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And it was in the path of totality for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Exterior view and gardens at Manoir Hovey

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Lets just say it wasn’t exactly ideal eclipse-viewing conditions.

Manoir Hovey hosted a viewing party in its onsite private gardens, featuring canapes and eclipse-themed cocktails.

There was something undeniably human about the whole experience.

Total Solar Eclipse on the property of the Manoir Hovey

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The resort has been voted No.

Book the Heron or Oriole suites for access to your own personal swimming pool.

Of course, the precursor to dessert: Quebec cheese and lots of it.

Interior of the library at Manoir Hovey

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During wintertime, when the lake freezes, outdoor activities like ice skating and ice fishing occupy guests.

Lake activities were more limited during our early-April shoulder season visit.

Still, we barely noticed as the spa provided all the blissed-out entertainment we needed to stay occupied.

The Treetops Suite living room at the Manoir Hovey

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The last step of the circuit and the easiest part is to relax for 20 minutes.

The menus of the onsite dining destinations are inventive and upscale.

Borrow some beekeeping garb and visit the hives to learn about apiculture and sample the fresh honey for yourself.

Interior of the Tap Room at the Manoir Hovey

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For each booking at Manoir Hovey, one tree is planted somewhere in the country.

Check Manoir Hovey’s website’s Packages & Offers section to find the best deals when you book.

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Aerial view of the spa pools at Manoir Hovey

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View from a Spa Suite balcony at the Manoir Hovey

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