Frequently Asked Questions

Preparing your stay

General

Do you offer discounts?

We regularly offer discounts and packages to our customers. Currently available*:

Last minute: 15% discount
Early booking (1 month or more before arrival): 15% discount
Ambassador program (customers who have come more than 2 times and contest (form to be completed)
M Ta Région: 20% discount
20% weekday discount for FADOQ members
50% on 3rd night or more on weekdays
Package with Bonjour Nature
New campers referred by an ambassador

*We reserve the right to modify current discounts and to limit their use in the event of abuse.

Is there a place where I can charge my cell phone?

We understand that immersion in accommodation without electricity or running water can be complicated for some. That’s why we offer you the possibility of recharging your devices in the sanitary block available at all times, or in the reception pavilion now available for self-service (on request, a key to access the interior can be given to you on arrival). We can also lend you a cell phone charger. To be arranged when you arrive. But a little time away from the screen goes a long way!

Do we have access to a wireless network on-site?

The reception pavilion (outside or inside) is the only place where you can access a wireless network at the Gollé Goulu. Otherwise, you will have access to your cellular data on the balconies of some lodges, except for the yurt and the G4.

Do the rates shown in the list exclude taxes?

Yes, the QST, GST and accommodation tax (3.5%) will be added to your bill.

Are outdoor fires allowed?

Fires are allowed outside. Ask our staff about this matter upon your arrival or read the Sopfeu instructions (link: https://sopfeu.qc.ca/en/)

Even though we have to bring our own cooler, do we have access to a refrigerator since there are none in the accommodations?

Yes, you can use a shelve of the refrigerator in the reception pavilion, it is accessible at all times with a key.

What options are available?

  • Indoor firewood (maple): $10
  • Outdoor camping wood (softwood): $7
  • Bottled water 11 liters: 6$ (but we also provide drinking water at the sink in summer)
  • Bottled water 18 liters: 8$ (but we also provide drinking water at the sink in summer)
  • Fishing by appointment (3 trout per lodge, equipment, bait and accompaniment included): $36
  • Trout caught: between $8 and $12
  • Headlamp or lantern: $3
  • Yoga mat: $3
  • Booster chair for baby: $3
  • Playpen: $5
  • Hammock: $5
  • Cooler: $5
  • Ice: $4
  • Additional persons: $20
  • Internet access: free for a limited time
  • Small butane bottle: $3
  • Tent: $10
  • Pet: $15/day
  • Bedding: $10/bed and towel/person
  • Cleaning fee: $35
  • Adult snowshoe: $10
  • Child snowshoe: $5
  • Late check-out (until noon for cottages and until 2 p.m. for campsites): $15
  • One-night stay (on request only at $40 supplement)

Do I have access to a BBQ?

We do not provide BBQs, but all our outdoor fireplaces have a cooking grate (bring your own aluminum foil or pan to heat up your food so as not to damage the equipment provided in the unit!)

What are the activities offered?

Many activities are offered on-site depending on the season: more than 10 km of hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails, trout fishing from the pond, family rally, sliding, skating, pick-your-own and purchase of small fruits and vegetables in season. Our region offers a multitude of outdoor and cultural activities depending on the season: canoeing on the Assomption River with the Canot Volant, hiking in the five regional parks, mountain biking and fat biking in the Philippe-de-Grand-Pré Park (rental available at Val Saint-Côme), climbing walls, downhill skiing at Val Saint-Côme, the local store at the Vieux-Presbytère, outfitters, ATV trails, the Festival des couleurs, Saint-Côme en glace.

Ready-to-camp units

Is bedding provided?

Bedding is not provided. However, we can help out with a number of units for an extra $15 per unit. We recommend bringing warm blankets during the winter for the Witente and the yurt.

Do you take a security deposit to guarantee my accommodation?

A 25% deposit will be required at the time of booking. The balance will be taken upon arrival. The deposit is non-refundable but is transferable to a later date and subject to availability.

What are the arrival and departure times?

Your unit or campsite will be ready by 3 pm and you’ll have to leave by 11 am so our team can clean up for the following campers. If you wish to arrive earlier or leave later, contact us!

Can we drive to our lodge?

Yes, all of the ecolodges have their own parking space. We encourage walking rather than driving on the site.

Is wood provided in the lodgings?

During the cold season, wood to heat the cabin is included. Depending on the length of your stay, additional wood can be provided for an extra charge of $5 per bundle.

Are pets allowed in the lodges?

Yes, with the exception of the Witente (the Petite Ourse) and the yurt (the Grande Ourse). They must be kept on a leash at all time to avoid any damage to the fauna and ensure quietness for the other campers. They must spend the night in the lodge. 15$/day

What is provided in the lodges?

Solar energy lighting, firewood, propane stove, Italian or bodum coffee maker, cups, glasses, corkscrew, utensils, dishes, pans, pots, all the necessary to do the dishes and do basic cleaning, drinking water in an 18-litre tank and non-drinking water available in a tank during the winter, and directly from the sink during the warm season, armchair, bed, pillow and mattress protector, toilet paper, compost toilet on the balcony or inside depending on the unit, outdoor shower during the warm season, outdoor Adirondack chairs, outdoor fire pit, picnic table and play module (G1). All you need to bring is your bedding and your cooler! Check out our accommodation page to learn more.

Camping

Can we drive to the pedestrian campsites?

No, vehicles are not permitted in the pedestrian campgrounds. Parking is available nearby. We can also provide you with a cart to transport your camping equipment.

Do you provide firewood?

A bundle of wood is provided to you upon your arrival. Depending on the length of your stay, extra wood may be provided for an additional $5 per bundle.

Are pets allowed on the campsites?

Yes, as long as the pet remains in the RV or tent trailer overnight. Pets are not allowed in the pedestrian campsites to ensure a certain quietness for the other campers.

Is it possible to camp during the winter?

Our ready-to-camp units are considered glamping or 4 season camping. Our pedestrian and mini-van campsites are not cleared of snow during the winter. It is not possible to stay in a tent on these sites.