Event Center
Hospitality / Tranquility
Full-service Conference and Retreat facilities are available to serve the offsite meeting needs of organizations such as schools, churches and youth groups, and community and corporate groups. A peaceful and welcoming country environment minimizes distractions, helping participants focus more effectively on their conference material and objectives. This is complemented by a variety of stimulating social and team-building activities that can be provided by Parkside, including sports, archery, horseback riding and snowmobile tours.
Our Clientele
Educational Institutions
Parkside Ranch is a popular venue for offsite leadership training or planning retreats, as well as outdoor activities such as orienteering or sports concentration programs, for all levels of education – primary, secondary, CEGEP and university. The combination of fully-equipped meeting facilities and the beautiful rural setting is perfect for multi-faceted retreats.
Churches and Youth Groups
Parkside Ranch’s conference center provides an ideal learning, sharing and planning environment for church and youth group retreats, with plenty of spaces available for breakout discussion groups. The 370 acre property allows for multiple simultaneous recreational activities without crowding anyone. In the winter, two meeting rooms with large natural stone fireplaces provide welcoming informal gathering places for guests to wind down.
Corporate, Community and Not-For Profit Organizations
Parkside Ranch’s peaceful natural park-like setting and rustic but fully-equipped conference facility makes it a highly attractive alternative to urban office environments for all types of organizations. The absence of typical city noise and distractions encourages a tight focus on the conference content and objectives, while the broad variety of available recreational activities provides the opportunity for a uniquely balanced conference agenda.
All-Inclusive Packages
Standard Package
Weekdays: The standard weekday rental package includes accommodations, 3 meals a day plus an evening snack, as well as exclusive use of our facilities during your stay. Standard check-in is 9:30 am on the arrival date and check-out is 2:00 pm on the date of departure.
Weekends: The standard weekend rental package includes two nights, 5 meals, two snacks as well as exclusive use of our facilities during your stay. Standard check-in is from 6:00 pm on Friday and check-out is at 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Flexible Options
Pricing options are available for guests who attend only part of the retreat. Contact the office for more details.
Optional Parkside Programming
Parkside offers programming which can be tailored to your group’s needs. Options may include an equestrian program, lifeguarding for waterfront activities and group animation. Please contact us for more details.
Our Facilities
Conference Center and Games Room
Our conference center, located on the main floor of the Hub building, can accommodate groups of any age, up to 150 people within current health ministry COVID-19 guidelines. The centre is equipped with an 8-channel sound system, 3 microphones and a projector. It also serves as a games room with ping pong, Mississippi and foosball tables. All sports related equipment is available for participants’ use throughout their stay.
Private Hub Rooms
The “Hub” building has 7 private and comfortable motel-style rooms, each with a queen bed, a set of bunk beds and a private bathroom with tub and shower. In total, this facility accommodates up to 34 guests.
Gymnasium
The gymnasium is a multi-sport facility that can accommodate a full-court basketball or floor hockey game, volleyball, dodgeball or it can be used for indoor team games.
Dining Room
Our dining room seats up to 125 people where you can enjoy a well-balanced family style meal. In the winter, the blazing fireplace is a popular spot to chat with a friend and warm up over a hot beverage.
The Pond
The pond is the center for all of our water sports activities. The “cheese” in the middle of the pond is a popular hang-out spot on hot days. The paddle boats and kayaks are made for a relaxing time on the water but are also used for some exciting team competitions.
Girls Dormitory
The Girls Dormitory has 8 rooms containing a total of 62 bunk beds. There are 4 newly-built private bathrooms with showers along with 4 other bathrooms with 6 additional showers.
- Room 1: Sleeps 12
- Room 2: Sleeps 8
- Room 3: Sleeps 8
- Room 4: Sleeps 14
- Room 5: Sleeps 6
- Room 6: Sleeps 4
- Room 7: Sleeps 4
- Room 8: Sleeps 6
- Room 1: Sleeps 6
- Room 2: Sleeps 10
- Room 3: Sleeps 10
- Room 4: Sleeps 10
- Room 5: Sleeps 12
- Room 6: Sleeps 6
The Boys Dormitory has 6 rooms containing a total of 54 bunk beds. There are 2 bathrooms with showers. The beauty of the boys dormitory is that it is right above the gymnasium so it is always possible to have a late night or early morning pick-up game of basketball or floor hockey.
Boys Dormitory
Soccer Field & Mini Putt
At the entrance of our grounds you will find our sports field where baseball and soccer are regularly enjoyed. Our mini-putt is a great place to just hang out and practice your putting skills.
Spring & Fall Activities
Beach Volleyball
Our outdoor beach volleyball court is very popular on a warm sunny day. There is nothing better than enjoying the sun and sand with some friends over a friendly game.
Water Activities
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water at Parkside Ranch. You can take a nice swim in the pond or just hang out on the “cheese”. If you don’t know what the cheese or the cheese game is, then you really need to pay us a visit. We also have paddle boats and kayaks available for you so you can enjoy a relaxing tour of the pond.
Hiking
Parkside has many trails on our 300 acres of woodlot surrounding the camp for your hiking enjoyment. Plan to take some time during your stay to enjoy nature and perhaps, spot some wildlife.
Gymnasium
Our multi-purpose gymnasium is available if the weather does not allow for outdoor activities. We are fully equipped for basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball or dodgeball.
Winter Activities
Tubing
Tubing brings out the kid in everyone. Our tubing hill is just the right size, steep and fast enough to make you scream but not too long for the walk back up. Our supply of tubes of all sizes lets you enjoy a good solo run or grab some friends and have a group slide. Our outdoor lighting allows you to slide into the late evening.
Pond Ice Activities
Our large pond ice surface is prepared regularly for the enjoyment of our campers and guests. We have all the necessary equipment for a rousing game of broomball. All you need to do is bring your own skates and you can enjoy ice skating or friendly game of hockey.
Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing
Parkside has over 5 km of trails in our 300 acres of woodlot surrounding the camp for your enjoyment. We have a large selection of skis and snow snowshoes but you are welcome to bring your own. Plan to take some time during your stay with us to enjoy nature and perhaps spot some wildlife.
Gymnasium
Our multipurpose gymnasium is available if the weather does not allow for outdoor activities. We are fully equipped for basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball or dodgeball.
Retreat Center: School Groups – Weekdays
Standard Package
The standard weekday rental package includes accommodations, 3 meals a day plus an evening snack as well as exclusive use of our facilities during your stay. Check-in is normally 9:30 am on the arrival date and check-out is normally 2:00 pm on the date of departure. Our conference room is equipped with an 8 channel sound system, 3 microphones and projector. All sports related equipment is available for our guests’ use throughout their stay.
Parkside Programming
Parkside can offer programming which can be tailored to your group’s needs. We can offer an equestrian program, lifeguarding and group animation. Please contact us for more details.
Snowmobile Tours
General Information
Parkside Ranch offers a variety of guided snowmobile tour packages for groups of 2 – 6 snowmobiles. Our one-day, two-day and three-day tours include the participation of a life coach who offers leadership and personal development sessions while out on the trail. Imagine enjoying some of the most picturesque snowmobile trails in Québec while receiving training that enhances both your work life and personal life. Each tour also includes a guided tour of the world class Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier in Valcourt, Québec as well as the Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) production facility.
Book yourself on one of our scheduled tours by contacting us at events@parksideranch.com .
Tours are scheduled for each season (weather permitting) and typically run from February 1st through to March 15th. Packages are available starting at $300 per day.
For those who want a less demanding snowmobiling experience, we also offer hourly tours. Contact us for dates and pricing available
Full-Day Packages:
The Experience is a one-day tour filled with some amazing snowmobile trail riding combined with great food and conversation. The tour leaves Parkside Ranch at 9:30 am, stopping for lunch and discussion with the life coach at a great Bar & Grill and end up back at Parkside Ranch at 5:00 pm. This is great opportunity to give snowmobiling a try for the first time or experience the “good old days” from the past.
Book yourself on one of our scheduled tours by contacting us at events@parksideranch.com.
The Experience ( 1 Day )
The Energizer ( 2 Days )
The Energizer is a 2 day / 1 night tour package which provides for some amazing snowmobile trail riding along with 3 coaching discussion times. On day 1 the tour leaves Parkside Ranch at 9:30 am and ends up with one night stay in Valcourt, Québec . Day 2 starts off with a tour of the world class Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier followed by a guided visit of the BRP production facility. Lunch is followed by some more awesome snowmobile trail riding ending up back at Parkside Ranch at 3:00 pm. The tour ends with a visit to a local Nordic spa for some refreshing relaxation for any tired aching muscles.
Book yourself on one of our scheduled tours by contacting us at events@parksideranch.com.
The Excursion is a 3 day / 2 night tour package which provides for some amazing snowmobile trail riding along with 4 coaching discussion times. On Day 1, the tour leaves Parkside Ranch at 9:30 am and ends up with one night stay in Valcourt, Québec . Day 2 starts off with a tour of the world class Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier followed by a guided visit of the BRP production facility and ends up with a one night stay at the Parkside Ranch BnB. After a hearty breakfast, Day 3 provides some more excellent trail riding in the Eastern Townships ending up back at Parkside Ranch at 3:00 pm.
Book yourself on one of our scheduled tours by contacting us at events@parksideranch.com.