Thousands of Reasons Why Stay at a B&B

Updated on Jul 2, 2025

Staying in a B&B, offers much more than just renting a nice room: It’s sharing, for a short while, the story of its owners and benefiting from their passion and attachment to their region.


Lee Farm Inn (Stanstead)

Some places seem to carry their history effortlessly—and this is one of them. In Stanstead, this home built in 1810 by Loyalists, just steps from the Canada–U.S. border, is a perfect example. Once owned by Lady H. Banting, wife of Sir Frederick Banting, co-inventor of insulin, it has preserved a strong heritage charm, set on a beautifully maintained 2.5-hectare property.

Staying here means stepping into a peaceful, historic setting, with cozy fireplaces and spaces designed to truly unwind. A heated pool, spa, and sauna round out the experience, creating an atmosphere where time naturally slows down.


The Ferme Au pied levé (Magog)

Sometimes life hands you a surprise; take Marie-Thérèse Bonnichon for instance. This Montreal nurse has been heading a farm, then a catering service and now a B&B! When adventure called, both Marie-Thérèse and her husband answered, “we’re ready!” and this, to our greatest delight. This B&B is a spacious wood home built specifically to welcome travellers. It offers five rooms plus a common lounge immersed in natural light. “The decor is contemporary,” explains this charming farmer, “and doesn’t need a lot of pictures on its walls when these wide windows show off such a beautiful country setting…” “One of our assets,” says the co-owner, “is that the B&B seems to attract larger groups; families and friends gather here to celebrate special events.” Even more so because Marie-Thérèse Bonnichon, aside from breakfast, also prepares succulent dinners, always using eggs, meat and other farm and garden products. Among the six services of the evening menu, we found wild turkey salad, kid squares and maple Tarte Tatin. Wine is the only thing left to bring!


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Ewokk (Sutton)

Ewokk is a new-generation, high-end B&B in the heart of Sutton. With four uniquely styled rooms — including a fully autonomous Penthouse — this warm and inviting house offers a self-check-in concept, perfect for unwinding at your own pace. Inside: a shared kitchen, reading nook with fireplace, kids’ play area, and cozy lounges. Outside: a spa, saltwater pool, spacious terrace, oversized BBQ, firepit, and even hammocks for the ultimate in relaxation. Breakfast is made easy with local bread, bagels, eggs, fruit, jam, and coffee included.


Île de Garde (Sherbrooke)

In the historic district known as the Vieux-Nord, a beautiful Italian Renaissance-style home attracts the eye with its square tower. This brick home was built in 1875 for a certain M. Beckett, owner of the local brick factory. The present owner of this residence, Marie-Christine Chassot de Florencourt confirms that “This heritage home has a history that links it to Sherbrooke, and each object found here says something about its past. Guests stay in one of the four rooms to discover this past, but also to take advantage of the very Zen ambiance that reigns here,” notes the hostess. They’re quite right! The house is surrounded by grand gardens and a park. The name of the B&B is a lovely play on words. It refers to a German Benedict nun, who was a naturalist, Hildegarde de Bingen. It also refers to its square tower, somewhat resembling a watch tower which looks over the area and “where we have the impression of living on an island.” Finally, it evokes the Italian island on Lake Garda, a place of meditation and contemplation.


Les matins de Victoria, Victoria’s Mornings (Waterloo)

When Alain Choinière and Anne Gauthier decided to embark on their B & B adventure, their idea was to link two important Waterloo attractions, cycling and the town’s heritage. Therefore, they chose to welcome visitors to their ancestral home, dating back to 1870, and offer a bicycle rental service to both their guests and daily visitors. The house is located near a bike path and the Waterloo heritage circuit and guests have a choice of five rooms.

Almost everywhere in the region, you’ll find friendly hosts ready to welcome you to their B&Bs. Discover them right here.

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