Summer Activities

Canoeing
Canoe on the gorgeous Lac Castor Blanc and explore what our lake has to offer! Canoe rentals go for $10/hour or $25/day (taxes included) and include paddles and life jackets. You can also bring your own canoe or kayak to explore the lake.

Biking
Cycle the Véloroute des draveurs section of the Trans Canada Trail. 28km of paved trail pass right through the GCCRC property and connect to another 72km of gravel trail. Bring your bicycle and explore Messines along beautiful Blue Sea Lake, the town of Gracefield and beyond.

Swimming
Swim in the beautiful, clear waters! Join us for the traditional Turtle Rock swim every Sunday at noon! Swim at our Beach with a certified Lifeguard for $25/hour or come to one of our free beach swims every Saturday.

Ropes Course
Test your teamwork on our low ropes courses. Sessions cost $80+tax and include a qualified camp instructor (max 15 people per session).

Hiking
Hike on one of our many hiking trails through our 280-acre property. Explore on your own or go on our guided trail route!

Take a look at our trail map here.

Archery
Try and hit the bullseye at our newly refreshed archery range. Sessions cost $40/hour and include a qualified instructor.

Bouldering Wall
Climb on our newly-updated bouldering wall on the playing field! Available at any time, just bring a friend to be your spotter.

Sports
Play some sports! Enjoy kicking a soccer ball, throwing a football, playing Ultimate Frisbee or other favourite activities on the playing field

Winter Activities

Skating
Bring your skates and enjoy our hand-crafted ice rink on the lake. Hockey nets, sticks, and pucks are available to use.

Tobogganing
Use our available sleds to slide down parliament hill or go on an adventure to some of our many steeper trails…

Snowshoe
With over 20 different hiking trails, use our snowshoes to explore the many locations at camp

Cross-Country Skiing
Bring your own or use some of ours, enjoy the pristine lake that offers endless places for you to ski.