We have been waiting for a long time to make this swap but our patience was rewarded. It was the perfect slot to see the Indian summer in Quebec and what a fire work! moreover Johanne and Mario were kind enough to offer us not only one but two homes to stay to discover the beautiful province. Both were fantastic with the chalet nested in the woods with a marvelous view overlooking a wild pond, and the apartment in Quebec with a stunning panorama on the St Laurent. Every day was an adventure and we have appreciated each of them. Thank you so much Johanne and Mario for your kindness and for accepting this swap which allowed us above all to reunite our three generation (grandmother, daughter and granddaughter) !

We had a fabulous time at our wonderful hosts beautiful home! Johanne and Mario were very accommodating and communicative making the arrangement for our stay easy. And their home! Oh my gosh, absolutely beautiful. Very comfortable, very well appointed and extremely comfortable. Sitting in their gorgeous living room, sipping a morning coffee, listening to the absolute dead quiet (other than the morning hubbub of birds porking out around their feeder) was fabulous. We kept expecting a moose to stroll by but sadly didn't see one. The location of their home was perfect for us, very central for exploring the Eastern Township. And while it's a rural home, which we loved, it was very easy to access. It was also relatively close to a nice little town, Magog, which has all the amenities one might need. And oh my gosh! The fall colours are indescribable. We timed our visit specifically for this reason and the pallet of reds, oranges and yellow leaves carpeting the forests in the area and most specifically in close by Mont Orford Park, was breath taking. We loved our time here.

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour chez Johanne et Mario, en pleine nature, dans un décor enchanteur. La tranquillité du Lac des Sittelles nous a permis de relaxer pleinement. Nous avons fait de belles découvertes dont la piste cyclable ‘La Cavalière’ au Parc National du Mont Orford. Johanne et Mario sont des hôtes exemplaires, très chaleureux et accueillants.

Mario & Johanne's exquisitely designed yellow chalet in the eastern townships is cozy and cheerful, and full of interesting and beautiful things. We settled in like it was our own home and enjoyed our daily explorations of this very special region of Quebec. Meeting and instantly befriending Mario & Johanne was a highlight and we remain in contact. Thank you Homelink for making possible such enriching connections.

Echange fantastique qui nous a permis de nous faire de vrais amis Québécois.

Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour à Montréal. La maison était fonctionnelle et confortable. Mario et Johanne sont très gentils et ne ménagent pas les efforts pour rendre la vie des visiteurs très agréable. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre échange.

We stayed for three days in the country house and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is set in the woods and is near a lake. We had daily walks around the area and it is very peaceful. We traveled in September and the weather was delightful. We toured the area every day to see new sights, however, it would be a good location to just sit back and relax. The house spans three floors. There is a small bedroom on the main floor, two on the upstairs floor and a separate space with a bedroom on the bottom floor. Because of the terrain, the lower level is completely above ground, so it isn't a basement. There is a second kitchen on the lower level. The kitchen is well equipped. The house is clean and well maintained. There is a screened in porch on the back which looks out toward the lake, although the water is not visible. There are other houses nearby, but you will definitely feel that you are in the country. Thanks for a good exchange