Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Canada
StoneHaven Le Manoir Relais & Châteaux
Restored Laurentian manor
Restored Laurentian manor
The estate runs like an early-twentieth-century country house, with afternoon tea to live piano and walks through century-old Italian gardens.
What it’s good at
Notable
Marie-L’Oie feather bedding and multi-course Laurentian tasting menus beside Lac des Sables.
Notable
A restored 1908 Laurentian manor once owned by Montreal financier Douglas Lorne McGibbon.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a 140-acre Laurentian estate overlooking Lac des Sables, surrounded by forest and historic gardens.
The rooms
Bedrooms across the manor and pavilion are furnished with authentic 1910s antiques and period chandeliers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor heated pool sits on the lawn beside a white pavilion and rows of red loungers.
The outdoor whirlpool
The outdoor whirlpool runs year-round, with steam rising into the Laurentian air beside snow-covered pines.
The spa
Massage therapists work in sunlit rooms with shuttered windows looking out over the estate gardens.
StoneHaven Restaurant
Regional Quebec dishes are served in an all-glass veranda overlooking the mountains and a wood-paneled room with a stone fireplace.
At the table
Leather Chesterfield armchairs sit beside the wooden bar counter and stone pillars, where bartenders pour cocktails and whiskies.
How it began
The property sat abandoned for a decade until heritage restorers took over in 2015, spending three years reviving the estate.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.