Manoir Hovey
Hotel and restaurant in the country
A stay at Manoir Hovey comes with the promise of an abundance of fresh air in a scenic, unspoilt part of Quebec, close to the U.S. This charming manor is nestled amongst English gardens and forest on 600 meters of lakeshore and cultivates a romantic and authentic way of life. Rates include an abundance of year-round recreational facilities on-site making the Manor a destination in itself. The culinary arts are scrupulously upheld, enhanced by an 850 reference wine list and an exceptional selection of Quebec cheeses. A wonderful getaway in all seasons and only 80 minutes from Montreal. ...Read more
Canada, North Hatley

Restaurant Initiale Inc.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Yvan Lebrun’s motto is “simplicity and precision”. And it seems to have worked for this chef, originally from the little fishing village of Cancale in Brittany, and his partner Rolande, since together they have created one of the best restaurants in North America. His love of food, the pure delight of his guests, spurs him on to combine the very best of French and Quebec culinary tradition, the gifts of the sea and the land, and the noble and the rustic to. Here, hearts of palm are made into flour, dandelion honey becomes a smooth ice cream, maple syrup appears regularly in harmonious creations and, of course, oysters have a starring role. ...Read more
Canada, Québec

La Pinsonnière
Hotel and restaurant on a big river
Classified as a “biosphere reserve” by Unesco, the region of Charlevoix is one of the best preserved places on the planet. It is also one of the largest inhabited craters in the world: the impact left by a meteorite 350 million years ago has given this part of Québec a unique landscape. On the banks of the Saint-Laurent River, from where you can see the spouting whales, the Authier family has created a beautifully restful little hotel with opulent interiors, an excellent wine cellar and delicious authentic food including homemade viennoiseries (the breakfasts are a delight) and fish smoked on site. ...Read more
Canada, La Malbaie

Restaurant Europea
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Contemporary design in a Victorian house, with warm colours and local materials, serves as décor for the modern, intuitive, creative cuisine by Grand Chef Jerôme Ferrer. Gaspésie lobster cappuccino with shavings of truffle, ravioli of Alaskan crab claw and lettuce with rice, foam of beurre blanc with Tahiti vanilla; minute Buffalo Tartare, mixed watercress salad, carpaccio of smoked Boileau venison with crunchy vegetables… The à la carte menu, based on the best produce Quebec has to offer, is a delightful invitation to explore the wide open spaces of Canada. ...Read more
Canada, Montreal

Restaurant Toqué!
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
In the heart of Montréal, the restaurant Toqué, with its light-filled dining room and its contemporary atmosphere, is the meeting place for gourmets in search of new flavours to share with friends. The chef, Normand Laprise, is far from being a solitary artist. He supports local suppliers and farmers through his cuisine, true artisans of taste who help turn his culinary experiences into truly great moments of discovery. Vegetables, wild herbs, seafood, wild mushrooms, edible flowers, duck, beef, lamb, fish… The finest products from Québec are featured and the dishes featured in a menu of seven pictures. Accompanied by a superb, audacious wine list. The taste of Québec in all its freshness! ...Read more
Canada, Montréal

Auberge Saint-Antoine
Hotel and restaurant in town
Like Charles Dickens, you will be fascinated by the city of Québec; this “Gibraltar of America” with “its giddy heights, its citadel suspended, as if it were in the air, its picturesque steep streets...”. The Auberge Saint-Antoine, nestled in the heart of the first city to be founded in North America, stands on a unique archaeological site. When it was built, many relics from French and English colonial times were discovered. Today, they adorn the chic interiors of this historical location with its irresistible charm and gourmet cuisine. ...Read more
Canada, Québec