 classic games: Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, FIFA, etc. Great for re-living old memories.
Puzzles (1000 pieces)
Perfect for relaxing with a coffee, tea, or glass of wine.
Reading
About fifty books for all tastes.
Suggestions: biographies of Steve Jobs or Patrick Roy.