IllustrationSki & snowshoe
Club Skira, sentiers de ski et raquette
DuhamelOver 40 km of backcountry ski and snowshoe trails in the wildlife reserve, kept up by volunteers. $15 for the whole season is a steal.
Lake · Duhamel
Northwest of Duhamel village. Closed December 20 to March 31, so this one's a boat lake, not an ice lake.
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IllustrationSki & snowshoe
Over 40 km of backcountry ski and snowshoe trails in the wildlife reserve, kept up by volunteers. $15 for the whole season is a steal.
IllustrationLodging
Four-season cottage with access to Lac Gagnon. In winter, deer wander through the yard.
IllustrationCampground
Campsites and cottages for rent near Lac Gagnon, with a beach and pétanque.
IllustrationLake
Two kilometres south of the village, and one of the few lakes around where you can ice fish for brook trout. Bring folding chairs; the log shelter…
IllustrationTrail
Volunteers built this stretch of the National Trail between lakes and summits, and there's even a cable raft to cross the Preston River. Several…
IllustrationService
Free for residents, open May to October according to the regional plan. Official drop-off for some take-back products. Check current hours with the…
Holiday
Duhamel celebrates Saint-Jean in the village. Details posted each year on the Facebook event.
Sports
An 11.5 km open-water swim from the Sépaq beach in Duhamel to the Lac-Simon beach, plus 500 m, 2 km and 4 km races and a family relay. It…