IF YOU GO

Meredith, N.H., is a threeand-a-half-hour drive from Montreal via U.S. highways 91 and 93 to Exit 23.

Mill Falls at the Lake: 800622-6455, www.millfalls.com: The four hotels are: Church Landing and Bay Point (both lakefront) and Mill Falls and Chase House (both across the street from the lake). Each has its own restaurant serving dinner. Church Landing at Mill Falls: 800-622-6455, www.millfalls.com; 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, N.H. Price: Deluxe rooms and suites, approx. $310-$450 U.S. for two; The Birch and Boathouse suites, approx. $470 per night for two, with pullout sofas, larger balconies, whirlpool tubs and wet bars. A two-night minimum applies on weekends. Rates include Wi-Fi, takeout coffee and muffins, two indoor-outdoor swimming pools (one is for adults), fitness centre, sauna, hot tub, lakefront and beach. Extras: canoes, kayaks, standup paddleboards.

Cascade Spa: 866-7190161, www.millfalls.com. Lakehouse restaurant: 603-279-5221, www.thecman.com; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and Sunday brunch buffet. New Hampshire Lakes Region Tourism: 800-6052537, www.lakesregion.org.