Lac du Bonnet is a classic Canadian granite prized for its warm pink and rose colouring, distributed evenly across a fine to medium grain. Quarried in Canada, this stone shows a remarkably uniform pattern with subtle tonal movement rather than pronounced veining, making it ideal for large, consistent surfaces. Its durability and resistance to weathering suit facades, flooring, steps, kitchen countertops and monumental work. Lac du Bonnet performs well in polished, honed, flamed and bush-hammered finishes, each revealing a different nuance of its rose hue. Marmi di Carrara supplies this granite as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm, and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs provided before purchase.
Petrographic description
Fine to medium grained.
Lac DU Bonnet is a Granite quarried in Canada, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICCAGR00096. Its dominant tone is pink & rose, with fine to medium grain.
Like every granite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Lac du Bonnet Granite: complete guide
Overview
Lac du Bonnet is a Canadian granite with a pinkish-brown tone, quarried in Manitoba. It is chosen for its warm, earthy tint and its excellent resistance to harsh climates.
History and origin
The granite takes its name from the Lac du Bonnet area, in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is part of the Canadian Shield, one of the oldest rock formations on the continent. The stone is used in Canada for buildings, monuments and public works. The continental climate in which it forms and is quarried confirms its suitability for outdoor areas exposed to frost. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is pink with brownish tinges, made up of warm feldspars, grey quartz and dark minerals in small grains. The pattern is fairly uniform, with variations in tone between pinkish and brown from one block to another. Polished, it takes on a coppery tint, while flamed it looks lighter and matt.
Uses
Recommended for exterior cladding, paving, steps and monuments, even in cold locations. Indoors it lends itself to kitchen worktops, thresholds, window sills and floors. Its warm tone goes well with rustic interiors and timber houses.
Care and maintenance
It needs little maintenance: neutral detergent and water for everyday use. In harsh climates avoid very aggressive de-icing salts on polished surfaces, which can become dull.
- Classification
- granite
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- outdoor and indoor
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Lac DU Bonnet suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Lac DU Bonnet per m²?
Indicative price from €120/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Lac DU Bonnet shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
