12 Unique Stays in the Québec City Area
Feel like getting off the beaten path and trying something unusual? Why not choose a cool place to stay that’s a bit different? Here is a selection of unusual accommodations in and around Québec City.
Francis Gagnon
Centre Castor
1Yurts
Yurts are traditional dwellings used by the nomads who live in the steppes of Central Asia. They’re equipped with the basics, including beds with mattresses. Some are even topped with glass domes, so you can spend the night looking up into the star‑filled sky.
Stay in a yurt:
- Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix, Laval Poulin
Secteur des gorges de la rivière Sainte-Anne
2Huts
Huts are usually located several kilometres along a trail and provide hikers with a place to stop and snack or spend the night. Get into the old-timey, fur-trapping spirit of things with these highly rustic accommodations. You’ll have to stoke the wood stove to keep warm!
Stay in a hut:
Audrey-Lyne Ferlatte
@iamchekafierce
3Geodesic Domes
Ground yourself, meditate, or just savour the moment in a light‑filled geodesic dome. Tucked away in a forest, you’ll have all the space you need to rest and reconnect.
Stay in a geodesic dome:
Bora-Boréal
Bora-Boréal
4Floating Houses
Let yourself be lulled in a haven of peace offering a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains. In summer, explore the surroundings by kayak or paddle board. In winter, the frozen lake adds a touch of magic to the experience.
Stay in a floating house:
- Le Monastère des Augustines
517th Century Monastery
Former nun’s cells, restored with care, are perfect for a stay focused on relaxation and meditation. The entire heritage site, from the early days of the former French colony, has been renovated and restored as a wellness retreat.
Stay in a monastery:
Tourisme Wendake
6Longhouse
A traditional Huron‑Wendat dwelling, the longhouse is a symbol of the legendary hospitality of this ancient culture. Families can spend a night in the longhouse, complete with the telling of myths and legends and the chance to try some Labrador tea.
Stay in a longhouse:
Au Chalet en Bois Rond
Au Chalet en Bois Rond
7Log Cabins
The cry of the loon out on the lake, the fire crackling in the hearth… Anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors will be swept away by the romance of the authentic log cabin—a quintessential Canadian experience.
Stay in a log cabin:
- Nick Dignard
- Montagne Le Maelstrom
8Mountain Top Cabins
Admiring the sunrise and sunset from the comfort of your bed, does that appeal to you? Whether in a rustic or modern setting, mountain top cabins offer an ideal getaway to disconnect from everyday life and feel completely in harmony with nature.
Stay in a mountain top cabin:
- Tanya Badillo
- @parcregionalportneuf
9Eco-Friendly Cabins
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An eco-friendly cabin, with a minimal environmental footprint, is a cozy, comfortable, feel‑good place to stay perfect for anyone interested in sustainable tourism. Stay in an eco-friendly cabin:
- Sépaq
- Village Vacances Valcartier
10Ready-to-Camp Tents
Go camping without having to buy all the equipment with a “ready-to-camp” tenting solution. It’s the perfect option if you like camping but want to travel light!
Stay in a ready-to-camp tent:
- Réserve faunique de Portneuf (summer only)
- Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier (summer only)
- Parc naturel régional Portneuf
- Village Vacances Valcartier, Coolboxes (summer only)
Aventures Nord-Bec
11Treehouse
Ever dream of sleeping in a treehouse as a kid? Well now you can! Book a treetop cabin and enjoy nature from up above.
Stay in a treehouse:
- Aventures Nord-bec (summer only)
- Etienne Dionne
12Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel)
Québec’s Ice Hotel is an ephemeral work of art and a unique northern experience not to be missed. Don’t be afraid of Québec’s rugged winters—inside the Ice Hotel it’s always 37.4oF to 41oF (that’s ‑3oC to ‑5oC), regardless of the weather outside.
Stay in a Ice Hotel:
- Hôtel de Glace (winter only)
An eco-friendly cabin, with a minimal environmental footprint, is a cozy, comfortable, feel‑good place to stay
