Fireplace and lobby at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations in the winter.
Sophisticated dining room at the La Traite Restaurant.
Enjoy an authentic stay at Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations
La Traite Restaurant

Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations: how to enjoy a stay that is both traditional and modern

Published on November 25, 2024 Featured Getaways

Just 20 minutes from Québec City, this unique hotel invites you in for a getaway that combines a memorable experience with an authentic connection to a rich cultural heritage.

Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations: how to enjoy a stay that is both traditional and modern
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Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations

Located just 20 minutes from downtown Québec City, the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations in Wendake offers a unique immersion experience that features both traditional and modern elements. Explore the Huron-Wendat culture by visiting the Ekionkiestha' longhouse or museum, take a gourmet journey to the heart of Indigenous cuisine at La Traite restaurant, and soak up the surrounding nature without straying too far from the city. This is the perfect recipe for a couple’s getaway or family trip and the promise of a memorable experience and authentic connection to rich cultural heritage.

Find your ideal package

At Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, every stay is a way of celebrating the living heritage of the Huron-Wendat Nation. Every detail, from the thoughtful decor to the flavours inspired by Indigenous cultures, is designed to awaken your senses and feed your curiosity. And thanks to an array of offers and packages to choose from, you can look forward to a truly immersive getaway.

Foodies, for example, are sure to love the Wendake Getaway package. This package includes one night in a comfortable room, plus breakfast and a three-course dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, La Traite, which serves a refined menu inspired by the rich cuisine of the First Nations.

Looking to add a touch of enchantment to your cultural immersion? Then the Onhwa' Lumina package is for you. After a delicious dinner at La Traite restaurant, follow the nighttime trail under the stars along a 1.2-km path: this light show is enhanced with sound and video projections and guides you into the captivating story of the Huron-Wendat people.

Sophisticated dining room at the La Traite Restaurant.

La Traite Restaurant

A new way to celebrate the holidays!

Looking to change up your holiday traditions and fill up on gourmet discoveries? From December 22, 2024 to January 4, 2025, you can sample from La Traite’s Festive Table holiday menu, a four-course menu designed by new executive chef Anora Collier. Her innovative culinary philosophy, rooted in terroir and tradition, celebrates local produce in an eco-responsible approach that respects the Wendat universe. Each dish follows the evolution of the solstices and equinoxes and tells a unique story that plunges you into a world of flavours beyond anything you’ve experienced before.

And if you’re still in holiday gift-shopping mode, why not consider a gift certificate from this exceptional place that promises an unforgettable experience. A wonderful way to treat your loved ones to a very special vacation!

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Indigenous experiences and cultures
Musée
Parcours nocturnes illuminés
Restaurant
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