In 1968, Gérard Gallant discovered and fell in love with 400 acres of forest on Rigaud Mountains. After owning and operating a restaurant in Montreal, he began contemplating the possibility of opening an Inn and offering a peaceful haven of country life to his city customers.

In 1972, he sold his Montreal restaurant and renovated the old farmhouse on Rigaud Mountain into a bar, keeping the huge old fireplace where customers could relax and contemplate the menu while waiting for a table in the 26 seat dining room. Six rooms were available if guest wished to stay overnight.

The demand became so great that, in 1984, major renovations were completed to enlarge the first dining room as well as add a reception hall for 125 people and a new main 75 seat dining room which overlooks the pool, terrace and gardens in Summer and the deer feeding in winter.

Great care was taken in decorating to assure a relaxed and peaceful oasis of country comfort. Staff members were chosen for their tact, efficiency and charm. All staff is bilingual if not trilingual due to the amount of international visitors greeted by the Inn on a yearly basis.

In 1988, a new wing was added. Twenty-seven guest rooms (each 400 sq.feet) including fireplaces, balconies, whirlpool baths, house coats, coffee machines and fresh fruits. All these amenities await our corporate and vacationing guest.

Why not take advantage of one of our room and package next time you travel to Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud or when travelling between Montreal and Ottawa?

"To please you is in our nature. We hope to have the pleasure of greeting you soon!"