[3] The name "Lac du Bonnet" appears on a map of the explorer Joseph Derouen as early as 1760.

[5] On the first of July is a yearly Canada Day parade, with fireworks, carnival rides, car show, and bingo.

[6] In November, Christmas-themed lighting is set up on the streets, kids can visit Santa, and a Christmas tree is erected.

[6] During the weekend in early March, the river is dotted with one thousand holes for the local ice fishing derby.

In early 1969 the province-wide microwave system replaced the kine recordings and citizens of Lac Du Bonnet have had live television since then.