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Itinerary · 48 hours, two seasons

Two days at Lac-Leamy, in two seasons

Loto-Québec publishes its own hour-by-hour getaways for winter and summer. We have kept their order, added the practical details that make each step work, and taken out anything promotional.

Illustration of a steaming outdoor pool in snow with birch trees

Illustration, not a photograph of the hotel.

Winter, day one

  • 10 a.m. — Parliament. The operator's winter plan starts across the river at the Parliament Buildings, 6.4 km away, with a free guided tour.
  • 11 a.m. — the canal. On to the Rideau Canal, 7.3 km from the hotel, for close to eight kilometres of skating on what Loto-Québec calls the largest natural ice rink in the world.
  • 1 p.m. — lunch. Back to Banco Bistro, just off the casino floor (adults only; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays).
  • 2 p.m. — Amerispa and the pools. A treatment, then the heated pools, outdoor one included.
  • 4 p.m. — rest. Check-in is from 4 p.m., which fits neatly.
  • 5 p.m. — Arôme. Dinner over Lac de la Carrière.
  • 7 p.m. — the theatre. Check the line-up before you book the weekend.
  • 11 p.m. — Bacchus. A quiet drink by the fire in the hotel's Grand Hall.

Winter, day two

  • 10 a.m. — breakfast. The operator suggests Arôme's patio; in deep winter, the dining room is the realistic choice.
  • 1 p.m. — ByWard Market. 4.1 km away and, in Loto-Québec's words, one of Canada's oldest public markets. Check-out is at 11 a.m., so leave bags with the bell staff.

Summer, day one

  • 10 a.m. — golf or a walk. Le Sorcier for golfers; for everyone else, the Leamy Lake Pathway or the bike path towards Gatineau Park.
  • 1 p.m. — lunch at Banco Bistro.
  • 3 p.m. — the outdoor pool, while you wait for the room.
  • 5 p.m. — an aperitif at Bar 7, which has a patio.
  • 6 p.m. — Arôme, with the lake at its best.
  • Later — the casino or a show. The operator's summer plan includes the gaming floor and the Zone; our games page explains what each area is. Budget and time limits first.

Summer, day two

  • Morning — the beach at Leamy Lake Park, lifeguarded in season, or a canoe from the rental near the hotel.
  • Afternoon — the Canadian Museum of History on Laurier Street, then the ByWard Market across the river.

What we changed from the official versions

We removed two steps aimed at the nightclub and the slot floor, and replaced them with optional evening notes. Nothing here requires a visit to the casino. If you do go, it is 18+ in Quebec, original photo ID is checked, and Gambling: Help and Referral is at 1-800-461-0140 if the evening stops being fun.

When you know your dates, the guest book is where to ask for a room.

Signed. The desk answers by email, usually within one working day.

Ask the desk for a room