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The Auberge Willow Inn has been an institution in Hudson, Quebec, since 1820. Known locally as ‘the Willow', it is loved as a favourite destination among residents and travellers alike.
The Auberge Willow Inn has ten picturesque bedrooms, a recently renovated pub and kitchen, and a new British-inspired menu with ingredients sourced locally and sustainably.
The breathtaking location along the Lake of Two Mountains is perfect to grab a bite or spend the night.
Auberge Willow Inn
208 Rue MainThe Auberge Willow Inn has been an institution in Hudson, Quebec, since 1820. Known locally as ‘the Willow', it is loved as a favourite destination among residents and travellers alike.
The Auberge Willow Inn has ten picturesque bedrooms, a recently renovated pub and kitchen, and a new British-inspired menu with ingredients sourced locally and sustainably.
The breathtaking location along the Lake of Two Mountains is perfect to grab a bite or spend the night.
Since 2006 Beau’s Brewing Co. has been brewing interesting, tasty beers like the Lug Tread Lagered Ale using the best ingredients & local spring water. The family takes pride in creating unique, wonderful and certified organic craft beer, conceived with honest consideration for the environment and the local communities.
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Beau's Brewery
10 Terry Fox DrSince 2006 Beau’s Brewing Co. has been brewing interesting, tasty beers like the Lug Tread Lagered Ale using the best ingredients & local spring water. The family takes pride in creating unique, wonderful and certified organic craft beer, conceived with honest consideration for the environment and the local communities.
A great little bistro serving local sourced food, home-made baked goods, coffees, good wine and drinks.
A perfect atmosphere to while away time with family or friends, for an afternoon lunch, or an evening dinner.
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Vert Fourchette
117 Main St EA great little bistro serving local sourced food, home-made baked goods, coffees, good wine and drinks.
A perfect atmosphere to while away time with family or friends, for an afternoon lunch, or an evening dinner.
Le Bistro Montebello is a great little foodie hangout serving local craft beer, and scrumptious locally sourced food. The bistro serves innovative pizzas, poutines to die for and very yummy burgers.
Le Bistro is a great place to hang out after a walk around the Chateau Montebello walking trails.
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Le Bistro
570 Rue Notre-DameLe Bistro Montebello is a great little foodie hangout serving local craft beer, and scrumptious locally sourced food. The bistro serves innovative pizzas, poutines to die for and very yummy burgers.
Le Bistro is a great place to hang out after a walk around the Chateau Montebello walking trails.
A local Hawkesbury institution serving hearty food, beer and wine.
A nice place for families to enjoy lunch or dinner.
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Stephanies Grill and Bar
1680 ON-34A local Hawkesbury institution serving hearty food, beer and wine.
A nice place for families to enjoy lunch or dinner.
Sightseeing
A very unique park, that allows you to view wild animals indigenous to the Northern Hemisphere from the comfort of your own car.
The self-guided drive is 15km long, and will take about 1 ½ hours to drive around the park. Along the way, the deer will come to your window to greet you.
The park is home to beaver, elk, raccoon, timber wolf, coyote, muskox, deer, turtle, boar, red fox, Alpine ibex, caribou, black bear, moose, wild turkey, and bison.
This is a perfect family outing to see Canadian animals as you have never seen them before.
Don't forget to pack a bag of carrots in the car.
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פארק אומגה
399 QC-323A very unique park, that allows you to view wild animals indigenous to the Northern Hemisphere from the comfort of your own car.
The self-guided drive is 15km long, and will take about 1 ½ hours to drive around the park. Along the way, the deer will come to your window to greet you.
The park is home to beaver, elk, raccoon, timber wolf, coyote, muskox, deer, turtle, boar, red fox, Alpine ibex, caribou, black bear, moose, wild turkey, and bison.
This is a perfect family outing to see Canadian animals as you have never seen them before.
Don't forget to pack a bag of carrots in the car.
L'Orignal Old Jail is the oldest jail in Ontario and the second oldest jail in Canada. The jail is a very unique tourist attraction in eastern Ontario. The historic building allows people to soak in the penitentiary atmosphere of long ago.
Open to the public during the summer months. Other times, by appointment only.
Ancienne Prison de L'Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen StL'Orignal Old Jail is the oldest jail in Ontario and the second oldest jail in Canada. The jail is a very unique tourist attraction in eastern Ontario. The historic building allows people to soak in the penitentiary atmosphere of long ago.
Open to the public during the summer months. Other times, by appointment only.
This brilliant destination is now recognized by the Canadian government as a National Historic Site of Canada. Its amazing log cabin architectural designs are some of the finest in the region, as are its views overlooking the Ottawa River.
The hotel is one of the oldest log hotels in the world. The interior is marked by a huge stone fireplace which takes centre place in the lobby.
The Chateau Montebello is also home to several kilometres of great walking trails.
Definitely worth a visit for a great day out.
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Fairmont Le Château Montebello
392 Rue Notre DameThis brilliant destination is now recognized by the Canadian government as a National Historic Site of Canada. Its amazing log cabin architectural designs are some of the finest in the region, as are its views overlooking the Ottawa River.
The hotel is one of the oldest log hotels in the world. The interior is marked by a huge stone fireplace which takes centre place in the lobby.
The Chateau Montebello is also home to several kilometres of great walking trails.
Definitely worth a visit for a great day out.
Set in Montebello, halfway between Gatineau and Montréal, Manoir Papineau is a page straight out of 19th century history.
This grand estate is the ancestral home of Louis-Joseph Papineau, a man who was to become a leading figure in Canadian politics.
Flanked by four towers, the manor house rules over its surrounding landscape with its landscaped garden, spacious lawns, wooded areas and a stream.
Take an excursion into the life of the head of Francophone patriots.
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Manoir Papineau National Historic Site
500a Rue Notre DameSet in Montebello, halfway between Gatineau and Montréal, Manoir Papineau is a page straight out of 19th century history.
This grand estate is the ancestral home of Louis-Joseph Papineau, a man who was to become a leading figure in Canadian politics.
Flanked by four towers, the manor house rules over its surrounding landscape with its landscaped garden, spacious lawns, wooded areas and a stream.
Take an excursion into the life of the head of Francophone patriots.
In the early 1830s, a gentleman named James Forbes had this building constructed for commercial rental purposes. It was then expanded and transformed into a barracks to house an English garrison from 1837 to 1840, soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saint‑Eustache in an attempt to crush local uprisings.
Enter the barracks and walk through the remains of 19th century history.
This historic building also has great views across the Ottawa River to Point Fortune and the dam that powers the Carillon Generating Station.
Carillon Barracks National Historic Site
44 Route du Long-SaultIn the early 1830s, a gentleman named James Forbes had this building constructed for commercial rental purposes. It was then expanded and transformed into a barracks to house an English garrison from 1837 to 1840, soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saint‑Eustache in an attempt to crush local uprisings.
Enter the barracks and walk through the remains of 19th century history.
This historic building also has great views across the Ottawa River to Point Fortune and the dam that powers the Carillon Generating Station.
Neighbourhoods
The village, where my cottage is located, is very peaceful and sleepy.
Amenities in the village include, a convenience store with an LCBO outlet (limited selection of beer, wine and spirits), a small museum (seasonal only), a marina (seasonal only), and a beach allowing access to the Ottawa River for swimming and water activities.
Just a few minutes away, you'll find groceries, the main LCBO (larger selection of booze), a few restaurants, fast food, some shops, a hardware store and a garden centre.
The village is unique because it is named after the many moose that used to inhabit the region, and is highlighted by a large moose, as you drive into this sleepy hollow.
L'Orignal
The village, where my cottage is located, is very peaceful and sleepy.
Amenities in the village include, a convenience store with an LCBO outlet (limited selection of beer, wine and spirits), a small museum (seasonal only), a marina (seasonal only), and a beach allowing access to the Ottawa River for swimming and water activities.
Just a few minutes away, you'll find groceries, the main LCBO (larger selection of booze), a few restaurants, fast food, some shops, a hardware store and a garden centre.
The village is unique because it is named after the many moose that used to inhabit the region, and is highlighted by a large moose, as you drive into this sleepy hollow.
Vankleek Hill is a community in Champlain township in eastern Ontario, situated 94 kilometres (58 miles) east of Downtown Ottawa. The village is about a 15 minute drive from cottage in L'Orignal.
This agricultural based community became a thriving community in the 1890s and the village still retains many of the buildings and structures which were present then. This is reflected in the local architecture of the many houses around the town. Vankleek Hill is known as the Gingerbread capital of Ontario. Gingerbread meaning the wood carvings on the eaves of the roof.
The town was named after Simeon Vankleek, a United Empire Loyalist, who settled there near the end of the 18th century. Relatives report that he left his farm in the Poughkeepsie, New York, area, in fear of soldiers from the Revolutionary War. He hopped on his horse and rode as far as he could until he got to what was to be Vankleek Hill, where the horse dropped dead.
The town has a population of 1,996 and the local newspaper is The Review.
Vankleek Hill is currently home to a community garden, which has two acres of organically-grown produce being harvested by residents within a few steps of Main Street.
The town has one set of traffic lights, a 9-hole golf course, golf driving range, parks, arena and a fair ground. During the summer and autumn months, the fairground stage many events which bring people from far and wide to enjoy the festivities.
The town is home to Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, an award-winning craft brewery. Tours and tastings are available.
Vankleek Hill Vineyards, Vert Fourchette, the Windsor Tavern and a couple of other restaurants and shops make up the little community.
Vankleek Hill
Vankleek Hill is a community in Champlain township in eastern Ontario, situated 94 kilometres (58 miles) east of Downtown Ottawa. The village is about a 15 minute drive from cottage in L'Orignal.
This agricultural based community became a thriving community in the 1890s and the village still retains many of the buildings and structures which were present then. This is reflected in the local architecture of the many houses around the town. Vankleek Hill is known as the Gingerbread capital of Ontario. Gingerbread meaning the wood carvings on the eaves of the roof.
The town was named after Simeon Vankleek, a United Empire Loyalist, who settled there near the end of the 18th century. Relatives report that he left his farm in the Poughkeepsie, New York, area, in fear of soldiers from the Revolutionary War. He hopped on his horse and rode as far as he could until he got to what was to be Vankleek Hill, where the horse dropped dead.
The town has a population of 1,996 and the local newspaper is The Review.
Vankleek Hill is currently home to a community garden, which has two acres of organically-grown produce being harvested by residents within a few steps of Main Street.
The town has one set of traffic lights, a 9-hole golf course, golf driving range, parks, arena and a fair ground. During the summer and autumn months, the fairground stage many events which bring people from far and wide to enjoy the festivities.
The town is home to Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, an award-winning craft brewery. Tours and tastings are available.
Vankleek Hill Vineyards, Vert Fourchette, the Windsor Tavern and a couple of other restaurants and shops make up the little community.
Hudson is a picturesque town situated 60 kilometres west of Montreal and 150 kilometres east of Ottawa.
Officially founded in 1865, the Town was inhabited long before. Greenwood House in Hudson was built nearly 300 years ago during the regime of New France! In 2015, the Town celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Hudson has a unique character that distinguishes it from the rest of the region. Bordered to the north by Lake of Two Mountains, Hudson has a thriving arts community and enjoys a beautiful natural setting. Its quiet, rural landscape attracts a large number of artists and musicians who draw inspiration from the locale.
Hudson’s beautiful natural scenery encourages a healthy, outdoor lifestyle with many nature trails and a beach. Le Nichoir, a well known wild bird rehabilitation centre, is located in the municipal wildlife reserve and is dedicated to its environmental values.
With its vibrant cultural community, Hudson is a great place to live and a favourite tourist destination for lovers of the visual arts, music and culture — a place where you can immerse yourself in a beautiful, pastoral setting.
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Hudson
Hudson is a picturesque town situated 60 kilometres west of Montreal and 150 kilometres east of Ottawa.
Officially founded in 1865, the Town was inhabited long before. Greenwood House in Hudson was built nearly 300 years ago during the regime of New France! In 2015, the Town celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Hudson has a unique character that distinguishes it from the rest of the region. Bordered to the north by Lake of Two Mountains, Hudson has a thriving arts community and enjoys a beautiful natural setting. Its quiet, rural landscape attracts a large number of artists and musicians who draw inspiration from the locale.
Hudson’s beautiful natural scenery encourages a healthy, outdoor lifestyle with many nature trails and a beach. Le Nichoir, a well known wild bird rehabilitation centre, is located in the municipal wildlife reserve and is dedicated to its environmental values.
With its vibrant cultural community, Hudson is a great place to live and a favourite tourist destination for lovers of the visual arts, music and culture — a place where you can immerse yourself in a beautiful, pastoral setting.
Montebello is a great little town on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, a short drive via the ferry from Lefaivre or the bridge through Hawkesbury.
Montebello is a village of about 1,000 people and a thousand cows in the west of the province of Quebec, on the eastern edge of Canada's National Capital region.
It is best known for the Château Montebello, a resort which is the largest log structure ever built. It often serves as a conference centre for the Canadian government and its guests. Among other things, it has hosted several NATO conferences, a Canada/US/Mexico summit, and a G7 Summit.
The village is very quaint, with many quirky eateries, shops and a great place to while away an afternoon. A must visit.
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Montebello
Montebello is a great little town on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, a short drive via the ferry from Lefaivre or the bridge through Hawkesbury.
Montebello is a village of about 1,000 people and a thousand cows in the west of the province of Quebec, on the eastern edge of Canada's National Capital region.
It is best known for the Château Montebello, a resort which is the largest log structure ever built. It often serves as a conference centre for the Canadian government and its guests. Among other things, it has hosted several NATO conferences, a Canada/US/Mexico summit, and a G7 Summit.
The village is very quaint, with many quirky eateries, shops and a great place to while away an afternoon. A must visit.
Hawkesbury is a town in Eastern Ontario, Canada, on the Ottawa River, near the Quebec-Ontario border.
It lies on the south shore of the Ottawa River about halfway between downtown Ottawa and downtown Montréal. The Long-Sault Bridge links it to Grenville, Quebec. It is located 25 km west of Lachute, Quebec.
Hawkesbury is touted as the third most bilingual town in Ontario, with about 70% of its inhabitants being fluent in English and French.
In Hawkesbury, you will find some shopping, a variety of fast food restaurants, and a few other amenities.
Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury is a town in Eastern Ontario, Canada, on the Ottawa River, near the Quebec-Ontario border.
It lies on the south shore of the Ottawa River about halfway between downtown Ottawa and downtown Montréal. The Long-Sault Bridge links it to Grenville, Quebec. It is located 25 km west of Lachute, Quebec.
Hawkesbury is touted as the third most bilingual town in Ontario, with about 70% of its inhabitants being fluent in English and French.
In Hawkesbury, you will find some shopping, a variety of fast food restaurants, and a few other amenities.
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A car is the best way to get around
Most amenities, such as groceries, pharmacies, hospitals, liquor stores are within a 15 minute drive away.
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Vankleek Hill Farmers' Market
The market is held Saturdays during the summer months, usually from mid-June until mid-September. Best to get there in the morning.
A dynamic market, constantly changing. The commitment to locally produced, quality products makes the Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market the perfect place to talk to farmers who actually raise the products they bring to market, and the processors and crafters who are passionate about the quality of what they offer.
A great morning out.