Ripplecove Hotel & Spa

Character and identity

Set on a wooded peninsula jutting into Lake Massawippi in Quebec's Eastern Townships, Ripplecove has been operating since 1945 and turns 80 in 2025. The property spreads across 11 acres with nearly 360 degrees of shoreline, holding 74 keys split between 26 rooms, 40 suites, seven villas and a chalet, with 69 units carrying a lake-facing balcony. Interiors lean airy and pale, all crisp whites and broad windows, while a Scottish-inspired lounge with carved hunting motifs preserves the lodge's origins. Dining splits between Le Riverain, a polished regional kitchen, and Bistro Le Cove for comfort plates and cocktails. Wellness, a heated pool, whirlpool and sauna round it out.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What defines a stay here is the water: the peninsula setting, the balconies, and the fleet of kayaks, paddleboards and pedal boats that make the lake feel like an extension of the room. Book a lake-view suite rather than a standard room to get the balcony that justifies the trip, and consider the early 1900s log cabin cottage if you're travelling as a small group. Shoulder seasons reward cyclists.