About us

Our B&B is ideal for exploring the villages and landscapes of the surrounding townships. It offers panoramic views of the Green Mountains and is close to Magog, Orford, Eastman, Knowlton (Lac Brome), Mansonville (Owl's Head) and Bolton, providing a multitude of activities and discoveries within a 25 km radius.

Visit the Abbaye Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, an exceptional architectural ensemble located on the west shore of Lake Memphrémagog, and discover a variety of artisanal products made on site: cheeses, ciders, orchard products, etc. A 20 minutes walk from the B&B.

Located in Austin, the Manson Barn hosts numerous wedding receptions and other special events from May to October. With a magnificent view of the Green Mountains, this unique reception hall can accommodate 200 guests in a rustic atmosphere.

With a surface area of some 60 km2, Parc national du Mont-Orford is characterized by its mountainous terrain, dominated by the Mont-Orford and Mont-Chauve massifs, and its significant diversity of natural habitats. It offers more than 80 km of hiking trails and many activities at its two supervised beaches (Lac Stukely and Lac Fraser).

Rain or shine, 7 days a week, you can relax in one of two magnificent nordic spas set in a natural environment bordered by the Missisquoi-Nord and Castle Brook rivers.

• Spa Bolton (Bolton-Est)

• Spa Nordic Station (Magog)

For outdoor enthusiasts, the region abounds in hiking trails offering a variety of itineraries for all levels.

Mont-Orford National Park trails, Missisquoi North trails, Potton trails, including Owl's Head, Ruiter Valley Land Trust trails, Eastern Townships trails

The Marais de la Rivière-aux-cerises, near downtown Magog, is an accessible 5-km trail on stilts or gravel. In addition, the Circuit de l'Abbaye offers 150 km of heritage trails. L'Échappée belle chez Robert is part of the accommodation on this long-distance walking circuit.

Renowned and appreciated by cyclists, the region abounds in circuits for road, gravel and mountain biking. Whatever your level of difficulty, there's something for everyone.

Just 20 km around the corner, two magnificent 18-hole golf courses offer some of the finest views in Quebec.

• Golf du Mont Orford (Orford)

• Golf Owl’s Head (Mansonville)

The region boasts magnificent lakes and rivers for summer activities, whether sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding or fishing. Lake Memphremagog, Brome Lake, Fraser Lake and Stukely Lake all offer supervised beaches.

Our public markets are more than just markets; they're festive gatherings that invite you to discover local products and artisans.

• Saturday

Potton Covered Market, Marché public d'Eastman, Marché public de Bolton-Est, Marché public de Lac-Brome

• Sunday

Marché public de Magog

Magog, Orford, Eastman and Knowlton offer a wide variety of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. On weekends, Austin is not to be outdone, with its Les herbes hautes artisan bakery*, its local Mélange Maison coffee shop and its Parcelles country table (booked the first of the month before your visit), and its neighbor Bolton Est with its Jardins Bolton.

*its products usually served at our B&B

Wine, beer and liqueur lovers, take to the road to appreciate the expertise of local winemakers, master brewers and distillers. At the end of summer, Magog hosts the Fête des vendanges, a not-to-be-missed wine event bringing together over 75 producers.

• Au Vignoble d'Orford (Orford)

• Cep d'Argent (Magog)

• Vignoble chemin de la Rivière (Magog)

• Vignoble Sugar Hill (Lac-Brome)

• Canton Brasse (Orford)

• Des Cantons Microbrasserie (Magog)

• Microbrasserie Équinoxe (Mansonville)

• Microbrasserie La Memphré (Magog)

• Distillerie Cherry River (Magog)

• Distillerie des Cantons (Mansonville) - not currently open to the public