Manoir Hovey

Arrival on Lake Massawippi

Drive east from Montreal through the rolling Eastern Townships — the white-columned manor appears above the lake as you descend into North Hatley. The setting announces the register immediately: this is country-inn Quebec at its finest.

Lake afternoon

Collect a kayak or canoe from the lakeside dock and paddle Lake Massawippi's clear water — or settle into an Adirondack chair above the shoreline with the hills on the far side turning colour. In winter, the same trails become cross-country ski and snowshoe routes through the estate forest.

Spa and pool

The spa offers body treatments and facials grounded in Eastern Townships botanicals. The heated outdoor pool is a centrepiece in all seasons — steaming against crisp autumn air, or a long summer afternoon float with lake views.

Dinner at Le Hatley

The MICHELIN-recognized dining room overlooks the lake through tall windows. Chef's seasonal menus draw on regional Quebec producers — the progression of courses unhurried, the wine list extensive, the setting appropriate to the occasion.

North Hatley village

The village of North Hatley — one of Quebec's most charming English-speaking communities — is minutes from the manor: galleries, a historic theatre, antique shops, and the particular culture of a town that has welcomed artists and writers for generations.