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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Fall in the Laurentians
Summer might be ending, but that’s never a reason to be sad in the Laurentians! The fall colour season has arrived in the region in all its grandiosity. The verdant scenery slowly lights up with a thousand and one shimmering shades, and the Laurentian nature completes its transformation into a massive multicolored abstract. After the heat waves of summer, it’s time to come and admire the region’s ardent and mountainous landscapes in cooler air. Fall in the Laurentians means vibrant moments magnified by flamboyant landscapes.
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Set Off on a Laurentian Adventure!
The Laurentians region has so much to offer, with a wide range of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re coming as a family, a couple or a group of friends, you’re sure to find the adventure you’re looking for!
Continue ReadingEnter the phenomenal Laurentian scenery for a thrilling experience in the heart of nature! You’ll be surrounded by mountains, incredible bodies of water, lively villages, and a rich and diverse culture. The Laurentians are an immense playground with mountain bike trails for all skill levels and preferences: forest paths, multi-use trails, cross-country and enduro mountain bike trails, freeride downhill trails, winter fat bike trails, and mountain bike parks. Want big action? Feel the rush as you defy gravity on expert trails with more daring descents at locations across the region.
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Treat Yourself to Your Dream Package Deal in the Laurentians!
In the Laurentians, there’s a package deal for everyone! Whether for a vacation with family or friends, or for a romantic getaway, the Laurentians are the perfect destination! Take advantage of a selection of tempting offers and package deals, all wonderful summer season long. Whether you opt for a holiday resort hotel, a treehouse, a tourist inn, a forest outfitter, or eccentric accommodation, you’re sure to find one common theme: a memorable, human experience! Have a great vacation!
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Beach and Water Activities
Summertime means fun in the water! And the Laurentians have beaches and water parks galore for you to cool off at with family or friends. Why not extend your getaway with a stay in one of the region’s cabins, inns, hotels, holiday resorts, or campgrounds? Take inspiration from our suggestions to plan your summer getaways in the Laurentians:
Continue ReadingSummertime means time to get out and play! And the Laurentians are bursting with family activities. Visitors both young and old will love a trip to a petting zoo, a theme park, or a water park! And why not extend your getaway with a stay in one of the region’s cabins, inns, hotels, holiday resorts, or outfitters? Take inspiration from our suggestions to plan your getaway to the Laurentians:
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Laurentides: Off the beaten track
People often think they know everything about the Laurentides region. Its Parc national d’Oka to the south, its Lac des Deux Montagnes, the Saint-Sauveur and Mont-Tremblant ski resorts, and the cities of Saint-Jérôme and Mirabel. But if you get off the main roads, you quickly realize that the Laurentides region abounds with all sorts of charming places and fascinating people.
Continue ReadingLocated along Route 158, which crosses Basses-Laurentides from east to west, and nestled between two fields in the small municipality of Sainte-Sophie, Fromagiers de la Table Ronde [Cheesemakers of the round table] has proudly greeted visitors for 18 years. Farmers by tradition and organic producers by choice, these passionate, award-winning cheesemakers form a big family, in every sense of the word. Meet the Alary clan.
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Discover the Laurentians’ parks
The Laurentians are renowned for their vast forests, mountain landscapes, and lively villages. What’s more, they feature a high concentration of natural spaces: several regional parks, two national parks, two wildlife reserves, and several special sites where the activities offered focus on the conservation of nature and its wealth.
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