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.
Continue ReadingForget 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!
Continue ReadingHead 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!
Continue ReadingIt’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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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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Online Stores for Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking to give your loved ones a gift they won’t forget? Here are the online stores we recommend to find memorable, one-of-a-kind gifts that bring joy to all! Discover what makes the Laurentians special in a magical setting. Here are our suggestions:
Continue ReadingWant to experience the magic of Christmas in a fairytale setting? Come to the Laurentians this winter for a dazzling holiday season! Christmas takes on its full significance in this enchanting region where snow rules the day at this special time of year. Come celebrate with family, friends, or significant others amid fairytale landscapes fit for the most beautiful winter activities. As the region’s towns and villages are covered in a thick downy blanket, come take part in various local festivities and events. Entertainment, glittering decorations, and a warm friendly atmosphere are sure to light up your holiday season like never before.
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Christmas Packages in the Laurentians
The Laurentians are a magical and wonderful place to celebrate Christmas in style. Bring your friends, partner, or your family to the region famous for its status as a year-round holiday destination. In the Laurentians, we celebrate our holiday spirit with gusto… and we’re inviting you to join us! Discover our enchanting offers:
Continue ReadingCome and enjoy a new way to do your Christmas shopping in the Laurentians! Pay a visit to our numerous crafts displays and Christmas markets where local artists, producers and craftspersons await you. Discover the exceptional work of these talented creators and pick up some very original gifts. You can also sample the fine regional produce of the Laurentians and take some of it back home.
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U-pick in the Laurentians
The colours are just one of fall’s charms! Fall also means the harvest season has arrived, and the best way to enjoy it is to get involved. Dive into the rich Laurentian culture through an activity that’s packed with flavour: u-pick! Alone, with family or friends, this food tourism outing leads to the territory’s most idyllic fields and orchards. In the fall, you can pick several varieties of apple and squash at Laurentian agricultural producers, who are there to welcome you with open arms. Discover their magical locations through tractor rides, petting zoo visits, pony rides, rural stores, play and picnic areas. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on luscious fruits and vegetables while getting to know how the region’s agriculture operates, all at the heart of a dazzling fall scenery.
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