The Laurentians: a place to fall in love with Canada
The Laurentians, north of Montreal, is a world-renowned tourist destination during all four seasons of the year.
The Laurentians, known in English as "The Laurentians," are a mountain range in the province of Quebec, Canada . They are located north of Montreal and are a popular area for outdoor recreation and tourism throughout the year.
Some of the popular activities in the Laurentians include skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, nature watching, and relaxing at the tourist resorts.
Mont-Tremblant is one of the best-known destinations in the Laurentians region. This area is famous for its ski resort and its charming village, which offers a wide range of outdoor activities and a complete tourist experience.
In addition to skiing, Mont-Tremblant is popular for hiking, biking, golf, and other recreational activities.
The Laurentians are also known for their beautiful landscapes, including lakes, rivers, and forests, making them an attractive destination for those looking for a nature getaway near Montreal.
Things to do in The Laurentians
Summer, from July to August, can have temperatures between 13°C and 27°C. When autumn arrives, from September to November, temperatures drop to -4°C to 20°C. Winter is cold in the Laurentian region, with temperatures between December and March ranging between -10°C and 4°C. Spring, from April to June, is warmer, with temperatures between 1°C and 24°C.
If you visit this part of Canada, in Laurentians you can ride a bike along the Route Verte (green route), a 4,000 km network of cycle paths that runs from one end of the province to the other, linking all the regions and cities.
You can also ski at some, or all, of the 13 ski resorts in the Laurentians, the largest of which is Mont Tremblant, with 95 runs. For those who are even more adventurous, you can visit the Mont Saint-Sauveur Parc Aquatique, an outdoor aquatic paradise that allows you to quickly descend the Colorado River or peacefully navigate the Manicouagan.
Another option that can be chosen is to surround yourself with nature to calm tensions, zip line between the trees, navigate wooden stairs and balance on accordion walkways. All of these activities are part of the fun with Acro-Nature's forest adventures.
You can also hike, canoe or kayak, camp, fish, cross-country ski or snowshoe in regional parks, such as Parc national du Mont-Tremblant and Poisson Blanc.
The footprints of Canada's first settlers
The 22,000 square km territory north of Montreal and northeast of Ottawa, is packed with rolling hills, mountains and lakes, and is a vacation park for lovers of outdoor adventures. In addition, you can find outstanding cuisine and a vibrant cultural movement that is born from the mixture of the peoples that settled the area: Amerindians, French, Irish and Scottish.
- Some rocks found in the Laurentians are 540 million years old.
- At 1166 meters it has the highest summit of the Laurentians Mountains.
- 13 ski centers in an area of 64 km.
