The Bora Boréal experience

An all-inclusive cottage on the water for a moment of relaxation and well-being.

  • The kitchen in your floating cottage is fully equipped and includes :

    • Small 3.3-cubic-foot refrigerator

    • Sink with 3 x 18-liter tanks of lukewarm water

    • Two-burner hob inside

    • Personal outdoor gas barbecue and cooking accessories

    • Italian coffee maker, Bodum plunger coffee maker, as well as locally roasted specialty coffee (Café Hubert Saint-Jean) and green tea

    • Kettle on fire

    • Cookware

    • Crockery, utensils and essentials (cutting boards, kitchen knives, bottle openers, scissors, measuring spoons) 

    • Cups, glasses and wine glasses

    • Foldable toaster on fire

    • Sink, dish soap, sponge, dish towels

    • Condiments: salt, pepper, olive oil and wine vinegar

    • First aid kit

  • Each floating cottage is equipped with an eco-friendly toilet .

    The shared pavilion houses a full bathroom, with shower and toilet.

    In the Eastern Townships, this space also houses a peaceful relaxation room, where art where art takes center stage.

  • Upstairs, you'll find an open-plan bedroom with a queen-size bed and a skylight above it for stargazing, ideal for restful nights on the water.

    There's also a relaxation net area in the Eastern Townships to the left of the bed (Minibora) or opposite (Boravilla), offering a panoramic view of the lake.

  • The first floor features a convivial lounge with cleverly designed modular sofas .

    In a few simple steps, these can be assembled to form two single beds or a double bed, depending on your needs, to accommodate up to two additional people.

    As for the Boravilla, it offers two additional berths for up to 6 people. To the left of the access to the terrace, a clever sofa-bed unfolds into two bunk beds, maximizing comfort and space.

  • For the ultimate in comfort, all our floating chalets are equipped with full bedding, including mattresses, pillows and sheets, and can accommodate up to 4 people in the Minibora and 6 in the Boravilla.

    Each guest is also provided with a bath towel. Please bring your own beach towel to enjoy the lake.

    Bathrobes are available for hire in our Eastern Townships accommodations to enjoy the 3 Nordic baths.

  • In the Eastern Townships, our 2 Boravillas welcome you on a large terrace adjoining the kitchen, perfect for enjoying a family barbecue while admiring the scenery.

    As for the 8 Minibora, they invite you to relax on their roof terrace, equipped with sun loungers, and contemplate a panoramic view of the lake.

    Please note that the 2 Miniboras located in Quebec City are not equipped with a terrace.

  • Each chalet is equipped with a cozy indoor fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings. For your convenience, firelighters, starter wood and firewood are included.

    In addition, outdoor fireplaces are set up around the pavilion, with wood available free of charge for convivial moments around the fire.

Bright living room with gray sofa, large windows, green kitchen at the back, mezzanine with metal ladder, modern decor, view of natural outdoors.
Living room with gray sofa and green cushions, view of a lake with trees in the background, modern interior space in wood and metal.
Room with white bed, panoramic window, light wood decor, beige carpet, and view of nature
Open-plan living room with gray sofa, light wood walls and ceiling, green kitchen with black countertop, wood-burning stove, large window and glass door, modern furniture, minimalist decor.
Modern floating wooden house on a lake, with dense forest in the background.
A woman sitting on a sofa drinking a cup of coffee in a room with wooden walls and a large window, seen from above.

Inclusions

    • Whatever the season, we provide everything you need to enjoy a good fire, indoors or out: kindling, logs, firelighters and matches are included, free of charge.

Woman in a wooden Jacuzzi outside, with autumn-leafed trees in the background, late afternoon.

Extras

    • Extend your stay by arriving at 3pm (instead of 4pm) and leaving at 1pm (instead of 11am).

    • Visit dogs welcome for a fee of $100 per stay in Minibora and $130 in Boravilla, up to a limit of two per floating cottage, with no weight or breed restrictions.

Person paddling on a lake at sunset, partial view of a wooden structure on the left.

Activities

    • Take advantage of our free paddleboards and kayaks during the summer season to enjoy the lake.

    • In the Eastern Townships, a ladder allows you to descend directly from your floating cottage into the lake, offering easy and pleasant access for a refreshing swim.

    • What's more, three Nordic baths, accessible year-round without reservation, offer you a unique moment of relaxation, exclusive to the Eastern Townships.

    • In winter, we provide snowshoes free of charge. You may visit the lake at your own risk, but please note that we do not survey the ice.

A view from inside a wooden house, looking out through an open window onto a calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees, with a clear sky and luminous reflections on the water.
Woman sitting in front of a wood-burning stove in a bright room with large windows, holding a doorknob and with tea or coffee cups on a cart beside her.
View of a wooden jetty leading to the shore of a lake, surrounded by trees in autumn, under a clear sky at sunset.
A modern house in the background by a lake, surrounded by trees with bare branches and morning fog, with soft morning light.
Woman reclining on a sofa reading a book, holding a cup of coffee, in a wooden room with natural light.
A man standing on a lake-side wooden deck, wearing a cap, padded vest, sweater and boots, drinking from a mug as he looks out over the lake at sunset.
A woman standing on a small wooden platform on the edge of a lake, gazing into the distance, with tree branches in the foreground and a luminous sky at dusk.
A young girl lying on a bed in a room with a wooden ceiling and a skylight letting in light.
Young woman wearing a bonnet, seen from below, in a wooden room with a skylight.
A person lying in a room with lots of natural light, seen through a large window with a forest landscape and lake in the distance.
Woman holding a cup in a bright room overlooking a lake, in Autumn.
A side table with two cups of coffee, a French coffee maker, near a window with soft light, a person holding a cup.
A woman sitting on a black sofa, holding a cup, in a wooden interior with a large window letting in natural light.
View of the lake with a wooden building in the distance, partially obstructed by a blurred object in front, with a cloudy sky and trees in the background.
Woman wearing a cream lingerie set, hanging a white dress from a rope in an open-air wooden sauna on an autumn evening.
Woman in an outdoor wooden hot tub under a wooden shelter with a natural landscape in the background.
Woman taking an outdoor bath in a wooden hot tub, under a wooden structure, with autumn-colored trees in the background.
A modern white house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees, at sunset.
Wooden balcony with glass walls, views of a tree with autumn leaves, outdoor lighting at sunset.
Modern wooden house with several glass windows, reflecting the autumn leaves of the trees at dusk.
A woman emerging from a glass building at sunset, with warm light and trees in the background.
A woman walks along a forest path in autumn, surrounded by trees and golden foliage, carrying a shoulder bag and wearing a white shirt.
A woman sitting next to an open-air fireplace, holding a glass of red wine, with a bottle of wine and a glass on a table nearby, at dusk, in a natural setting with trees in the background.
A person sitting in a wild field, gazing toward a sunset horizon, dressed in a coat and bonnet, surrounded by autumnal vegetation.
The reflection of a forest and a wooden house on a calm lake, seen through a blurred black structure in the foreground, at sunrise or sunset.
View of a wooden dock with a metal ladder leading into a calm, dark lake at sunset.
A pile of firewood stacked in the corner of a wooden deck overlooking a lake and nature at dusk.
A person paddle-boarding on a lake at sunset, with a floating house and trees in the background.
Person paddling on a lake at sunrise with an orange sky and a tree in the background.
A person paddleboarding on a calm lake at sunset with mist rising from the water, surrounded by trees.
Young blonde girl walking on a wooden bridge beside a river, wearing a red coat and white pants, in a natural landscape at sunset.
A small modern wooden house by a lake, with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees, under a clear sky at sunset.
Young man wearing a cap, holding a paper bag, on a wooden terrace in front of a modern wooden house at sunset.
A woman standing on a bridge beside a pond, holding a glass, gazing towards a modern house on the other bank, surrounded by autumn-colored trees, at sunset.
A man pours a drink into a glass in an outdoor space at sunset.
A metal wood-burning fireplace with a lighted fire, located in Bora Boreal. The scene is outdoors at sunset, with a natural background of foliage.
Orange metal sign with the Bora Bora logo and the text 'BORA BORÉAL'.
A person wearing a bonnet and a large light pink blanket stands on a wooden bridge, looking out over a lake at dusk with autumn-leaved trees and a few houses in the background.
A person wrapped in a blanket buried in a scarf, looking out over a lake at sunrise or sunset, surrounded by trees and a pastel-colored sky.
Two rolled white towels with a blue logo laid on a beige sofa, with cushions in the background. The lighting is subdued.
A woman in a white robe and black sandals stands on a wooden terrace by a lake, drinking from a cup, with a forest in the background at sunrise or sunset.
A woman in a white bathrobe with a towel on her head washes her hands in front of a mirror in a bathroom, with an autumn landscape visible through the window.
A person in a white bathrobe stands in a bathroom, with a round mirror and sink, facing a large window showing trees with autumn leaves.
Relaxed woman in white kimono, seated on a sofa, enjoying the sun indoors, with a background of windows and nature outside.
Woman in white dress seated in a hanging wicker chair, next to a window overlooking trees with autumn leaves.