What to do nearby
Located on the north shore of beautiful Lake Massawippi, the charming little village of North Hatley stands out for its heritage residences, original boutiques, bistros, cafés, historic churches and waterfront parks, not to mention the panoramic view of the surrounding hills.
In addition to having inspired the village of Three Pines in the best-selling book series Armand Gamache enquête by Louise Penny, the village is mentioned in the book "One thousand places to see before you die". Our inn is located on the hills surrounding North Hatley, just 5 km from the village center. Nearby, you will also find:
Scowen Park Trails
North Hatley Marina and Wharf
The North Hatley Golf Club
The Capelton Mine
Domaine Bergeville Vineyard
By bike in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter: the Massawippi axis of the Véloroute des Grandes-Fourches which links the village of North Hatley to Lennoxville (Sherbrooke)
Paintball North Hatley
Jacques Robidas Equestrian Center and Royal Stables
North Hatley Country Market: Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from the end of June to mid-October
Summer
Summer in the Eastern Townships is simply magnificent and ideal and especially ideal for playing outside, here are some of our favorites located nearby:
Lavender Blue
Escapades Memphremagog Cruise Ship
Foresta Lumina
Strom Nordic Spa of Sherbrooke
Perfumer's Barn
Cantons Soap
Milby Golf Club, Venice, North Hatley and Dufferin Heights
Vineyards: The Silver Vine and The Pilgrims’ Stop
Autumn
The region is a must to admire the flamboyant landscapes of autumn. From our inn, the landscapes are breathtaking! You will also appreciate these places to admire the colors:
Mont Orford and the Flambée of Colors
Mount Pinacle near Coaticook
Abbey of Saint-Benoit-du-Lac
Owl's Head Mountain
Beauvoir Sanctuary and Mont-Bellevue Park
The Cantons Trail
Winter and spring
Depending on your favorite winter activities, a host of activities are available to you near our inn in the winter. Here are a few suggestions:
Skating: Frozen pond in Domaine Howard Park in Sherbrooke and the Magog Frozen Trail
Cross-country skiing: Massawippi axis between the Capelton mine, North Hatley and Lennoxville and Old Lennoxville Golf Club
Alpine skiing: Mont Orford, Mont Owl's Head and Mont Bellevue (beginner and evening skiing)
Snow biking: André Nadeau outdoor base, Coaticook Gorge park and Mont Bellevue
Snowshoes: Cherry River Marsh
Sugar shacks: Érabilis and L'Érablière du village
Magog and Memphremagog
From Lake Memphremagog stretching to Newport Vermont to the region's rolling hills and meadows, our destination is renowned for its slow pace and art of living.
Tourisme Memphrémagog is the organization that lists all the attractions and events in this region:
https://tourisme-memphremagog.com
Sherbrooke
Less than 15 minutes...
The true heart of the Eastern Townships, Sherbrooke is a lively and dynamic city. It has three major museums, namely the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science, the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts and the Sherbrooke History Museum, a circuit of large murals, cinemas, a friendly downtown area and pubs, microbreweries and restaurants for all tastes. The natural side of Sherbrooke is also very present with Mount Bellevue, the Lac-des-Nations promenade and the Magog Gorge.
The Visite Sherbrooke website lists all events and activities:
www.visitezsherbrooke.ca
Coaticook Valley
The Coaticook Valley is already well known, thanks, among other things, to the success of the Foresta Lumina trail, a magical place nestled in the spectacular Coaticook Gorge, which attracts visitors from all over the world.
You have also already heard of Compton and its magnificent orchards like Le Gros Pierre or la Pommalbonne and its Fromagerie de la Station, Coaticook and its famous ice cream, Saint-Venant and its poetic trail or Baldwin and Mount Pinacle.