Quartermain House B and B

UPDATED JANUARY 25, 2026

Quartermain House Bed & Breakfast

A stay at Quartermain House Bed and Breakfast on prestigious Waterloo Row in Fredericton, New Brunswick is a delightful step back in time any time of the year. The lovely hostess, Debra Quartermain graciously welcomes you into her waterfront 1840’s Gothic Revival home. She woos you with tales of presidents and princesses, and wraps you in 5-star indulgent comfort and opulent pampering, and as if that were not enough, she also prepares a breakfast fit for royalty the next morning.

Quartermain House Inspired Holiday Romance Novels and a Hallmark Movie

Quartermain House was voted one of the best B & B’s in North America, and it consistently receives top customer reviews and certificates of excellence through Trip Advisor, Booking.com, HotelsCombined, and Travel Myth. Even Karen Schaler, a three-time Emmy Award-winning storyteller, author, screenwriter for original movies for Netflix, Hallmark & Lifetime, journalist, and national TV host has stayed at Quartermain House. She was so moved by the experience, she based her Christmas Camp novel and follow up original Hallmark filmscript on it. She shared that “the Quartermain House B & B is just like stepping into a Hallmark movie, where Debra’s whimsical historic home, warm welcome, and delicious cooking had my heart from the moment I arrived." I couldn’t agree more. A stay at Quartermain House is downright magical.

In 2022, Quartermain House was featured on the cover of Schaler’s Love Always, Christmas novel with an acknowledgement “There is a real place like Cece’s red cottage in the book, a magical place you can visit, Quartermain House.”

Fireside Flavours Getaway

Debra hosted me for the ultimate girls getaway with my good friend and fellow travel writer Cathy Donaldson in 2025 and again recently in 2026. We enjoyed the Fireside Flavours as part of a Stay A Night & Dinner’s On Us! package. After enjoying a dinner downtown, we spent the night catching up in a dreamy winter wonderland where every detail was crafted by the delightful hostess.

No wonder Karen Schaler found her inspiration for two Hallmark novels and a Hallmark movie here! We felt encapsulated in a snowglobe of magic.

Fireside Flavours Getaway

Check in and relax by a cozy fire in our private Library with a savoury charcuterie board and drinks before heading out to dinner. Just a ten-minute walk to downtown restaurants.

Package Price: $190

Available Dates:

October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026

Includes:

A tasty, curated charcuterie board for two, paired with a non-alcoholic drink selection.
$75 Downtown Dollars or Business Fredericton North Dollars, the guest's choice at check in

A Sweet Welcome with a Story Behind It

One of the thoughtful touches when you stay at the B & B is the chocolate treat waiting in your guest room — and it turns out, it’s not just delicious… it’s deeply personal.

Debra shared that in the 1880s, her great-grandfather Christian Laubman, who came from a family of professional confectioners in Germany, walked into Ganong’s and asked for a job. He went on to become Ganong’s first official candy maker and worked there his entire life, helping shape what would become one of Canada’s most beloved chocolate companies.

And the family connection doesn’t stop there — Debra’s Aunt Anna Laubman was Ganong’s bookkeeper for 50 years.

So that little chocolate on your pillow?
It’s more than a treat. It’s a delicious piece of living history, lovingly carried forward through generations.

Stays like this remind you that the most memorable hospitality is always rooted in heart, heritage, and the sweetest of stories.

Dancing Princesses, Honoured Presidents, and Distinguished Guests

Steeped in history, Quartermain House is a heritage home and iconic Fredericton landmark and a stay here, no matter the season, is enchanting. If walls could talk, the library would be aflutter with all the conversations dignitaries have had within. Debra is a wealth of knowledge on her home’s history and she will have you spellbound with stories of dancing princesses, honoured presidents, and distinguished guests.

The ambiance in Quartermain House feels reminiscent to the film Somewhere in Time, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. One fully expects to awaken in another era, perhaps to meet the tall, dark, and handsome Bliss Carman (who seems to follow you with his smouldering eyes from his photo at the top of the main staircase). Surely, he would recite you poetry (from his published book on the library mantel), or he might sweep you off your feet to dance in the parlour. But alas, that wasn't the case for me... but perhaps another time as a couple guests have described seeing Bliss Carman or at least a fleeting glance of his coattails. He may be sending me a sign though, for on my most recent stay in the MacKay Room in 2026, my face cream jar rolled off the desk and onto the floor several minutes after I placed it there and was tucked into bed. So maybe there is hope yet.

A Good Day & Night and the Sweetest Dreams

Enjoy time in the library, parlour, and dining room on the first floor or curl up in a rocking chair on the front porch, or linger under the trees in the back garden. There is much to take in at Quartermain House. Before you retire in your private guest room quarters on the second floor, I highly recommend slipping on an authentic, luxurious Turkish robe. Then slip out to the sitting lounge at the top of the stairs, and sip a specialty tea and browse the fascinating books here. Debra has placed literary treasures throughout her heritage home.

Each guest room is also well-stocked with whatever your heart might desire throughout your stay. The private baths are exquisite, too. The guest book entries rave about them. One guest wrote that she could live in Quartermain Quarters bathroom. Another complimented the extraordinary MacKay bath... “Where else would you find a bathroom where you can read poetry from a fainting couch, while your loved one bathes in a clawfoot tub, then afterwards, you dance a tango together.” Guests love it here. Much thought went into the design of the guest room renovations, and it shows. The modern amenities are lovely and the comfort of the beds are sublime. I can attest that a good night sleep and sweet dreams come easily here.

Quartermain House Breakfast

You do not need to lift a finger when staying at Quartermain House... well, maybe a pinky when sipping tea. You sleep like a baby and when you awaken, you are spoiled with a creative two-course breakfast skillfully prepared and beautifully presented. You will not leave the Mary Tibbits Dining Room wanting for more. Debra has thought of everything. She also caters to any special dietary requirements or requests.

Book a Stay at Quartermain House

Debra goes above and beyond ensuring a memorable stay, so much so, that you find it hard to say goodbye. You quickly settle in and never want to leave. My first stay was a spring staycation—an early Mother’s Day surprise for my mother-in-law. Even though we both live in Fredericton, we felt a world away—truly an era away, too.

The last two stays have been winter escapes enjoyed with my good friend and fellow travel writer, Cathy. We needed a cocoon and a little creative networking, and this enchanting B & B delivered all the vibes. This wonder-filled escape wraps you in a bubble of TLC—and it’s all because of the magic that is Debra Quartermain.

Being welcomed and cared for by someone so genuinely heartwarming is something truly special. Book a stay, whether you are from away or live close by. Do it for you, or do it for someone special. Enjoy the pampering—there is nothing like it. Return home, (I know, you won’t want to, but you have to eventually), but do it refreshed and rejuvenated. Debra's Joie de Vivre enthusiasm and 5-Star property experience will stay with you long after you leave.

Whatever season or reason you decide to visit Fredericton, plan to stay at Quartermain House.

You’ll quickly see why a Hallmark movie was inspired by an author’s stay here!

P.S. Don't forget to pack your cute pjs as you never know who you might meet in your dreams.

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