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Halfway between Montreal and Quebec, a lovely home in a wooded area


House • Saint-Léonard-d'Aston QC Canada

    6 Guests  
    3 Bedrooms  
    3 Beds  
    2 Bathrooms  
    6 Car spaces 
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  November 2023
Views  592

General overview

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Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Budget
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    City
    Village
    Mountains
    Water
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Last minute
    Golf
    Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Accessible stairways 
Wide hallways 
Accessible switches 
Accessible tap hardware 
Accessible windows 
Shower stool 
Handheld shower 
Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Available Hospitality Only


Neighbourhood

We are on a country road, just 2 km from the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 20). This highway crosses the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean! It will take you approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive in Montreal and 1 hour 05 minutes to Quebec City from your home. Actually, our house is right in the middle of the province! Thanks to our central location, many other cities are accessible and offer tourist, sporting or artistic attractions and services. Nearby roads are wide enough for cycling and walking, but there are no dedicated cycle paths nearby. However, the many small secondary roads that crisscross the region are very pleasant. There is a campsite 1 km away. They have a nice swimming pool and for a small fee you can enjoy their facilities. I go there almost every day in the summer and I love it! There is a gas station 2 km from the highway, as well as a small convenience store (ptoximity business), a McDonald's restaurant and a Rôtisserie Saint-Hubert (the best roast chicken in Canada!). For small grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, ice cream parlors and others, you can go to one of the neighboring villages (St-Léonard d'Aston to the north, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil to the west) which are located approximately 12 km away. For more choices, head to Drummondville (population 75,000) about 20-30 minutes away where you will find good restaurants, shopping centers, large scale and specialty grocery stores (Mexican grocery store, bakeries, cafes, etc.) , tourist attractions. (including the Village Québécois d'Antan, a famous historical reproduction of a village), museums, parks, concert halls, cinemas, etc. Another very interesting town nearby is Trois-Rivières, a 40-minute drive away. In the same day, you can visit a historic old prison, go kayaking and attend a show in an open-air amphitheater on the banks of the magnificent St. Lawrence River! There are several other interesting towns and villages: Sherbrooke, Victoriaville, Ste-Élisabeth, etc. according to your interests... I will be happy to help you find the perfect activities and visits for your trip. Online photos and videos: Visit Montreal: 2023 Travel Guide for Montreal, Quebec | Expedia Visit Quebec: the best of tourism in Quebec | Expedia Travel Guide Official tourist brochures, guide. Brochures from Central Quebec (tourismecentreduquebec.com)

Nearest airport

Quebec City Jean-Lesage Airport is the closest airport and our favorite because it is smaller and easier to access. It's really perfect if you rent a car. In no time you will be out of town and on the Trans-Canada Highway, heading towards our house. It will only take about 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive. Taking the train or bus to Drummondville is possible from Quebec, but it is not really practical. If this is your transportation choice, Montreal might be a better option. Montreal's Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau Airport is a little further away (1h45) and the road is more complicated because it is on the other side of the city. There are often road works, detours and traffic delays. We advise you to use a GPS just in case... However, the airport is served by train and bus. You should check the times in advance as frequency is limited.

Getting around

A bike can take you to the nearby swimming pool or the surrounding small villages, but not much more. You will need a car to leave the house. In addition to rental agencies, there are community cars that can be rented in Quebec and Montreal: https://communauto.com/ and carpooling to Drummondville: https://www.amigoexpress.com/ If you wish, buses, trains and taxis can take you to Drummondville (if you can get there). https://www.viarail.ca https://www.orleansexpress.com/

Map of Approximate Location

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Suzanne

My husband, Jean, and I are both "mostly" retired. I was a music teacher at primary and secondary schools and I play horn in a city orchestra. Jean was an executive manager in the local forestry industry and is still a consultant at times. We are now very happy discovering what a beautiful world we live in and hope that home exchange will give us different views and experiences. We have two fantastic adult children. They will be happy to help you during your stay if you need anything. Our home? It is a rustic jewel nested in a beautiful setting. Your dream of Canadian wilderness by a nice river in a comfortable house is a breath away. And the best news is that it is located only 2 km from the Trans-Canada Highway which makes it very convenient when you want to visit the Belle Province. We are open to go anywhere but would like to visit UK in April and Spain in May 2024.
Travelling group
Retired
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Desired Destinations

Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"About one week: April 25 to May 2, 2024"

Dates flexible
"About one week to visit South England (Dover, South Wales, Cornwall or other) from May 2 to May 9, 2024"

Dates flexible
"2 weeks from May 16 to May 30 2024"