"In the course of our study of this building and its site, we have all been impressed by the richness of the house, of its sumptuousness, of its most elaborate woodwork, in a pristine condition, and with few modifications...This is definitely a unique building, not only in Quebec but also in Canada...It thus seems essential that this jewel which is the Mount Stephen Club, be declared an historic monument because we will never find or be able to construct a building which is its equal." Excerpt from the preliminary report declaring the Mount Stephen Club an historic monument