Auberge du Lac Taureau

Accommodation and activity options abound at Auberge du Lac Taureau, situated just north of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec (and about 110 miles north of Montreal). Nature-lovers who flock to this lakeside retreat laud its array of outdoor pursuits and room choices. Take your pick from four different types of rooms at the hotel, which each come appointed with coffee makers, expansive tables and roomy bathrooms appointed with a tub and shower. Customize your stay by selecting a room with views of the verdant forest or serene lake. Though some previous visitors do lament the steep nightly rates, most report a pleasant experience overall, thanks to the rooms' quiet setting. Guests also appreciate the diverse activities offered throughout the year. Visitors can spend their time here pontoon boating, fishing, ATV riding, hiking, snowmobiling, ice skating and more. After you work up an appetite, snag a seat at le Grand Pic restaurant for a formal dining experience or venture to Bistro Le Boréal for more casual fare. Just be forewarned: An on-site meal will cost you a pretty penny, and past patrons say they expected more for what they shelled out, citing lackluster restaurant fare and service as reasons to dine elsewhere.