Outdoor enthusiasts, take note! The Laurentians have many parks where you can practise your favourite winter activities. Make the most of these superb surroundings and regional gems that abound with natural attractions and distinctive wildlife during this magical winter season. Skiing, skating, snowshoeing, hiking, tobogganing and fatbiking are just some of the many fun, exciting things you can do in the Laurentians. Each Laurentian regional or national park is full of natural beauty and breathtaking scenery. The moment you enter, you’ll feel the immense freedom of being disconnected and unplugged from the workaday world that will remain with you throughout your stay. Exhilarating winter outings allow you to embrace the season and the very best it has to offer. Since we can’t avoid winter, we might as well experience it—and the Laurentians are the best place to fully immerse yourself.
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Forget about being bored during break week! Head to the Laurentians with your family this winter for a well-deserved holiday. Get energized with exhilarating activities your whole household will enjoy. During break week, put aside your daily work and have some fun. Snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snow tubing, downhill skiing—have some excitement with your kids this week, where chores give way to fun. Take a break with family to have some winter fun, discover common passions and spend quality time together. The region’s resorts, inns, outfitters, lodges and hotels are waiting to welcome you with open arms. Make the most of this vacation to cut loose and let your hair down in the vast playground that is the Laurentians!
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Head to the Laurentians for a family getaway and to make the most of winter! With so many great activities to choose from, we guarantee you’ll never be bored bundling up and playing in the Laurentian snow! It’s the perfect winter setting for outdoor recreation and hours of family fun. Lace up your skates, buckle up your snowshoes, or step into your skis to explore a spellbinding winter setting with a group of your nearest and dearest. Between tradition and modernity, these winter activities will keep your kids happy and engaged and are a great way to bond with them. They’re sure to bring hours of delight while keeping them physically active. You’re sure to be happy as well: Parents and kids on the same page, having a wonderful time in spectacular surroundings. What a great way to create lasting memories!
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Snowy expanses as far as the eye can see, forming a magical landscape—a winter setting that fits the Laurentians like a glove. When its mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests are covered in pure white, the region shows another side of its personality. The bracing air, the blazing sun, and the ephemeral beauty of snowflakes swirling in the wind turn it into a veritable winter wonderland. All bundled up, it’s fun to play in the snow, especially when there’s no shortage of winter activities this time of year. Athletes and recreationists can play outside to their hearts’ content. Discover our winter activities to get off the beaten path:
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Snowy expanses as far as the eye can see, forming a magical landscape—a winter setting that fits the Laurentians like a glove. When its mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests are covered in pure white, the region shows another side of its personality. The bracing air, the blazing sun, and the ephemeral beauty of snowflakes swirling in the wind turn it into a veritable winter wonderland. The silent winter cold reigns over the territory’s wide-open spaces, greeting all who venture in, until the sound of laughter breaks the silence of a landscape seemingly frozen in time. It is then that the joys of the new season become apparent. Athletes and recreationists can play outside to their hearts’ content. There’s also ample opportunity for quiet reflection. Whether the goal is to have fun and play in the heart of nature or simply enjoy a moment of calm, the Laurentians have something to enchant visitors of every type.
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It’s such a joy to discover a region through its artists and its history. Several sites in the Laurentians reflect this juxtaposition of past and present. Come and soak up our rich, lively heritage, and let the creativity of our artists and artisans carry you away. No matter the time of year, there are plenty offestivals and events happening in the Laurentians. Music, dance, and theatre lovers can groove to the beat of the region’s many festivals and experience the creativity of local and visiting artists.
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Foodie Fun in the Laurentians
The Laurentians have no shortage of great restaurants to curb your hunger. From classic bistros to traditional sugar shacks, lively pubs to haute cuisine, there’s something for everyone. No matter the style of cuisine, the region’s producers take pride in creating delicious menus that highlight local ingredients. But these delicacies aren’t just found in well-known establishments. You can also enjoy locally inspired dishes off the beaten track. Amidst a rustic décor or a nestled inside a historic home, the region’s restaurants marry food with style for an exceptional culinary experience.
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Winter Coziness in the Laurentians
Wrap yourself in a cozy duvet, hot drink in hand, while contemplating the fairy-tale Laurentian landscape. The region is perfect for winter cocooning. Its setting and facilities are permanent invitations to slow down, put on some comfy clothes, and pamper yourself. There are peaceful havens throughout the Laurentians, pleasant shelters with an ideal atmosphere for winter cocooning (an inn deep in the forest, for example, or a Nordic spa in contact with nature) where complete relaxation and peaceful moments are in clear symbiosis. Your state of mind, too, is in harmony with this environment of pleasantness and wellbeing. You can’t ask for a better way to get back to yourself. Come take care of yourself in the Laurentians this winter!
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Hit the Laurentian slopes!
The birthplace of downhill skiing in North America, the Laurentians are the perfect setting for this popular winter sport. It’s no coincidence that there’s so much character to be found at all ski resorts, since they represent an integral part of the region’s history. There’s such a vast array of options that beginners and seasoned skiers alike are sure to find joy. In total, 12 ski resorts are part and parcel of the Laurentians. There’s really something for all tastes and levels. The runs are impressively varied, sometimes even within the same resort.
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Winter vacations in the Laurentians
With their year-round natural beauty, the Laurentians are always a great place for a getaway! When winter hits, take your loved ones to this snowy wonderland for some truly memorable times. With so many great activities to choose from, we guarantee you’ll never be bored! It’s the perfect winter setting for outdoor recreation and hours of fun with your partner or family. Dash through the pristine snow behind a team of adorable sled dogs. Strap on your skates, snowshoes, or skis to explore an enchanted winter setting with a gang of your nearest and dearest. Become a kid again as you glide down a thrilling Laurentian mountain slope. What a great way to build lasting memories!
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