First Nations hotel with museum, spa, river setting
5 Pl. de la Rencontre, Wendake, QC G0A 4V0, Canada Get directions
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"Book a stay at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, offering cultural experiences in Quebec’s northern regions."
"A recent $10 million renovation of the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations added 24 new rooms, as well as a remodeled restaurant and a cellar stocked with wines from Indigenous producers. The hotel, which is in the Huron-Wendat Nation territory of Wendake, an enclave of Quebec City, shares its site along the Akiawenrahk River (also known as the St. Charles) with the Musée Huron-Wendat, which has both permanent and rotating exhibitions and is also home to the Ekionkiestha’ National Longhouse, a wooden replica of a pre-Columbian dwelling. Guests can visit for an evening of traditional stories and song and, if they like, spend the night." - Diane Selkirk
"Situated on the Huron-Wendat reserve just outside Old Québec City, this 79-room boutique resort draws on tepee and longhouse architecture and is decorated with Indigenous art; beaver pelts are placed at the foot of every bed. The property houses the on-site Huron-Wendat Museum and the Ekionkiestha’ National Longhouse, offering well-curated exhibits and guided tours, plus a Myths and Legends experience that showcases Wendat traditions. La Traite, the in-house fine-dining restaurant, serves high-end Indigenous-inspired cuisine such as seal tataki poached with milk and smoked thyme and duck breast with blueberry and honey sauce, and Sunday brunch is presented to the rhythm of a drum. Nearby cultural attractions include a reconstructed historical Wendat village at Huron Traditional Site Onhoüa Chetek8e and the immersive Onhwa’Lumina night walk celebrating the Huron-Wendat Nation." - Debbie Olsen
"There’s nothing else quite like the Hôtel-Musée Premières-Nations. Here the lodging is attached to a museum dedicated to Canada’s First Nations history and culture, which comes complete with an authentic Iroquois longhouse. It’s set on the Wendake reservation, close to Québec City but far enough to feel like a proper escape — a sensation that’s only heightened by the comfort of the resort-style rooms." - Mark Fedeli
"Experience the rich cultural history of Quebec's First Nations at this unrivaled boutique hotel, offering luxurious accommodations, an on-site museum and gourmet dining, only a short distance from Quebec City. Designed to resemble a traditional Iroquois longhouse, Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations elegantly blends cultural traditions with many of today's modern amenities. Enjoy spacious guest rooms overlooking the scenic Akiawenrahk (Saint Charles) River furnished with free wireless internet. Discover the vibrant history of the Huron-Wendat, learn about local plant life, and view authentic artwork and crafts at the hotel's museum. Spend the afternoon strolling on the grounds or exploring the scenic walking trails that surround the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations. Visit local artisans, sample traditional cuisine or experience live cultural entertainment at the open-air amphitheater, all situated nearby." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
