Laurentians & Mont Tremblant

Journeying over plains and valleys, trekking over hills and mountains, you will discover a kaleidoscope of landscapes, bursting with beauty. Mountainside and lakeside cottages, heritage homes, lively towns and villages will delight you! Shaped by courageous pioneers, the prolific and colourful Laurentian history has inspired numerous authors including Claude-Henri Grignon and Francine Ouellette. The vast Laurentians experienced remarkable development from the days of the first settlers to the arrival of tourists from around the world. This is a destination of choice for vacationers, who come back time and again to admire its magnificence. No wonder so many Laurentian aficionados set up a secondary home here. No one is ever short changed: nature, unique attractions, various activities, something to please one and all, season after season!

History buffs can tour the region's heritage buildings and churches, while those with an appreciation for fine food can take advantage of the province's gourmet cuisine. And of course, the great outdoors await with plenty of activities to take part in. This is a unique destination, created by merging the historic villages of St. Jovite and Mont-Tremblant with the top ski resort Tremblant. Together, these sectors offer visitors on holiday in Mont Tremblant an opportunity to enjoy year-round tours and activities including skiing, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing and countless others.

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec is most famous for the Ski Resort of the same name, which is 8 miles/13 kilometers from the village proper, and right at the foot of a mountain called Mont Tremblant, which means "trembling mountain" in French. The resort is spread around the 9-mile-long Lac Tremblant which has sparkling clear water. The Laurentian Mountains are a rugged, forested region extending from southern Quebec to the shores of the St. Lawrence River. They are a majestic presence on the Quebec landscape. With a vertical drop of 650 m (2132 ft), Mont Tremblant is the highest peak in the Laurentian Mountains, attracting tourists from around the globe.In addition to this mighty mountain range and its highest peak, Mont Tremblant, the region is also home to an abundance of large lakes, rivers, dense forests, rich agricultural plains, and foothills dotted with picturesque villages.

Winter is the obvious time to visit Mont Tremblant because of the winter sports. Winter is not the only popular time to visit however. During summer, Mont-Tremblant’s busiest season, you’ll find people outdoors doing a myriad of things, including golfing, cycling, water skiing, hiking, tennis, inline skating, paragliding and boating on Lac Tremblant.

The spring and autumn weather also allows for many outdoor activities. And you can only imagine the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows of the autumn tree leaves; many professional photographers come here each year to capture their beauty photograph their colors.