We opted for a post-champagne-in-the-city New Years’ Day escape for some R&R before heading back to work.

This charming little town about an hour outside Montréal was easy to navigate, minus the slippery snow covered hill that required the extra push courtesy of my passengers.

Lac Léon, frozen over, offered up alarm replacing sunrises and made for a great walk in the crazy cold.

Drinks, comfort food, and great friends made this a getaway to be repeated.