What s NEW? SPRING/SUMMER 2017 NORTH OF MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA Gourmet experience on the Chemin du Terroir 226 kilometers of 4-season discoveries, bucolic countryside, gourmet getaways and activities! Cabane à pommes à l érable Labonté de la pomme - Apple Shack The Labonté family, owners of the first and most authentic of Québec orchards has come up with a gourmet formula they are calling the Apple Shack (Cabane à pommes à l érable). The Shack welcomes you during the sugaring-off season in a rustic countrified atmosphere with a quality gourmet menu that celebrates fresh local produce from Québec farms! During the maple season, the menu includes house specialties like the delicious country waffle stack, with ham smoked on applewood onsite, two large portions of Oka cheese, some maple bacon, apples of course, and a slice of strong Cheddar all stacked between delicious waffles. labontedelapomme.ca Vignoble & Microbrasserie Les Vents d Ange Come and discover the products and sample a glass of wine or a refreshing beer on the magnificent terrace views overlooking the domain. At the same time, sample a plate or two of some of the delicious local products coming from farms in the district. The vineyard was awarded the silver medal for its Cuvée Catherine 2016 at the prestigious Vinalies International competition, organized by the Union of French Oenologists. vignobleventsdange.com
Charming Resorts Hôtel du Lac-Carling Grenville-sur-la-Rouge Just 75 minutes from both Montréal and Ottawa, Hôtel du Lac-Carling is ready to welcome you with freshly renovated rooms and public areas, and an attentive staff to take care of your resort holiday, or conferences as well as events of all sorts. Discover the delights of a getaway in the Laurentians, surrounded by all that nature has to offer. For business or pleasure, come and enjoy the lovely peace and quiet where the region s native charm and fine cuisine is sure to have you coming back for more. hotellaccarling.com Oasis de l Île Saint-Eustache Located on a private island, Oasis de l île is a typical country inn offering 20 rooms, a complex with seven rooms and two reception rooms, Nordic spa, sauna and four-season pool, a massage therapy center and two types of cuisine: bistro style and gastronomic. L Oasis de l île is also the perfect location for your business meetings, training sessions, birthday parties, weddings, etc. Our three rooms can accommodate from 15 to 100 guests. oasisdelile.com
Le Viking Resort & Marina Sainte-Marguerite-du-lac-Masson A unique high-class destination in the heart of the village of Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, the Viking Resort & Marina is a new resort concept that will open this summer. Providing all the amenities of a hotel with the comfort, advantages and peace and quiet of a condochalet, all 40 units have been decorated with style and are fully furnished. On site, you will find everything you need to energize yourself; a fitness center, a dry sauna, a well-being center as well as a terrace equipped with a spa and remarkable views over the lake. Steps away from your condochalet, the Viking Restaurant & Bar offers a refined cuisine in a magnificent setting. In addition, the marina, which gives access to three navigable lakes, is the ideal location to practice your favorite nautical activities. You can rent pontoons, rowboats, kayaks, SUPs and pedal boats. levikingresort.com Selenia Lodge Amherst Selenia Lodge gives you a unique travel experience in the heart of what Québec offers best, like nowhere else; its dense pine, spruce, maple and birch forests, its lakes and pristine waterways and snowclad mountains. Our log-built cottages and residences are nestled in the heart of the exceptional domain that is Kanata Tremblant. They provide cozy comfort for moments of unforgettable relaxation. A stay at Selenia Lodge is all about reconnecting with one s inner child and the playful spirit of cabins hidden away in the woods. It just takes a willingness to want to discover nature intensely, instead of forgetting, as we so often do, all the riches she has to offer. selenialodge.com Hôtel Quintessence was awarded the Readers Award by Condé Nast Johansens 2017 Awards for Excellence! Created to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across its network, this prize is a trusted mark of quality and is determined by the combined results of online voting, guest feedback and local expert reports. hotelquintessence.com
Events Illuminated night walk in Tremblant by Moment Factory A Night Walk by Moment Factory! In July, Tremblant s deep nature environment will set the stage for a singular multimedia production signed by Moment Factory: an interactive and illuminated night walk that begins with a ride on the Flying Mile lift. From its midway station, the adventure darts into the wilderness and ends back in the pedestrian village, plunging visitors into a remarkable audiovisual universe that showcases the mountain s natural elements, and is inspired by its history and legends. Tremblant is also preparing a refreshed, upgraded event program. In addition to the Québec/Canada Cup Mountain Bike race events, IRONMAN series triathlons, Rythmes Tremblant and Fête de la Musique, here is a quick preview of what s new this summer: Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant, May 27, 2017 - More rider groups, smaller groups and more speed categories to choose from; Burrows Cup Mont-Tremblant - July 2 to 4 & September 8 to 10, 2017 - Québec s biggest ball hockey event featuring non-stop action with no offsides and no face-offs; Tremblant International Blues Festival - July 7 to 16, 2017 - A new beach concert, workshops for harmonica players and cigar-box guitar-makers, you-play street pianos, and musical bikes; Wanderlust Tremblant- August 24 to 27, 2017 - Yoga workshops hosted by Elena Brower & Seane Corn, shows by Bonobo, Con Brio and IN-Q, and presentations by David Wolfe & Sylvie Fréchette; Tremblant Gourmand - September 14 to 17, 2017 - Four days of programming including foodie yoga treks, gourmand cyclotouring, hiking with 15 gourmet stopovers, BBQ workshops on the Tabasco MD stage and Caveau à Vino wine tastings. tremblant.ca Indigenous communities and their culture at Festival Manitou in Mont-Tremblant Indigenous culture will make an entrance into the tableau of events in Mont-Tremblant in July. Domaine Saint- Bernard and the organization DestiNATIONS: Carrefour international des arts et de la culture des Peuples autochtones have announced a first event to be held in Mont-Tremblant from July 14 to 16, featuring Indigenous communities and their culture. This festival will celebrate the cultural richness of Québec s 11 Indigenous nations. The public will enjoy free access to the site to see musical presentations, dance and various culinary discoveries. domainesaintbernard.org
Outdoor and nature experiences Panoramic view and gastronomic dinner at the Casino The Casino de Mont-Tremblant offers the Héli-Tremblant package. This panoramic flight by helicopter over the mountains ends with a landing at the casino for a gastronomic meal at the Altitude Seafood and Grill restaurant with sunset views overlooking the lake. Reservations required, online or by phone. A unique experience not to be missed! La Table du chef is a gastronomic adventure for groups of 4 to 8 persons. Take off into a universe of savory surprises, fun and sharing with the 5-course discovery menu following the daily inspiration of chef Olivier St-Arnaud. casinodemonttremblant.ca heli-tremblant.com Authentic activities at Kanatha-Aki Walks, hikes, and excursions plus expeditions with sled dogs in winter and on horseback in summer. Survival classes and courses in the forest to learn how to live in the wild. Fishing experience. Authentic days with our trapper-woodsman. Encounters with the wood bison (Athabascae) from our new observation platform. New: Indigenous massages and traditions. And to extend your enjoyment, we offer a night in a traditional teepee on a bed of pine leaves and bison skins. kanatha-aki.com Mountain bike at parc régional Montagne du Diable During summer 2017, the Montagne du Diable regional park will develop 20 km of new single-track mountain bike trails. So whether you want to do some hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, SUP or swimming, the Montagne du Diable regional park will work its charms for sure. What s more, why not get away a bit longer and prolong your stay in a nature cottage, hut or shelter, or do some rustic camping? Take advantage of the glamping packages at the Village des Bâtisseurs where all you need to take with you is your food! parcmontagnedudiable.com
E-bike at Mont-Tremblant D-Tour promise you a unique experience in Mont-Tremblant! Come and try out an e-bike, an electrically-assisted bike that allows you to discover the immense playground that is the Mont-Tremblant sector in just a few hours. Enjoy rides on the valley trails along the Rivière du Diable, off road trails in the middle of the forest and view the charming scenery of Domaine Saint-Bernard. dtourtremblant.com Unique experience at Makwa Écolodge This company located on the banks of Kiamika Reservoir features lots of new items for 2017. With its new installations including ready-to-camp sites, teepees, all ready-to-go for your canoe-camping excursions on the Kiamika Reservoir as well as numerous other new renovations on site. All aficionados of paddle sports, whether beginners or experts, will be delighted by the large fleet of canoes, sea kayaks and even a rabaska. For those adventurous types going on a canoecamping holiday, a shuttle service is available ($) that will allow them to fully benefit from the entire surface area of the reservoir. aventureskiamika.com Atypical lodging in shepherd s wagons and cabanas Kayak Café provides ready-to-camp accommodation, an original four-season lodging arrangement with cabanas and shepherd s wagons on a 25-acre site on the banks of the Rivière Rouge with nature all around. The units have been cleverly designed to maximize your comfort and equipped with charm and simplicity for a unique and fun experience! Enjoy some of the outdoor sports on offer nearby and walks in the superb pine forest. kayak-cafe.com
Navette Nature provides a non-stop transportation service between downtown Montréal and Mont-Tremblant National Park, Saturdays, from June 17 to October 14. The shuttle drops off at the discovery center at Lac Monroe. Once in the park, passengers are at liberty to enjoy a variety of activities: hiking, boat rentals or swimming. navettenature.com Parc national du Mont-Tremblant With six rivers and 400 lakes and streams, the Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is a paddler s paradise! A rich amalgamation of Quebec s natural and historic heritage, it s the largest and oldest park in the SÉPAQ network (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec). The wildness and vastness of the land is reflected in the 40 mammal species that call the park home, including wolves. The Via Ferrata Du Diable, an activity that combines elements of hiking and climbing, provides an opportunity to discover the park s mountains in a totally unique way. The Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is open year-round. sepaq.com Family experiences Swimming with horses and pony painting at Cavaland This 150-acre equestrian amusement park offers great family horse shows on site. There are 20 exclusive equestrian activities in the park : swimming with the horses, medieval jousting, pony painting, horsedrawn carriage, hugging the foals, mini-farm, hiking, Indigenous camp, circus workshops, etc. cavaland.com Blizzard of activities at parc aquatique Sommet Saint-Sauveur The 18-hole course at Minigolf Saint-Sauveur is filled with hazards of all kinds and perfectly integrated into the natural environment with its waterfalls, levels, bridges, tunnels and vegetation. This minigolf is a must for the whole family. Big news for kids, the Children s Island at Sommet Saint- Sauveur Water Park is planning to offer a new activity next summer: the Frisson! This new slide in the colors of the Blizzard should add a little extra thrill to the day s enjoyment for smaller visitors. sommets.com
Culture - Nature experiences Bateaux Alouette just acquired a trolleybus. Enjoy a guided tour of Sainte- Agathe-des-Monts with the purchase of a 50-minute commented cruise on board the Alouette VI. croisierealouette.com Health & well being The Temazcal at Spa Le Finlandais Discover the Temazcal, a unique experience originating from Central America. A therapy harking back to an Indigenous tradition promoting reconnection with yourself. One of the most ancient Aztec rituals for purifying both body and spirit inspired by the four elements making up our world: earth, water, air and fire. The darkness, heat, music and tribal chants encourage relaxation and rebalancing. Open your spirit, feel the physical and spiritual benefits of this moment of meditation in the house of hot stones... Le Temazcal. spalefinlandais.com Du Yoga dans l bois Du yoga dans l bois is one of the new offers of the last two years at Pourvoirie du Club Gatineau. This is a series of yoga retreats in the forest in summer. Each stay lasts three nights or one week and includes all meals (which are vegetarian), yoga courses, meditation sound courses, personal development workshops as well as excursions on foot or on the water to discover the magnificent waterfalls and other nearby attractions. yogadanslbois.com To obtain assistance in your discovery of the LAURENTIANS and its many travel possibilities for your clientele: Fabienne Hervé International Tour & Travel Representative 450 436-8532, extn. 2238 Fax 450 436-5309 fabienne.herve@laurentides.com laurentianstourism.com Media relations : TouriBess Communications inc. Pierre Bessette 514 938-4546 bess7@sympatico.ca