Rainy Day in the Laurentides: 15 Indoor Things to Do

A rainy day in the Laurentides does not have to ruin your trip. The region has museums, an indoor water park, climbing gyms, karting tracks, escape rooms, a casino, outlet shopping and small theatres, most of them within 30 minutes of Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Jérôme or Mont-Tremblant. Here are 15 indoor ideas, sorted by type of traveller.

Rainy-day ideas at a glance

Activity	Town	Best for
Brind’O Aquaclub	Mont-Tremblant	Families, kids
Laurentian Ski Museum	Saint-Sauveur	History lovers, skiers
Musée Rodrigue	Saint-Sauveur	Collectors, model-train fans
Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides	Saint-Jérôme	Art and culture
Argenteuil Regional Museum	Argenteuil area	Local history
Tag E-Karting	Sainte-Thérèse	Teens, groups
O-Volt	Blainville	Active kids
Le Crux	Boisbriand	Climbing
Escape games (Immersia, SOS Aventures)	Boisbriand, Saint-Jérôme	Friends, families
MegaMaze	Blainville, Saint-Jérôme	Kids 0–12
Casino de Mont-Tremblant	Mont-Tremblant	Adults 18+
Premium Outlets Montréal	Mirabel	Shopping

1. Brind’O Aquaclub (Mont-Tremblant)

An indoor water park with slides, water games and a hot tub, it is the number-one rainy-day rescue for families staying near Tremblant. Arrive early on holiday weekends, when it fills quickly. More family ideas are in our Mont-Tremblant with kids guide.

2–4. Museums worth the drive

• Laurentian Ski Museum (Saint-Sauveur): the story of skiing in the Laurentides, from the first rope tows to today’s resorts, with thousands of artifacts. A perfect match for a ski weekend.
• Musée Rodrigue (Saint-Sauveur): a quirky private museum with themed rooms, thousands of objects and a model-train layout. Guided tours are by reservation.
• Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides (Saint-Jérôme): rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, often with free or low-cost admission and family activities.
• Argenteuil Regional Museum: local families, communities and artifacts of the Argenteuil area in the south-west Laurentides.

Combine the Saint-Sauveur museums with lunch and boutiques using our Saint-Sauveur travel guide.

5–8. Burn energy indoors (kids and teens)

• Tag E-Karting (Sainte-Thérèse): multi-level indoor go-kart track, plus laser tag, bowling, virtual reality, axe throwing and an arcade.
• O-Volt (Blainville): Olympic trampolines, a ninja course, dodgeball and a toddler zone.
• Le Crux (Boisbriand): roped climbing and bouldering, a kids’ ninja course and introductory lessons.
• MegaMaze (Blainville and Saint-Jérôme): indoor play structures for ages 0 to 12, with a snack bar.

9–10. Escape games and creative workshops

• Immersia (Boisbriand) and SOS Aventures (Saint-Jérôme) offer themed escape rooms for groups of friends or families with older kids. Book ahead on rainy weekends.
• Ceramic painting: paint-your-own-pottery studios in Saint-Jérôme and elsewhere in the region make a calm, creative afternoon.

11. A Nordic spa in the rain

Locals know that rain is the best time for a Nordic spa: fewer people, steam rising off the hot pools and the sound of rain on the forest. Most spas stay open in any weather (except thunderstorms). See our pick of the best spas in the Laurentides.

12–13. Shopping indoors

• Premium Outlets Montréal (Mirabel): the largest outlet centre in the region, right off Autoroute 15. Note that it is an open-air centre, so bring an umbrella between stores.
• Carrefour du Nord (Saint-Jérôme) and Place Rosemère (Rosemère): fully indoor malls for a dry afternoon.
• Village boutiques: Saint-Sauveur and the Tremblant pedestrian village have dozens of shops and covered terraces.

14. Casino de Mont-Tremblant

Reached by a free gondola from the pedestrian village (when operating), the casino has slot machines, gaming tables and a restaurant. Entry is for adults 18 and over; play responsibly.

15. Theatres, concerts and shows

Small venues across the region host concerts, comedy and theatre year-round, including the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault in Saint-Jérôme, Le Patriote in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, the Théâtre du Marais in Val-Morin and Odyscène in Sainte-Thérèse. Check their calendars before your trip for an evening plan.

Plan your rainy day by base

If you are staying in…	Morning	Afternoon
Mont-Tremblant	Brind’O Aquaclub	Village boutiques, casino (adults)
Saint-Sauveur / Sainte-Adèle	Ski Museum and Musée Rodrigue	Nordic spa or boutiques
Saint-Jérôme / Mirabel	Musée d’art contemporain	Outlets or an escape game
Blainville / Boisbriand	O-Volt or Le Crux	Karting in Sainte-Thérèse

Before you go: practical tips

• Opening hours change between seasons; many attractions close one or two weekdays outside summer.
• Book karting, escape games and spa time slots online on rainy weekends, when everyone has the same idea.
• Check road conditions on the Government of Québec’s Québec 511 during heavy rain or freezing rain.
• Prices vary widely; budget roughly $15 to $45 per person for most activities in 2026, more for spas.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an indoor water park in the Laurentides?

Yes. Brind’O Aquaclub in Mont-Tremblant is an indoor water park with slides and a hot tub. Outdoor water parks like Super Aqua Club only open in summer.

What can kids do on a rainy day near Saint-Sauveur?

Visit the ski museum or Musée Rodrigue, then drive 20 to 30 minutes south to the trampoline, climbing and karting centres in Blainville, Boisbriand and Sainte-Thérèse.

Are Nordic spas open in the rain?

Yes. Most spas operate rain or shine and only close outdoor areas during thunderstorms.

Is Premium Outlets Montréal indoors?

No, it is an open-air outlet centre with covered walkways in places. For a fully indoor mall, choose Carrefour du Nord or Place Rosemère.

Conclusion

A grey sky is the perfect excuse to discover the Laurentides’ museums, play centres, spas and theatres. Pick a base, plan one active and one relaxing activity, and you will hardly notice the rain. When the sun returns, check our best things to do in the Laurentides, and find a cozy hotel with an indoor pool on hotels.thelaurentides.com.