Château Montebello up for sale: Inside one of Canada's most iconic resorts
Nestled along the Ottawa River in Montebello, Que., Château Montebello is one of Canada's most recognizable historic retreats — and it's now on the market. The nearly 100-year-old log château, long operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, was placed into receivership.
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Chateau Montebello The entrance to the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Chateau Montebello People enjoy the view of the Ottawa River at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Chateau Montebello People enjoy the view of the Ottawa River at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Chateau Montebello The lobby at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Chateau Montebello Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello is on approximately 925 acres along the Ottawa River in Québec's Papineau region (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Chateau Montebello Originally completed in 1930, the property served as the private retreat of the Seigniory Club for four decades (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello The Chateau Montebello first opened to the public in 1970 (photo: Colliers)
Fairmont Le Château Montebello The Fairmont Le Château Montebello is considered one of Eastern Canada's most iconic luxury resort properties. (photo: Colliers)
Fairmont Le Château Montebello The offer period is open in the sale of the iconic Château Montebello, which was placed into receivership (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello Approximately $17 million in capital improvements had been invested between 2019 and 2025.
The Chateau Montebello The Chateau Montebello has 210 guest rooms (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello The offering encompasses the operating hotel, an 18-hole Stanley Thompson-designed championship golf course, a 100-slip marina, approximately 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space, five food and beverage outlets, a full-service spa, and approximately 685 acres of excess land presenting future development potential. (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello A 100-slip marina is included in the offer (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello The 210-room resort is recognized as the largest log structure in the world. (photo: Colliers)
Chateau Montebello The entrance to the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Chateau Montebello Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Chateau Montebello Chalet Des Sports at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Chateau Montebello The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Chateau Montebello The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Chateau Montebello Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Chateau Montebello The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Chateau Montebello The entrance to the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello hotel is seen in Montebello, Que., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi