Massawippi Lodge itself was built in 1902. It is situated 1.5 miles (2.4 kms) from the Village of North Hatley on approximately 20 acres of private land. The house has six bedrooms and three bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs are living room with stone fireplace, library, dining room, sun room, kitchen and pantry. A large veranda looks out over Lake Masswippi and the private beach, wharf and boathouse.
Situated in Québec's rolling Eastern Townships, North Hatley has long long been a holiday destination. Settled from the late eighteenth century by a mixture of emigrants from the Bristish Isles as well as Loyalists fleeing the newly established Uniter States of America. The new arrivals brought with them the place names of their former homes as well as a distinctive architecture, mush of which remains today.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, a railway was built connecting the United States east coast at Barton with Québec City. This was the era of train travel and of vacation resorts. One line passed along the eastern shore of Lake Massawippi with a stop at North Hatley. It was not long before the natural beauty of the area made North Hatley itself a vacation destination.
Hotels and houses sprang up to fill the demand for summer holiday makers and new residents. One hotel, the 'Glen Villa' boasted 365 rooms and a casino. Steamers and pleasure craft plied the pristine waters of the lake. Massawippi Lodge itself was a stop for the steamer which carried the mail.
Returning visitors from the southern United States built many of the fine homes along the lake including Massawippi Lodge, built for a Baltimore cotton merchant's family. The style of the period was the shingle style introduced and developed on Long Island by among others, Stanford White. Many of the North Hatley examples are the creations of famous east coast architects.
Massawippi Lodge itself was built in 1902. It is situated 1.5 miles (2.4 kms) from the Village of North Hatley on approximately 20 acres of private land. The house has six bedrooms and three bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs are living room with stone fireplace, library, dining room, sun room, kitchen and pantry. A large veranda looks out over Lake Masswippi and the private beach, wharf and boathouse.
Faerie Glen cottage began life as a stable and coach house. Completely renovated to a high standard in 2004, it is a year 'round property. The ground floor comprises the master bedroom with king size bed, bathroom with shower, living room/dining room with fireplace and a well equipped kitchen. The former loft is one large room with sleeping for four.Both properties are very private with their own gardens. Both have access to the beach and tennis court. Boat mooring is available by arrangement.
The lake is popular with fishermen and is stocked yearly with grey trout. Other species include bass, perch and pike. It is not uncommon for sturgeon or even land-locked salmon to be netted. Complete outfitting as well as guides are available in North Hatley.
The region also features many good restaurants as well as naturally produced foods. Golf and hiking in summer are within easy reach as is skiing, both alpine and cross-country in winter.
In other words, there is plenty to do or absolutely nothing as one prefers. It's all here to enjoy.
