Hotel Intel: Villéa offers mellow spa life in sporty Beaupré

Villéa Hébergement Nature and the Nordique Spa Mont Ste-Anne combine to create a mellow oasis in the heart of the action-packed sports paradise of the Beaupré coast.

About 40 minutes northeast of Quebec City, Villéa is a romantic and restorative place to pause and reboot, slow the pace and enjoy the countryside in all seasons.

“People come to rest, to stop the whirl of life,” said Sacha Hinse, Villéa’s owner. “Leisure vacationers want to unwind and foster togetherness and business groups can cultivate ideas and camaraderie.

“The spa is the most popular feature, but our property is part of the natural environment of Mont-Ste-Anne Park, so it offers a sense of freedom with open spaces where children can play.”

Villéa’s summertime activities include paddleboarding and pedal-boating on its private lake. There are relaxation yurts on the edge of the forest, as well as a meditative walking trail around the grounds.