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Imagine a place so serene and yet so conveniently close
to the heart of Canada's capital.
Spectacular scenery, celebrated regional cuisine and congenial
country inn hospitality await guests at l'Auberge des Gallant.
Embraced by the rugged Rigaud Mountains, the inn is a tranquil
retreat surrounded by pristine forest. The relaxing fireplace
lounge, guest rooms, dining rooms and banquet halls are decorated
in a luxurious country style that features Quebec antiques and
accents. l'Auberge des Gallant garners praise from an
international clientele for its exceptional service, creative
gastronomy based on quality local ingredients and a diverse wine
list. A location midway between Ottawa and Montreal makes
l'Auberge des Gallant conducive to business meetings and social
gatherings.
Twenty-seven rooms are individually decorated for luxurious
country comfort. All guest rooms feature Quebecois regional
accents and most rooms have whirlpool tubs and balconies. The
guest lounge, dominated by a stone fireplace original to the
pioneer farmstead, is a favourite spot for reading, conversation
and soaking up the peaceful ambiance. Dining rooms, conference
rooms and banquet halls enjoy views of the mountains and the
Gallant deer-feeding yard, active during winter.
l'Auberge des Gallant celebrates regional cuisine through the
creative use of regional flavours, including venison, lamb,
cheese, maple syrup and farm-fresh produce and herbs. The
excellent wine list is cited for its broad offering of varieties
from Canada and around the world. During the spring maple syrup
season, guests travel from far and wide to enjoy authentic
Quebecois country cooking in the Gallant maple pavilion, when
maple syrup is highlighted in a variety of hearty dishes served in
the sugar bush.
On-site facilities include hiking and cross-country ski trails
through a bird sanctuary, a fully-equipped exercise room, sauna
and outdoor swimming pool. Massage treatments are available by
appointment. During the winter, sleigh rides are available on the
property.
Within a short drive, guests may enjoy downhill skiing,
snowmobiling, cycling, horseback riding and challenging 18-hole
golf courses. Hudson and other charming villages are home to
numerous boutiques and art galleries for fine recreational
shopping. Autumn foliage season is the time to enjoy country road
explorations, both for natural beauty and for fine conditions for
hiking and photography. Slightly farther afield are the
attractions of both Ottawa, with its fine museums, and Montreal,
with its cultural life and historic old town.
From Montreal: Exit Autoroute 40 at Exit 17. Drive on Montée
Lavigne south for 5 km. Turn right on Chemin Saint-Henri and
proceed for 8 km. From Ottawa: Drive on Hwy. 417 toward Montreal;
exit Hwy. 17. Follow exit 17 off Highway 40 (Hwy. 417 changes to
Hwy. 40 near Montreal) and follow blue Auberge des Gallant signs.
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