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 was built at the turn-of-the-century and modelled on George Washington’s Mount Vernon home. It is nestled in English gardens in a forest on the shores of a lake, and there is a romantic and authentic way of life here. Rates include an array of on-site recreational facilities that make Manoir Hovey a destination in itself. The artful cuisine is enhanced by the wine list, which features 900 wines, and an exceptional selection of Quebec’s finest cheeses. A wonderful getaway in all seasons, and only 80 minutes from Montreal. ...Read more
Canada, North Hatley

Restaurant Initiale
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 Grand Chef, originally from the little fishing village of Cancale in Brittany. Together with his partner Rolande, he has created one of the best restaurants in North America. His love of food and the pure delight of his guests, spurs him on to combine the very best of French and Quebecois culinary tradition. The gifts of the sea and the land, the noble and the rustic all combine to create exploding and harmonious flavours. Here, hearts of palm are made into flour, dandelion honey becomes a smooth ice cream, maple syrup appears regularly 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 Quebec a unique landscape. In this stunning location, in the heart of the biosphere reserve, on the banks of the majestic Saint-Laurent River, you can see spouting whales. The Authier family has created a beautiful, restful little hotel with opulent interiors, an excellent wine cellar and delicious authentic food including homemade pastries and fish smoked on-site. ...Read more
Canada, La Malbaie

Restaurant Europea
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Grand Chef Jérôme Ferrer prepares creative cuisine with a Québecois accent, served in a Victorian house with contemporary décor. Try Gaspésie lobster cappuccino with shavings of truffle, ravioli of Alaskan crab claw, foam of beurre blanc with Tahiti vanilla; buffalo tartare, mixed watercress salad and carpaccio of smoked Boileau venison with crunchy vegetables. The à la carte menu, based on the best produce Québec has to offer, is a delightful invitation to explore some of the natural wonders of Canada. ...Read more
Canada, Montreal

Restaurant Toqué !
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
In the heart of Montreal, the Restaurant Toqué, with its light-filled dining room and contemporary atmosphere, is the meeting place for gourmets in search of new flavours to share with friends. Try the “abitibi” (blueberries) warmed in a tarragon infusion, with ivory chocolate mousse and herb sugar. Grand Chef Normand Laprise supports local suppliers and farmers through his cuisine. These artisans of taste help turn Laprise’s dishes into truly great moments of discovery. From vegetables, wild herbs, seafood and wild mushrooms, to edible flowers, duck, beef, lamb and fish, the finest products from Quebec go into Laprise’s cuisine and are accompanied by a superb and audacious wine list. ...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. Many relics from the French and English colonial times were discovered when the Auberge was built. Now they can be found amongst the elegant designer interior of this historical location, with its irresistible charm and gourmet cuisine. ...Read more
Canada, Québec