Nearby activities
Discovering an Island and Beyond
The Manoir D’Youville is a destination in itself. In addition to the services offered by the hotel, you can take advantage of the activities offered within walking distance of Île Saint-Bernard.
At the hotel
- Bathing
Heated outdoor swimming pool (open in summer) - Yoga & Relaxation
Free yoga equipment renta - Spa Experience
Free yoga equipment rental - Boating
Boats available at the nautical centre (kayak, canoe, paddle board, pedal boat, etc.).
Free access 1 hour per day for full board guests - Pontoon ride
- Introduction to sailing, sailboat rental, kite surfing, etc
- Bicycle
Bike rental at a low cost. - Catering and bar service
Dining room with three meals a da - Events
On St. Bernard Island
Bistro La Traite
In this former dairy, local products are the star of the show! In addition to offering a cuisine based on local products, Bistro La Traite offers beers from Quebec microbreweries, ciders and wines from Quebec, but also from elsewhere in private imports. The most beautiful terrace in the region overlooks the orchard of Île Saint-Bernard! Cultural events are organized from time to time.
La crèmerie chez Flo
Located in Villa Marguerite, the ice cream parlour on Île Saint-Bernard offers ice creams made from locally produced dairy products. Open from May to October.
Refuge Faunique Marguerite-D’Youville
On Île Saint-Bernard, Refuge Faunique Marguerite-D’Youville, with 223 hectares, represents 93% of the island. The wide variety of ecosystems (marshes, swamps, shorelines, wastelands, maple groves and oak groves) make this place an exceptional site that can be appreciated through its 8 km of landscaped trails. Here, observe more than 240 species of birds, many mammals and a very diverse flora. Free access for guests of the manor all year round
Villa Marguerite
Meet the artists… The Villa Marguerite is a place of cultural creation and dissemination. Built in 1882, this historic house, linked to the presence of the Grey Nuns of Montreal, showcases the region’s artists through numerous visual arts exhibitions. Occasionally, workshops, art demonstrations and meetings with the artists are held as they colour their canvas outside, in the heart of an enchanting setting! – A partnership with the Association d’arts visuels du Grand Châteauguay.
The orchard on Île Saint-Bernard
In September, more than fifteen varieties of organic apples are available for pick-your-own at the Île Saint-Bernard orchard, including McIntosh, Cortland, Lobo, Liberty, Eden, Delicious, Spartan, Jonafree, Empire and Honeycrisp, among others. The orchard on Île Saint-Bernard is certified organic by Ecocert Canada.
Island Pavilion
Discover a 400-seat venue, located on the magnificent site of Île Saint-Bernard. Bordered by Lake Saint-Louis and the Châteauguay River, Île Saint-Bernard is a site rich in nature and culture. Soak up the sun on the footpaths or in the shade under the willows by the river or under the parasols on the terrace, sipping a drink from the café-bar.
Island Ecomarket
At the end of August, some 80 exhibitors (artisans, winemakers, jewellers, bakers, weavers, etc.), each more eco-friendly than the last, gather at the island’s Ecomarket. The largest eco-friendly festival in Montérégie is a real party thanks to circus and musical entertainment.
Close to the Island
- Cycling – Châteauguay River Circuit Châteauguay to Sainte-Martine
A 58.3 km circuit that takes you to discover the rural shores of the Châteauguay River as well as those of the St. Lawrence River, majestic at this location. - Fernand-Seguin Ecological Centre 257 Fernand-Seguin Street, Châteauguay A high-quality outdoor destination, the Fernand-Séguin Ecological Centre is a forest of great ecological value thanks to its noble and distinctive tree species.
- Fromagerie Ruban Bleu 14, rang Saint-Charles, Mercier
A farmhouse cheese factory established on fertile land, a delicatessen with one of the most beautiful cheese counters in the province, a fair-trade organic café, a kitchen that processes farm products and 100% Quebec products… Welcome to the Ruban Bleu cheese factory! 100% local and committed taste and sensory experience. Guided tours offered between mid-March and early April, at the time of the deer births! By reservation only
- Bellevue Golf Club
880, boulevard de Léry, Léry
The Belle Vue Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses that are distinguished by sculpted fairways inside a large forest of mature trees. - Beauharnois Nautical center
216 Maple Grove Blvd., Beauharnois
Boat rental centre such as rowboats, kayaks, pedal boats, personal watercraft. Fishing trips available. - The Shrine of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
In Kahnawà:ke, the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and the historic mission of St. Francis Xavier can be visited. The museum displays many historical treasures and gifts from France between the 17th and 20th centuries. Guided tours available by reservation.
Additional information, visit tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca