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Each season at BESIDE Habitat offers something unique — it all depends on what you're looking for. In the fall, the forest lights up with colour, making it the perfect season for mushroom foraging or simply enjoying the fresh air on a hike. Winter is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, cozy evenings by the fire, and that special quiet only a snowy forest can bring. Spring is calm and peaceful. It's a great time to recharge, work remotely in nature, or slowly emerge from the winter blues. Summer is made for swimming, long days outside, cooking over a fire, and spontaneous adventures.

All reservations are made through our secure external platform, Guesty. When you click “Book your stay” on our site, you’ll be redirected there — that’s completely normal!
If you’d like to use a BESIDE gift card for your reservation, just give us a call. Our team will be happy to apply it for you directly.

All amenities are listed on each cabin’s booking page. Please see our Cottages section for more details.

A wide variety of activities are available at BESIDE Habitat. Visit our Activities section to learn more.

Yes! Several of our cabins have multiple bedrooms, making them ideal for group stays or team retreats, including: Le Grand-Vent, Le Terre-à-Terre and the Le Haut-Fond.
If you’d like to reserve multiple cabins near one another, we recommend calling us directly. That way, we can personally assist you and choose the best layout for your group.
Planning a corporate retreat or have specific needs? Visit our Corporate FAQ section for more details.

Yes! All of our cabins are heated, so firewood isn’t necessary for warmth — but each unit has a wood stove to create a cozy atmosphere, and an outdoor firepit to enjoy evenings by the fire. When you arrive, 10 logs will be provided inside the cabin. Additional firewood is available in the outdoor shed at a cost of $10 per bundle, billed after your stay. We also provide kindling and matches. Don’t forget to bring your own newspaper if you like an easy fire start!

We only allow dogs in our cabins. To make their stay as comfortable as yours, we provide two bowls, compostable waste bags, a towel to wipe muddy paws, and a guide outlining the house rules to help ensure a smooth experience for all guests.

At BESIDE Habitat, we invite you to cook over the fire instead of using a traditional BBQ. Each outdoor firepit is equipped with a rotating stainless-steel grill.Inside the mechanical room of each cabin, you’ll also find all the tools you need to cook safely and easily over the fire.A few logs are provided inside the cabin, and additional firewood is available outside for $10 per bundle (approx. 6 logs).

Yes! We’ve thought of everything to make your family’s stay simple and comfortable.
Upon request, we provide a travel crib (pack ’n play), high chair, booster seat, and stair safety gates. For families who love to explore, we also offer child-carrying hiking backpacks.Simply request what you need during booking, or contact our customer service team — we’ll have it all ready for your arrival.

We offer a Level 2 EV charger with a standard SAE J1772 plug, which charges faster than a regular household outlet.
If your vehicle requires an adapter, please bring it with you — we do not provide adapters on site.

All BESIDE cabins are equipped with high-speed fiber-optic internet.Each unit has Wi-Fi 6 with extended range that covers the entire cabin — perfect for remote work, video calls, or simply staying connected from the heart of the forest.

Yes. Each cabin sits on a spacious 2 to 3-acre wooded lot, offering plenty of privacy and a deep sense of seclusion in nature.
Surrounded by trees and thoughtfully spaced, it’s rare to even see your neighbours. If you have specific preferences regarding location or privacy, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service — we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Yes, the water in all our cabins is potable. It comes from artesian wells, which may give it a slight sulfur smell at times — but rest assured, it's completely safe to drink. If you have any questions or concerns during your stay, our customer service team is here to help.

Each cabin is equipped with two types of coffee machines: a manual DeLonghi espresso machine and a French press. We do not use coffee capsules. You’re welcome to bring either ground espresso coffee or whole beans, depending on your preference.

At the moment dogs are not accepted on the site and in our shelters. We are very fond of our four-legged friends, but we prefer to operate in this way while we slowly become more familiar with our facilities and the surrounding nature.

Yes, all of our cabins and shelters have a wood fireplace available. Firewood can be found in the wood sheds near your cabin or shelter. Collecting wood from the forest is strictly prohibited.

Outdoor wood fires are permitted at designated locations that have been landscaped according to site topology. All of our shelters have a private fire pit. Islet A of the Sylvestre Archipelago and islets A and C of the Éclaircie Archipelago have access to a private fire pit. The Summit and Sylvester Archipelagos have a common fire location.

We have several trash cans (green) and recycling bins (blue) near the parking lots. All waste must be placed and securely closed in bags. Unfortunately, we do not have composting since it attracts more attention from wild animals. Also take note that we do not recycle propane cylinders for individual camping stoves (butane, isopropane). Please drop them off at a local recycling center or store that accepts them.

There are 2 sanitary blocks at your disposal, located near the parking lots. They are also accessible on foot from the cabins and camping sites. It takes between 2 and 15 minutes from most shelters and camping sites to get there. These sanitary blocks are completely efficient, welcoming, and allow you to take a shower and use a toilet regardless of the season.

Store your food in insulated boxes or in coolers, since cabins and shelters are not equipped with refrigerators. If you are camping, you can put your cooler box in the panoramic shelters. Please do not burn leftover food in the campfire, but rather put it in a bag and dispose them in the garbage can near the entrance.

The shelters are equipped with a propane hob and essential dishes and kitchen utensils for 4 people (cauldron, frying pan, plates, etc...)There is no running water, the sink tap is powered by a manual pump system connected to a 20l tank of drinking water.
The cabin has a dry toilet (outhouse) just outside. Sanitary blocks including showers and toilets are accessible within walking distance.
There is a solar panel which supplies the shelter with electricity (if the weather is good), it usually provides enough power for the lighting and electrical outlets for your small electronic devices.
Heating is exclusively provided by the fireplace inside the shelter.
There is a queen size mattress and a small single tatami type mattress. Bedding is not provided, you must therefore bring your own sleeping bags or blankets and sheets.

You have access to a panoramic shelter, which is shared for the three camping islands of the archipelago. Near the camping archipelago you will find a dry toilet (outhouse) and a wood shed. The sanitary block is also at your disposal with showers and toilets. All camping islands have access to at least one common fire pit.

The panoramic shelter is a common space that is available to all the occupants of the camping islands of the archipelagos. In it, you will find a kitchen counter, a picnic table, a fireplace and a large terrace allowing you to admire the landscape.

Arrival is from 3 p.m., we suggest you arrive before sunset; departure is scheduled for 11am.

An island accommodates 1 tent only, they measure 12x12'.

You will need to walk between 50m and 800m to get to your cabin or camping island, with an elevation change depending on the location.

No, at the moment Territoire only offers rustic cabin or camping experiences.

During summer, a limited number of carts are available for everyone. In winter, we provide sleds for everyone to facilitate the transportation of equipment.

Yes, children are welcome at all times on the site.

No, you can head directly to your cabin.
You will find it unlocked and ready to welcome you.

The simple answer: all year round. Each season has its charm in LAO and the experience changes completely over the months.

In spring, it is the return of nature. The temperatures are getting milder, the days are getting longer, and it is an ideal time to enjoy the peace, observe the awakening of the forest and go hiking in a peaceful atmosphere.

In summer, you can fully enjoy the outdoors. It's the perfect season for hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, evening bonfires, patio dining, and long days in nature. The atmosphere is lively, bright and relaxing.

In the fall, the landscapes become spectacular with the colors. It is a particularly popular time to admire the flamboyant forests, take long walks, savor the fresh air and enjoy a cocooning stay in an incredible setting.

In winter, the experience becomes magical. The snow transforms the site into a true Nordic refuge, perfect for relaxing. It is the perfect time to enjoy the calm, the comfort of the cabin, the snowy landscapes, and depending on the conditions, winter activities such as walking or snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or simply a spa and sauna session.

As part of the evolution of the LAO brand, some chalets have been renamed in order to better reflect the current identity of the site and its anchoring in the territory. This is only a change of name: the chalets, their location and their experience remain the same. Here are the connections between the old and the new names:

— Blök has spice → Wild canopy
— Blök has some bite → Leafy canopy
— Blök with panache → Boreal canopy
— Top View → Wooded Ridge
— View of the lake → Celestial crest
— Night light → Misty sky
— Wild Lüv → Veiled peak
— Sweet luv → Soft top
— Labsölü → Foam

The Coteau, L'Orée and Camp de Base models keep their current names.

You will find a plastic bin outside near each cabin containing wood to make your indoor and outdoor fires. Each wooden basket inside these bins will be charged $10 plus tax at the end of your stay.

Note that for the Canopée and Crête mini-chalets, wood for the indoor fires is free between Thanksgiving and Patriots' Day.

At LAO, rather than cooking on BBQs, we suggest that you cook directly on the fire. Our outdoor fireplaces are equipped with grills.

We accept a dog in the 3 chalets Cime, in the Canopée Sauvage, in the Orée and in our 2 chalets Coteau. Unfortunately, we do not accept cats. Charges apply, remember to select the dog surcharge when booking.

Yes! We have provided several amenities to make family stays simple and comfortable. On request, we provide you with a playpen (umbrella bed), high chairs or hiking transport bags for children.

In all our cottages, the water, whether it comes from a tap or from a large container that we fill before your arrival, is drinkable and completely safe to drink.

You can fill them at the back of the reception with the outside faucet. Attention, there is a hot water tap and a cold water tap! Use your carts or sleds to help you transport them.

Our Base Camp, Orée, Coteau and the reception building cabins are equipped with fiber optic Wi-Fi. The other cabins have good cell reception, except for Celestial Ridge.

There are power sockets in our chalets Orée, Coteau, Mousse and Base Camp. The other cabins are equipped with a solar panel to power the ceiling lights and 2 USB sockets.

You will find charged replacement lamps in the reception area inside the closet on the left side of the library. You can make the exchange.

There is a French press (Bodum) in each of our cabins as well as a kettle to heat your water. Do not place the French press directly on the circle. Don't forget to bring your ground coffee!

There are no ovens in the cabins, but there are cooking rings. The only cabin that has an oven is Base Camp.

Only the Base Camp, Orée and Coteau cabins are equipped with small refrigerators. For other cabins, please bring a cooler. Ice bags* are available at the reception.

* Charges are applicable.

Bedding is provided in all our cabins! For Cime cabins, you'll find the pillows in a nylon case under the counter.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to park your car directly at the cabin, with the exception of Base Camp which has on-site parking. As the trails are narrow, you must park in the main parking lot located in front of the reception.

Wheeled carts are available on the right side of the reception building to transport your luggage to your cabin. You do not have to bring them back at the end of your stay. In winter, sleds are provided (please do not use them for sliding).

It takes between 3 and 7 minutes to walk to your cabins from the parking lot, except for the Boreal Canopy which is about 10 minutes away on foot.

A wide variety of activities are possible at LAO. Check out our section Activities to find out more.

Upon arrival, you will find a board inside the reception building on which the 45-minute blocks will be indicated. All you have to do is write the name of your cabin next to reserve them. We ask you not to book 2 blocks in a row. However, if you complete a block and find that no one has booked the next one, you can take it and indicate it on the board.

Life jackets and paddles are in the bathroom, which is located in the forest near the boat dock.

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