Auberge du Lac Morency

Auberge du Lac Morency

lodges tucked into the Laurntian Shield

from a rocky ridge

"Watch out!" Bob said. We were walking up a steep road high above the lake last Saturday evening. Other than a light off in the distance, the night was inky. I looked down into two spots of light at my feet, then a ringed tail. The raccoon sauntered off. 

This resort is a surprise. it began in the 40s as a ski area for Montrealers and is still rustic in many ways. But conveniences are here too. 

The resort has an impressive wine cellar, restaurant and spa. Service is professional and congenial. Most guests are Quebecois and friendly. I'm getting French and Spanish royally mixed up.

non motorized boats on the lake

small wine field

wine press

Grapes grow on every earthy slope and units have their own wine cooler.

St. Hippolyte at the lake's end.

Yesterday we hiked around the side of a slope of granite for a village view. 

Le P'tit Train Du Nord

We've always wanted to cycle this trail and set out this morning heading north from Ste. Adele bundled up in the 6 degree air.

Along La Riviere du Nord

La Riviere du Nord

Val David sculpture

I lived in Montreal as a kid and then you'd get along easily then with only English. But I'm surprised here at how many people now speak only French with some halting English. We stopped at the Bistro des Artistes in Val David, a quaint little town along the way.

Tapas in Val David

More photos soon. Be well.