Thousands of Reasons Why Stay at a B&B

Updated on Apr 8, 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.

By Carolyne Parent

In our Townships, the lodging offer is very diversified. However, there is one type that fits perfectly with the new trend of “reality travel,” that is to stay at a B&B, a Bed and Breakfast type of accomodation. In fact, with human contact at the top of the list of requirements made by travellers in search of authenticity, staying in a B&B is the perfect option.

If you enjoy exchanging with your hosts, to taste their local culinary specialties, to be well-advised on what not to miss in the area, to spend time in an attractive environment, you will be well served by staying in this type of lodging. And why wouldn’t you choose one of these three charming establishments of our region? We hope to hear back from you about them soon!


The Ferme Au pied levé (Magog)

Sometimes life hands you a surprise; take Marie-Thérèse Bonnichon for instance. This Montreal nurse, for the past 16 years 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 nine years ago 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!


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.


La Fabrique (Bolton-Est)

Halfway between a B&B and an inn, La Fabrique offers five uniquely coloured rooms in a warm, inspiring setting where art and nature take centre stage. Housed in a carefully restored former factory, the space invites guests to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the present moment. With a shared kitchen and library, a spacious terrace with a firepit, wellness-focused activities, and a coffee counter featuring beans from local roaster Géogène, everything is designed for a simple, creative, and soothing stay. Led by Marie-Eve Lejour and Stéphane Hébert, a creative couple behind several inspiring projects in the region, this one-of-a-kind place reflects their deep love for local artisans. You’ll also find artworks from about fifteen local artists displayed throughout the space!


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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