The Laurentian region, just 45 minutes from Montreal, offers a wide variety of new activities for your meetings and conferences. Drive a race car, become a FootGolf pro, and have a drink on a floating terrace. There’s an activity for everyone, no matter your needs!
Interviews and writing by Lyne Branchaud
In the events sector, some projects require organizers to get out of their comfort zone and push themselves—and their partners—to the limit! These companies in the Laurentians rose up and met the challenge with gusto.
Here are two accounts of such challenges from Olivier St-Arnaud, Executive Chef at the Casino de Mont-Tremblant, and Carole Tétrault, Director of Sales at the Manoir Saint-Saveur.
Interviews and article by Lyne Branchaud
What are the latest meeting and conference trends in the Laurentians? To find out, we talked to three representatives who work in the area: Marie-Chantal Thibault, Sales Manager, Groups & Conferences for the Tremblant Resort Association; François Desrochers, Convention and Services Manager at Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant; and Line Latour, Sales Manager at the Estérel Resort.
Interviews and article by Lyne Branchaud
What are the latest meeting and conference trends in the Laurentians? To find out, we talked to three representatives who work in the area: Marie-Chantal Thibault, Sales Manager, Groups & Conferences for the Tremblant Resort Association; François Desrochers, Convention and Services Manager at Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant; and Line Latour, Sales Manager at the Estérel Resort.
The second article in this three-part series on trends looks at communications, length of stay, and client base.
Interview and writing by Lyne Branchaud
What are the latest trends for corporate events in the Laurentians? To find out, we talked to three representatives who work in the area: Marie-Chantal Thibault, Sales Manager, Groups & Conferences for the Tremblant Resort Association; François Desrochers, Convention and Services Manager at Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant; and Line Latour, Sales Manager at the Estérel Resort.
Just 45 minutes from Montreal, the Laurentians offer visitors an array of magnificent landscapes to discover. The region’s inspiring surroundings and bustling villages make it the perfect destination for a successful business trip.
Come and enjoy your business activities in an ideal environment to make your meetings and conferences a roaring success and achieve a wow effect! Here are six scenarios that will allow you to discover new places or see familiar ones in new ways:
Espace Théâtre in Mont-Laurier
The winner of multiple awards for its architecture, Espace Théâtre in Mont-Laurier offers a wide range of rooms for rent for a variety of occasions such as conventions, business meetings, conferences and more. In just an hour, the space can easily be turned from an auditorium that can accommodate 700 to a banquet hall for 400 guests.
You can also include a coat check service, bar, dressing room areas, and kitchen areas for your caterers. Espace Théâtre offers a venue for events of various sizes in a delightful setting, with state-of-the-art facilities, not least of which is the screen in the main hall – one of the largest in Quebec!
Multimedia room at the Mont-Tremblant Casino
Located at Versant Soleil, the Casino invites you to experience unforgettable times in a charming, intimate setting for your business meetings. The five rooms with their contemporary decor can accommodate several dozen people.
You can liven up your event with a variety of activities: an introductory black jack workshop, a DJ and more!
Hélibellule in Mirabel
Located at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, Hélibellule is an air services company for business and leisure clienteles. Business meetings can also be held there: the trendy lounge is ideal for a cocktail reception and can accommodate nearly 75 people with a direct view onto the airport runways. The 10-person executive lounge is highly unique, with chairs and other furniture inspired by helicopter parts. It would also be interesting to consider the hangar if you are organizing a large-scale activity.
A number of different packages and activities are offered: a helicopter tour of the Laurentians, tour of Montreal, film shoot, and transportation to Mont-Tremblant or any other tourist area.
The barn at the Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant
The Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant boutique hotel offers a range of features that are guaranteed to delight. It has 112 rooms and suites, 14 meeting rooms and 3 patios. And for planners looking for a wow effect, a real barn right next to the hotel where you can hold a cocktail dinner, theme evening or barbecue for groups of up to 80 guests.
Team-building workshops are available throughout the year.
Parc Cavaland – equestrian attractions
Welcome to Parc Cavaland, an equestrian theme park that is unique to Quebec! Enjoy the magnificent 150-acre forest and the show site with a large sound-and-light equipped heated theatre and a 22-metre giant screen, and discover a magical kingdom dedicated to horses in a wide variety of disciplines and breeds. The company has developed a range of customized private and corporate activities for groups of up to 400 in a magnificent amphitheatre.
Various options featuring horses and nature are available to guarantee your event’s success: dinner shows, equestrian demonstrations, talks, team-building activities, discovery picnics, hikes and treasure hunts, as well as interactive motivational activities!
Le Scandinave SPA Mont-Tremblant
Organize a “zero stress” meeting in the “zero gravity” room at the Scandinave SPA Mont-Tremblant. This bright, magnificent room can accommodate up to 50 people in a zen environment with wood and stone decor.
Then, take your colleagues out hiking or snowshoeing, or for a yoga session, and finish your work day with the ULTIMATE relaxation: the Scandinavian baths and a massage. After a treatment like that, you can be sure your colleagues will be all smiles at work the next day!
The Laurentians: experience the beauty!
Ask for a free, personalized consultation at email address or by phone at 1 800 611-8532, ext. 2233.
Enjoy a business experience second to none, in a spectacular landscape and an ideal atmosphere for achieving your goals and building your team. The Laurentians, THE business destination!
Hélène Prud’homme has been sharing her expertise and know-how for 20 years, to make your stay unforgettable!
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LAURENTIANS BUSINESS: WHAT’S UP?
Just 45 minutes from Montreal, the Laurentians offer visitors an array of magnificent landscapes to discover. The region’s inspiring surroundings and bustling villages make it the perfect destination for a successful business trip.
Meeting planners are always looking for something new. We are offering three innovative products that will not only meet the objectives of your meeting but also delight your participants!
They say children have a huge influence on their parents when it comes to choosing a holiday destination. That was certainly the case in our family, when our two teens practically begged us to book a family suite at the Super 8 hotel in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts! Why were they so insistent that we choose that 74-room hotel midway between Saint-Sauveur and Mont-Tremblant?
Was it the indoor pool with its 24-metre water slide and water jets? The suite featuring a themed room for kids with bunk beds, TV and Xbox game console? Or the crispy waffles served with the free continental breakfast? I suspect it was also because we were able to bring our dog along on the trip, because the Super 8 hotel accepts pets. And probably because, like us, our children have great memories of our stay at the Super 8 in Saint-Jérôme. In the 81-room complex there, we had enjoyed the same amenities and services and discovered a host of attractions and a wide range of restaurants in that city, which is just teeming with activities.
This time, we took advantage of the proximity of downtown Saint-Agathe-des-Monts with its shops and the beach on Lac des Sables, which make the Super 8 an ideal location. Not to mention the other activities we did as a family, from hiking to cycling through the Le P’tit Train du Nord linear park, and the comedy show at the famous Le Patriote theatre.
Our kids were absolutely right to choose this resort: both the one in Saint-Jérôme and the one in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts provided perfect places for family getaways that were memorable, and also incredibly affordable, thanks to their great rates and the fact that children aged 17 and under stay for free!
Guylaine Forest
Tourisme Laurentides
Posted In Gastronomy, Resorts, Romance, What to do
An oasis of happiness, between Mont-Tremblant and Saint-Sauveur
To mark my birthday during a getaway together, my friends had the brilliant idea to book the “girls’ day out” package at the Hôtel Spa Watel in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. While it’s true that the wide range of body care treatments offered there – including massage therapy, heated pools, dry and steam saunas and hot tubs – were definitely a factor the next time I was deciding where to stay in the Laurentians, that was not the only one.
As lovers of great food, the outdoors and cultural activities, we were thrilled with this four-star hotel on the mountainside and its breathtaking panoramic view. With its 31 beautifully decorated rooms and suites offering spectacular views of the lake, friendly service, quality facilities and dream location, what more could we ask for!
Between the Swedish massage, the facial and relaxation time lounging on one of the seven patios with spas and fireplaces, we took advantage of the nearby cycling trail. After our ride, we settled down on the beach right in front of our hotel. Besides swimming, I tried out sailing on the majestic Lac des Sables, while some of us chose other, non-motorized water activities.
After a very full day, we went back to the comfort of our rooms to enjoy the bottles of champagne included in our packages, while preparing for the evening. Relaxed and refreshed, we couldn’t resist the call of the fondue – a classic on the menu at Uno restaurant – which helped us hold onto that feeling of relaxation we’d enjoyed since our arrival. After that, we headed over to the Le Patriote theatre, within walking distance of the hotel, where a highly entertaining comedy show awaited us.
I will never forget this special time celebrating my birthday with my friends in this charming hotel, which has won several awards, for the quality of service and facilities, and for its environmental responsibility. A real gem that you will enjoy discovering any time of the year, for any occasion!
Guylaine Forest
Tourisme Laurentides
It was at a large family gathering that we discovered Blueberry Lake, a resort 25 minutes north of Mont Tremblant. This treasure spread over 300 acres of forest with 60 chalets close to the lake strikes the perfect balance between authenticity and amenities, tranquility and activities.
Next to a peaceful natural lake surrounded by a wild landscape, we could not have wished for a better place to gather, celebrate together, and spend quality time with family. The calm, quiet setting is perfect for relaxation and friendly conversation, and everyone enjoyed the wide variety of activities. We had a ball competing in friendly tennis and beach volleyball tournaments, with the young ones taking on the adults! After all that exercise, it was wonderful to go for a swim, either in the outdoor pool or in the lake. Some of us also ventured out onto the lake in canoes, kayaks or pedal boats. And I couldn’t resist the temptation to enjoy the ultimate relaxation with a massage and spa treatment at the superb facilities next to the lake.
What better way to top off our days than by sharing a delicious meal around one big table? To make sure everyone got the most of their first evening, we hired a “chalet chef,” who happily cooked up a storm for us in the comfort of our luxurious log chalet. With its spacious interior, panoramic windows, large stone fireplace, modern facilities, billiard table and outdoor Jacuzzi, we spent a memorable evening, pampered with totally customized service.
Many other family members have gone back to Blueberry Lake as I have, for a romantic getaway or family vacation. The next time we go, we will take full advantage of this dream location to discover more of the countless activities available in the vicinity, including golf, cycling, events organized at the Tremblant Resort, the Casino, and more…
Guylaine Forest
Tourisme Laurentides
