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Places to stay, things to do Ontario & Québec
Country Hotels & Adventures near Montréal & Québec City
Fairmont Montebello & Kenauk
Location: Between Montréal and Ottawa. Description: A stunning red cedar log château, in beautiful surroundings on the edge of the Ottawa river. It offers over 40 exciting adventures including horseback riding, golf, indoor and outdoor tennis, swimming, crosscountry skiing, curling, dogsledding, tubing, Canada's only Land Rover Experience Driving School, as well as a brand new Spa to name but a few. Fairmont Le Château Montebello is the ideal destination for a family outing or a romantic weekend. Accommodation: Chateau Montebello: 211 cosily furnished rooms and suites with a variety of bedding. Kenauk: Rustic self-catering cottages on the many lakes near Montebello and with full use of the hotel facilities. Why we like it. The Chateau is a stunning building and Kenauk is a brilliant get away from it all.
Activity Prices
Dec 14-22 & Jan 6-Mar 31 Dec 23-Jan 5 Dec 14-22 & Jan 6-Mar 31 Dec 23-Jan 5 Single sled Single sled Double sled Double sled £360 £400 £333 £379
Dog Sledding in Québec
Live the adventure of dogsledding! The sound of the sled gliding though snow, the excited barking of the dogs and the endless winter wonderland all make for an unforgettable experience. This package combines 3 nights in Québec city with a night in the wilderness in a rustic log cabin in a room sleeping 4-6 people with no shower or bathing facilities and only an outhouse available. Price per person of 2 includes: Transfers from Québec city airport to your downtown hotel, (from Montréal on request) 3 nights Manoir Victoria (upgraded hotel on request) 1 night log cabin, 2 ½ day dogsledding with guide, use of snowshoes and a Québec City tour.
Lac à l'eau Claire
Location: St. Alexis-Des-Mont. Description: With its proximity to Montréal, this lakeside hotel is a great place to grab some peace and quiet visit all year round. It has a huge indoor swimming pool, large dining room with a cosy smaller gazebo for more intimate dining, a fitness centre. Accommodation: 25 spacious rooms in the hotel plus cottages. Why we like it? The position and the range of things to do. Price includes: meet and greet at Montréal Airport, transport by coach and taxi to the hotel, 3 nights accommodation, full board, 3-hour guided snowshoeing and ice-fishing expedition, 2-hour dogsledding excursion plus all the resort activities. Daily arrivals. Optional snowmobile excursion.
Active Winter Getaway Package at Lac a l'eau Claire
Jan 6 March 29 £516
The Ice Hotel Experience
What an experience and what a way to celebrate a special occasion be it a wedding or an anniversary! The Ice Hotel is only 45 minutes from Québec City and this package gives you all you need including a night at the comfortable Duchesnay Ecotouristic Centre. The Ice Hotel is an extraordinary edifice, made out of ice and snow with ceilings up to 18 feet, furniture carved from ice blocks and original artwork! It has many rooms and theme suites, a cinema, a magnificent chapel, functional fireplaces and a hot tub plus the famous Absolute Ice Bar. Price per person of 2 includes: Transfers from Québec to Ice Hotel,1 night at the Ice Hotel including welcome cocktail, sleeping bag and pillow 1 night at Duchesnay including snowshoes, cross-country skis and skates. Half board. NB You should stay at least 1 night in Québec city prior to this adventure.
Activity Prices
Jan 5-Mar 30 Jan 5-Mar 30 Sunday Thursday Friday Saturday £225 per adult £260 per adult £100 per child under 13
Summer or Winter Adventure at Sacacomie Lodge
3 nights/4 days
Location: St. Alexis-des-Monts, between Québec and Montréal in the mountains. Description: An impressive cedar building perfect for families and adventure enthusiasts. It has a spa, restaurant and tons of activities. Accommodation: Double room and suites many with lake view, balcony and whirlpool baths. Why we like it? The excellent packages they offer. Your summer package includes 3 nights accommodation on half board plus rental of canoes, a guided excursion to observe beaver and bear habitats and a vast network of hiking trails. Included: The Winter Snow and Fun holiday includes transport from Montréal, 3 nights accommodation on half board, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Activity Prices
Nov 1-Dec 18 & Mar 23-Apr 28 Dec 19-28 & Jan 1-Mar 22 Dec 29-31 May 1-27 & Oct 26-30 May 28-Oct 25 £410 per adult £420 £525 £315 £329 £141 per child under 12 £141 £191 £91 £91 up to 30th Apr up to 31st Oct up to 20th Dec Child Discounts
Bear & Wildlife Viewing at Duchesnay Station
2 nights/3 days
You will spend 2 nights at one of the rustic lodges near the Auberge Duchesnay arriving on the evening of day 1. Most of day 2 can be spent relaxing or enjoying some of the many activities such as cycling, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, archery (some with a fee payable locally) available at the Duchesnay Station Ecotouristique. At 1730 you will be collected and taken the 8 miles to the bear watching blind. Daily departures May 31 September 29. Price including: 2 nights accommodation, half board and the bear watching. Price: £179 per adult £55 per child aged 8-12 sharing a room with 2 adults. Additional adventure! Tree top adventure with zip lines, monkey nets and beams £17 per adult and £10 per child aged 8-11.
Country Hotels Prices are per room per night based on 2 people
Chateau Montebello Fairmont Room £115 £153 £125 Under 19 Kenauk 1 Bedroom Cabin NA £201 £201 Under 13 Lac a l'eau Clair Standard Room NA £101 NA Under 13 Sacacomie Lodge Forest Side Room £108 £120 £108 Under 18
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