Best Day Trips from Montreal to the Laurentides: 6 Easy Escapes
Planning day trips from Montreal to the Laurentides? Six easy escapes by car, with what to do in each town, timing tips and how to plan a relaxed day out.
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Val-David Travel Guide: Things to Do in the Laurentides’ Artist Village
Val-David travel guide: things to do in the Laurentides’ artist village, from climbing and the linear park to galleries, seasons and where to stay nearby.
Fall Colours in the Laurentides: When and Where to See the Leaves
When to see the fall colours in the Laurentides, the best villages, trails and scenic drives, plus tips to avoid crowds on peak foliage weekends.
Summer activities Laurentides
Short answer: the best summer activities in the Laurentides are swimming and paddling on the lakes, cycling the P’tit Train du Nord, hiking and canoeing in Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, golf, rock climbing in Val-David and village festivals. Lakes and beaches Public beaches like Lac des Sables in Sainte-Agathe and the beaches of Mont-Tremblant are …
What to do in Laurentides in winter
Short answer: in winter the Laurentides offer downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Nordic spas, skating trails, dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and cozy chalet weekends. From December to March, the region north of Montreal turns into a playground of ski hills, groomed trails, frozen lakes and cozy villages. Whether you are planning a family holiday, …
Top Things to Do in the Laurentides
Short answer: the top things to do in the Laurentides are skiing at Mont-Tremblant, hiking in Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, cycling the P’tit Train du Nord trail, relaxing in a Nordic spa, swimming in the region’s lakes and exploring villages like Saint-Sauveur and Val-David. Just north of Montreal, the Laurentides (the Laurentians) are Quebec’s favourite …