Day 1: Orford, QC
Depart for Orford, QC in the morning and arrive at your first resort by late afternoon. Explore the resort’s grounds and amenities or take in the amazing views before a welcome cocktail party, followed by dinner and entertainment.
Stay: Manoir Des Sables, Orford, QC (3 nights)
Meals: D
Day 2: Lavender, Cheeses, and Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey
This will be an interesting day, filled with unique artisanal local industries. Visit nearby Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey,
an active monastery which is almost 100 years old, and shop for cheese, jams and candy in the monastery store. Journey to Magog and visit the new location of Bleu Lavande, the only producer of certified True Lavender in Canada. While there, enjoy lunch and a guided tour, and learn more about this unique farm. In the afternoon, we’ll take a short drive to Compton to visit Fromagerie La Station, for a tour of their cheese-making facilities, and a taste of their organic cheese products. Return back to the resort for cocktails and dinner.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Miellerie Lune de Miel, Sherbrooke Micro Brewery and Murals
Start your day with a visit to Miellerie Lune de Miel
for a guided tour that describes the life of bees, tending to the hives, and honey production. Watch bees in action in a completely protected museum environment. Travel to the old train station in Sherbrooke for a tour, a tasting, and lunch at the microbrewery, Siboire. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Sherbrooke’s murals, an attraction that has transformed Sherbrooke’s downtown into a magnificent outdoor art gallery! Arrive back at the resort in time for evening cocktails followed by a gala dinner and live entertainment.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Montreal, Château Montebello
Depart the resort and arrive in Old Montréal in time for lunch and some free time. Arrive at the remarkable Château Montebello, the world’s largest log cabin! Before dinner, there will be some free time to enjoy the resort's rustic elegance and tranquil setting.
Stay: Fairmont le Château Montebello, QC (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 5: Morning in Montebello, Ottawa’s Byward Market, Travel Home
At your leisure, indulge in the amazing, signature breakfast of le Château Montebello and enjoy the morning at the resort. Depart late morning and enjoy a lunch stop with some free time in Ottawa’s Byward Market before continuing the journey home.
Meals:
B
