We are in the picturesque Charlevoix region. The story begins 125 years ago, in the era of the great white ships. Back then, a fleet of luxurious steamships travelled along the St. Lawrence River, offering stopovers at Pointe-au-Pic and Tadoussac piers.
The cruise ships, floating palaces, displayed an art of living befitting le beau monde. Le Manoir Richelieu is devised by the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co. to welcome upscale travellers, mainly from Canada and the United States. Charlevoix was a vacation destination known for leisure, hunting, and fishing − on weekend getaways, or the whole summer !
At the turn of the century, to replace the Chamard’s Lorne House, the first Manoir Richelieu was built entirely out of wood. From its perch, the scenery is sublime. The landscape offers a bird’s eye view of each of the region’s geographic characteristics : mountains, forests, lush green plains, and the St. Lawrence River. Following the fire of 1928, the Manoir Richelieu was rebuilt in a single winter and took on the appearance of a castle. The importance of Le Manoir Richelieu and its heritage quickly earned Murray Bay (Pointe-au-Pic) recognition as a National Historic Site of Canada.
To entertain the clientele, a casino was added. Initially a performance hall, this landmark has evolved to become a gambling lounge associated with the hotel. With its hiking trails, sports lineup and prestigious golf course, the Manoir Richelieu is iconic. This world-class grand hotel is now a five-star establishment where life is good, across all four seasons.