“Thank you for a most wonderful weekend. Your warm hospitality and fabulous food made this an extra special weekend. SilverBirches by-the-lake is a jewel!”
- Jean & Tom
Ottawa, Ontario
“Your warmth and humour made this the best getaway we can remember. The food was 5-star! We wish we could stay for the month! Thank you.”
- Mark & Kelly
Nepean, Ontario
“This was our first time
in a bed & breakfast, and it was an absolutely wonderful
experience. Next time we are in the area you can expect to
see us.”
- Marina & Ryan
Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan
A sumptuous hot and cold breakfast
Served daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Our breakfast comprises:
Tea, coffee and herbal drinks
Fruit juices
Cereals
Croissants
Bagels
Toast from home-made breads
Fresh fruit and yogurts
Bacon, eggs, sausages grilled or fried to your satisfaction
Locally made jams and jellies.
silver service four-Course dinner
We are proud to offer our guests the opportunity to sample our exquisite silver service four-course dinner in our elegant dining room (by prior booking only please).
Our table d'hôte comprises a four course menu with selections from:
Appetizers
Sea Scallops sautéed in onion and red peppers, delicately flavoured with a ginger,
garlic & orange reduction.
Warm Blue Cheese Soufflé, served on a bed of mixed Balsamic salad leaves.
Paté le Maison (Home-made Chicken and Garlic Paté) with crisp salad leaves and Melba toast.
Smoked Salmon with soft cheese, Shrimp and Vidalia onion vinaigrette.
Toasted Goats’ Cheese on mixed salad leaves, Garlic and Mustard vinaigrette with Sherry vinegar and caramelized onions.
Smoked Chicken with Shrimp on crisp, young lettuce hearts with a spicy mayonnaise dressing.
Roasted Butter Nut Squash Soup, with toasted sunflower seeds and warm bread.
Main Course
Chicken Breast wrapped in Bacon, pan seared in Olive Oil and slowly roasted in cream and fresh Green Peppercorns, Rice Compote, Snow Peas and Baby Carrots.
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Red Cabbage and Apple with Hassleback Potatoes.
Prime Canadian Beef slowly cooked in strong Ale and Spanish onions, Broccoli, Carrots and Roasted Potatoes.
Noisettes of Lamb in Shrewsbury sauce (an old English recipe) Gratin Dauphinos, Asparagus and Seasonal Vegetables.
Salmon poached in a ginger and orange soy sauce, served with cous-cous and Stir Fried vegetables.
*Beef Wellington. Fillet beef wrapped in paté, mushrooms and puff pastry. Served with carrots, snow peas and gratin dauphinois potatoes.
Crusted Beef Fillet with Blue Cheese and Walnuts.
Dessert
Berries with Ginger Crème brûlée Sauce.
Meringue Nests filled with fresh fruit.
Crème Brulée.
Fresh Fruit Flower Pastry Pocket.
Traditional English Sherry Trifle (a Sherry lovers’ treat).
Rich Chocolate Truffle Torte with smooth Orange Syllabub (a chocoholics’ dream).
Warm Raspberry Rhubard Custard Tart.
Cheeses from around the World, Sweet Grapes.
Coffee and After Dinner Mints
Cost: $60 per person, plus
taxes (Minimum of 4 guests)
Bring your own wine, there is no corkage charge
Note: By advance booking only.
* $10 additional charge per person for Beef Wellington.
* Vegetarian Dishes also available, on request.
