A/K/A The Wakefield Mill. Although it sounds so much more alluring en Francaise. Be sure to check the reviews over there for a fuller sense of this excellent converted mill which is now a hotel, restaurant and day spa. Way cool place!
D'Arcy L.
Place rating: 5 Terrebonne, Canada
Stayed here almost 10 years ago then recently I returned back for a few days worth of business meetings. All I can say is wow, simply amazing and probably my favourite Auberge in the province of Quebec. 10 Reasons why: 1) location is amazing — 20 minutes from Downtown Ottawa and just around 2 hours from Montréal. 2) close enough to civilization but yet the Auberge is tucked away into the most serene picturesque Gatineau hills near the wonderful village of Wakefield. 3) the Waterfall — simply amazing– just check it out! 4) the main lodge is old world Quebec. The new LEED pavilion is new world clean sleek look and architectural clean lines and minimalist design 5) the food served is decadent, fresh and masterful. Some of the best food I’ve eaten in all my travels in North America and I’d rate it with some of the top restaurants in Europe. Very gourmet and fresh flavours that are divergent complimentary and decorative. 6) the bar, pool table and excellent selection of drinks. The lounge area in General is very warm and welcoming. 7) the fact that they had my favourite beer Sam Adams on tap. Plus lots of other spirits, wine lists were excellent and I could even sip some knob creek bourbon or have a martini in the evenings. 8) the variety of meeting rooms present were very good.(only negative was the chairs for the meetings were not very comfortable for long days) 9) the fact that there is a very upscale menu also a pub-lounge menu. 10) the nature surrounding the place and the peace and tranquility. Perfect for a team meeting. I cannot speak volumes of this place as either a weekend vacation, place to honeymoon of you want to be away from all the action or for a team meeting it’s more than ideal for some or all of these reasons and then some. Really it’s a treat and if I can come back I definitely will.
