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5 Amazing Venues for a Team Meeting in Nature

Nothing compares to the inspiring nature of La Jacques-Cartier for your business meetings. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, a team-building activity, or a conference, the region has a range of locations that are ideal for your needs!

Here are five spots where work and the great outdoors can merge in perfect harmony for your next team meeting.

Entourage sur-le-Lac:
balancing business and recreation

With over 6,300 square feet of flexible space and a stunning view of Lac Beauport, Entourage sur-le-Lac is a top destination for business tourism. This upscale hotel offers six naturally lit team meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 14 to 250 people.

For a truly exclusive experience, you can reserve the entire hotel and enjoy full access to all its facilities. After a productive day, you and your team can relax comfortably in your rooms and enjoy a delicious meal at the L’îlot Repère Gourmand restaurant.

Some of the team activities offered:

  • Sports activities led by a trainer
  • Outdoor pool and jacuzzi
  • Paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing
  • Hybrid bikes
  • Volleyball
  • Billiards, ping pong, and foosball

Bonus: You can also attend inspiring talks and seminars led by business experts, and workshops on mental and physical well-being. Lac-Beauport is home to many Olympic athletes and famous sports figures—so it’s the perfect place to renew your motivation and push your limits!

Manoir du Lac Delage:
a beautiful natural setting for your business events

Nestled on the shores of Lac Delage and surrounded by rugged mountains, the Manoir du Lac Delage is the ideal venue for your meetings, conventions, and business retreats. It’s a stunning setting where meeting spaces blend with nature: an environment that’s perfect for reflection and creativity.

With extensive experience in event planning, the hotel offers 12 versatile rooms, including an elegant ballroom that can host up to 350 guests. Your team can also enjoy the comfort of the Manoir’s elegant rooms and an exceptional meal at its renowned gourmet restaurant.

Some of the team activities offered:

  • Paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing
  • Mini-golf
  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Sauna and relaxation area
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Bonus: With Empire 47 outdoor recreation centre nearby, you can combine your business meeting with a cycling or walking tour. The centre’s site has a network of over 70 km of mountain bike trails and 15 km of hiking trails.

Station Duchesnay:
meetings and team-building in a forest setting

Located on the shores of Lac Saint-Joseph within a sprawling 89 km², Station touristique Duchesnay is the perfect setting for meetings, strategic retreats, and corporate events. The Station has 11 spacious and flexible meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 5 to 250 people: four rooms in the Auberge, and seven in the site’s scenic pavilions.

For more exclusive events, two pavilions can be rented in full for corporate groups. Various accommodation options are available to comfortably host your team, and mouth-watering meals are available at the Bistro-bar Le Quatre-Temps at the end of a productive day.

@Simon Clark, Station Duchesnay | Sépaq
@Station Duchesnay | Sépaq

Some of the team activities offered:

  • Arbraska
  • Paddleboarding
  • Geocaching
  • Archery
  • Indoor pool and hot tubs
  • Volleyball

Bonus: The station offers unique team-building activities, such as the Académie de bûcherons (lumberjack academy) and a workshop for building and racing self-propelled vehicles. The perfect destination for fun and interactive experiences designed to build team spirit!

Centre de l’Hêtre:
professional meetings focused on well-being

Set in the heart of nature, the Centre de l’Hêtre is the perfect venue for an intimate, revitalizing corporate retreat. The site offers distinctive spaces tailored for small groups, such as the Symbiose room, which includes five tables, 16 chairs, a projector, and a kitchenette.

For a more unique experience, a 28-foot-diametre rejuvenation yurt is available, equipped with 15 armchairs, 10 yoga mats, 2 folding tables and 10 chairs.

The Centre has a range of distinctive accommodations to enhance your stay, including domes, yurts, tiny houses, and tipis, along with all the essentials for preparing your own meals.

Some of the team activities offered:

  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Coaching
  • Nova team synergy
  • Hiking
  • Water sports

Bonus: Centre de l’Hêtre offers group coaching in the heart of nature, led by one of Québec’s pioneers in ecotherapy. This immersive approach helps teams strengthen bonds, overcome challenges, and reach collective goals, all in a peaceful and inspiring setting.

Village Vacances Valcartier:
guaranteed fun with your team

Want to offer your team a truly fun and memorable experience? Located at the iconic Village Vacances Valcartier site, Hôtel Valcartier is the perfect spot to host a business meeting or team-building activity.

The hotel features state-of-the-art team meeting rooms that can accommodate 12 to 200 people, all equipped with high-performance audiovisual systems. Along with its numerous accommodation and dining options, the resort offers a wide range of activities to combine business with relaxation.

Some of the team activities offered:

  • Outdoor summer water park
  • Winter slides
  • Bora Parc
  • Hôtel de Glace
  • Spa
  • Fitness room

Bonus: A turnkey conference package is available, including conference room rental, audiovisual equipment, Wi-Fi access, coffee breaks and drinks, as well as a set menu dinner at the Safari restaurant.

For a stunning natural setting, modern facilities, and unique activities, La Jacques-Cartier is the ultimate destination for a successful business team meeting.

Ready to plan your next corporate event?
Contact the venue that best matches your needs!