From Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
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Metro: Montebello, QC

Fairmont Le Château Montebello
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
392, rue Notre Dame, Montebello  QC  J0V 1L0 • 819-423-6341
Distance: ~7 m
        Description: MONTEBELLO. This historic hotel, overlooking the scenic Ottawa River, dates from the 1930s and stands as one of the largest log structures in the world. It required 10,000 red cedar logs to complete. Grand events have been hosted here, such as the 1981 Economic Summit and the 1983 NATO Conference. Room amenities include cable television, mini-bar, climate control and rustic furnishings, and most rooms boast excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, workout area, tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course. Conference/meeting facilities to accommodate 250.

Manoir Papineau National Historic Site
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
500, rue Notre Dame, Montebello  QC  JOV 1LO • 819-423-6965
Distance: ~0.513 km
        Description: MONTEBELLO. Visitors to the Montebello area would be remiss if they didn't check out the historic home of Louis-Joseph Papineau, one of Canada's most prominent 19th century political figures. Guests to the estate, which overlooks the Ottawa River, may tour both the grounds and the gorgeous manor house, a castle-like structure completed in 1850. Although the house has seen fairly extensive renovations over the years, a few of the rooms look very much as they did when the Papineau family still lived here. Guided tours are available.

Montebello Train Station
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
502, rue Notre Dame, Montebello  QC • 819-423-5602
Distance: ~0.521 km
        Description: This historic train station which is now a tourist bureau dates back to the early 1930s. Visit to see the station as well as find out more about the area's railway history at the interpretation center. You can also find out more about the region's history and happenings via the visitor's center that's located on site. The station also houses a souvenir shop.

Papineau Memorial Chapel
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
516, rue Notre Dame, Montebello  QC  J0V 1L0 • 819-423-6996 • 819-923-5681
Distance: ~0.610 km
        Description: Built in 1855 by the notable historic figure Louis-Joseph Papineau, this stone chapel houses his remains as well as those of a number of his family members. The chapel has religious items as well as the flag Papineau used in the 1837 uprising. It's nearby the train station, so if you plan to visit the station, be sure to stop at the chapel as well.

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