First Nations Hotel and Museum, Wendake
Lemay Michaud Architecture Design
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Alternative Title
Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, Wendake
Date
2008Description
North side buildings connected to the hotel, from northwest parking lot; The Huron-Wendat Nation at Wendake, is a self-governing territory of First Nations people in the midst of Québec City.
Set on the banks of the St. Charles River (Akiawenrahk River), the themed hotel is a modern quotation of First Nations tipi and longhouse architecture. It is 15.2 km from downtown Québec City. The 55 hotel rooms on three floors combine stone, leather, and wood furnishings, and come with balconies or terraces. Guests have free access to the adjoining Huron-Wendat Museum. A Native American restaurant with a terrace specializes in smoked fish and game.
Type of Work
hotel (public accommodation); museumSubject
architecture, business, commerce and trade, contemporary (1960 to present), Native North Americans, First Nations, Wyandot, Huron-Wendat, Twenty-first century
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