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sits an equally elegant escape in
the Auberge Saint-Antoine. Located
in Québec City’s Old Port district,
this six-story boutique hotel houses
a sizable piece of this city’s past.
n fact, the structure is perched atop
a historically significant space where
hundreds of artifacts, from both
the French and English regimes,
were discovered during an extensive
archaeological dig on the property.
Today, more than 700 of these finds
are on display throughout the hotel,
with each room showcasing an
artifact and a fragment from
a particular period in history with
an explanation of its significance.
Continually ranked as one of the
best hotels in the world by many
prestigious publications, the
Auberge Saint-Antoine doesn’t need
to work hard to earn the adoration
of guests. But it does anyway. From
fluffy over-size pillows scattered
throughout the make-shift booth
style seating in the downstairs café,
to a bulbous bowl of seasonal fruit
at the check-in counter, visitors are
encouraged to feel right at home
from the moment they walk through
the property’s French-style doors.
reveal sweeping views of the St.
Lawrence River, this property can be
summed up in one word: perfection.
It’s a swift departure from the
cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all
model. This 200-acre piece of
paradise is a destination all its own
– a place where visitors can revel in
sheer solitude as they wander the
quiet gardens, pondering the hues
of the flora and fauna that dot
these impeccably groomed grounds.
One of the resort’s most popular
excursions allows guests to take
an educational journey that’s out
of this world without leaving
this planet or the property. The
2.7-kilometer Speed of Light
Trail takes guests on an incredible
adventure through the woods,
while providing an education in
the solar system along the way.
Several self-guided walking trails
throughout the property boast lush
greenery and stellar scenery. But the
personal touches are what make
a stay here both memorable
and mesmerizing.
With seven horses on property,
a soaring golf course revealing
360-degree views, indoor parking
for snowmobiles, sleigh rides in
the winter and a complimentary,
20-minute tour in a horse-drawn
carriage, there’s not much more
anyone could want for after
a stay here.
Culinary Couture
As a region known for its strong
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