With 65,000 acres to explore and an endless list of activities for children and adults, Chateau Montebello is the perfect family destination any time of year. This charming cedar log complex is about an hour from both Ottawa and Montreal and overlooks the Ottawa River. Close to the big cities, yet, feels like a remote getaway.
A family vacation at Chateau Montebello has something for everyone. Montebello specializes in creating interesting family packages. In addition to the many activities at the hotel, it offers fabulous food, state of the art spa, wi-fi for those who need to stay connected and many common quiet areas for reading or board games. The atmosphere at Montebello is pure relaxation, where families can have a great time together.
Family Packages at Chateau Montebello
At any given time, Chateau Montebello has a family holiday package available that includes accommodation, food and activities. The resort designs the packages to take advantage of the surrounding wilderness, seasonal weather and current holiday. They offer March Break, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving , Summer and Winter Family Packages. There is also Daycare available at the resort.
Activities at Montebello
- Indoor and outdoor pool
- Games room
- Spa
- All terrain vehicles
- Cycling
- Hiking trails
- Whirlool and saunas
- Sports center
- Indoor tennis and squash
- Board games
- Tube sliding
- Curling
- Land Rover Experience Driving School
- Outdoor skating rink
- Dog sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Cross country skiing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Clay shooting
- Golf Course (one of the best in Quebec)
- Horse back riding
- Fishing
- Croquet
- Mini golf
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Pontoon Boat cruises
- Children's activities – Montebello organizes activities such as Scavenger hunts, Ice sculptures, crafts or water polo games.
Ecotourism For Kids at Chateau Montebello
Now a days, it is important to teach young children about preserving the environment. Chateau Montebello teamed up with Environment Canada to do just that. When families book the Summer Escape Package or the Family Fun (summer) package, children will receive a Bio Kit. The kit, put together by Environment Canada, includes information about local flora, fauna and wildlife. There are suggestions for activities that will help children learn the importance of the environment. This Biosphere program in addition to Fairmont's Green Partnership Program will leave guests comfortable in their choice of Montebello as an Eco destination.
Other Nearby Attractions
There are plenty of activities to keep families busy on the property at Montebello, however, for guests who wish to explore this area of Central Canada further there are other nearby attractions.
- Omega Wildlife Park (local)
- Fairmont Kenauk (local)
- Ottawa, Canada's capital city (90km)
- Montreal Island city on the St Lawrence River, Quebec (120 km)
- Manoir Papineau Historic Site (local)
Montebello is great family getaway destination. With over 40 family activities, world-class food, spa, and tranquil rustic charm, Chateau Montebello offers everything a family could want. For more information contact the Fairmont website. For more details about the spa at Montebello read Spa Fairmont Chateau Montebello - Central Canada.For another vacation spot near Montreal read Mont Tremblant Canada, Family, Ski, Golf and Spa Vacations.
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