Making the most of the sunny season with a gourmet trip to the Laurentians: now there’s an excellent idea! The region has no shortage of great spots to sit down to a delicious meal. From classic bistros to cozy cafés, lively pubs to haute cuisine, there’s truly something for everyone. Enjoy a summer brunch or sit down to a five-course chef’s menu. The gourmet options are endless! Whatever their style of cuisine, restaurateurs in the Laurentians 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. In rustic décor or a historic home, the region’s restaurants marry food with style for an exceptional gourmet experience.
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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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Hiking the Laurentians
The Laurentians are full of breathtaking landscapes to discover. In this fabulous decor, come and make your adventure a reality in a getaway atmosphere in the heart of nature. Experience wide open spaces where wildlife flourishes before your eyes. The region is your playground. Get out there!
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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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The guardians of Ferme-Neuve
Things are buzzing at Ferme-Neuve! Miels d’Anicet, a family business that has become a leader in the beekeeping community, showcases its rich territory and continues to grow.
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