My wife and I and two friends stayed at this inn in August 2012 and again in July 2013. We were on the first night of a bicycle tour along Le P'tit Train du Nord linear park from Mont-Laurier, Quebec to St-Jerome, Quebec. Our stay was perhaps even better this year than last year, and that's saying a lot.
During the summer month L'Auberge Chez Ignace appears to cater almost exclusively to cyclists riding the linear park, and Ignace booked our entire cycling package this year, including the first night in St-Jerome http://www.ignace.qc.ca/en/menu-cycle-packages-en/menu-cyclo-rives-en . Our trip came off flawlessly.
We arrived in the middle of the afternoon after riding about 58 kM from Mont-Laurier on the first day. The inn is right beside the bike path, across a quiet road from Lac Nominique. There was a shed, securely locked at night, in which to store our bicycling gear. There is a hot tub in the back yard, but we chose to cross the road and follow a short path to the lake. The water is a bit shallow there, but we managed to get in a refreshing swim and a nap before dinner.
Rooms were very clean and have A/C available, though we did not need it.
Dinner, as well as breakfast, was served at the inn, and it was truly superb. We ate out on a covered porch on a very pleasant evening. Appetizers included smoked salmon and venison terrine; main courses included dore, rabbit, lamb. Truly memorable meals. The selection of Belgian beers and ales was also quite impressive. Breakfast the next morning was similarly delectable, with green onion omelet, croissants, fresh fruit, etc.
Our stay at L'Auberg Chez Ignace was the highlight of our bike tour. Next year, we may spend an extra day at Lac Nominique, just to stay a bit longer there.
One last thing... watch out for the dog. He is very friendly and playful, but if you turn your back on him, he'll steal a glove from you. He wants you to chase him to get it back. I've had to do this both times when we were departing.
Room tip: The three rooms on the second floor have queen-sized beds and are larger than the two rooms on the third floor. read more