What s NEW? FALL/WINTER 2017-2018 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 La Roche des Brises becomes La Bullerie Previously known as La Roche des Brises, this domain located in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac is being transformed in 2017 to become La Bullerie, a winery specializing in sparkling wines. With both red and white varieties, the winery combines modern and traditional production methods in order to create a unique, wellbalanced product representing the perfect marriage of vine and terroir. The domain restaurant will be operated by owner/chef Giulio Di Minno. With 25 years of culinary adventures behind him, he certainly knows how to please the finest palates. labullerie.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 Hôtel Spa Mont-Gabriel celebrate its 80 th anniversary! To honor its heritage, Hotel Spa Mont-Gabriel has renovated the original section of its establishment. The Signature wing has an historic background as well as a warm atmosphere and represents the definition of contemporary rustic! All these rooms are log-built and equipped with a gas fireplace, a queen- or king-sized bed, as well as all the amenities to make your stay simple and enjoyable. montgabriel.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
Le Fairmont Tremblant, a new culinary destination For its 20 th anniversary, Fairmont Tremblant is reinventing its restaurant side. Four new restaurants, including the magnificent Brasserie Choux Gras, are the result of a $6M investment. What s more, the 2017 renovation project includes the transformation of the lobby and the experience guests have as they enter, as well as the outdoor terrace. It is the last phase of a plan that started five years ago, for a total investment of $12M, including the complete renewal of most of the hotel s rooms and suites, the convention center, and remaking of the spa. fairmont.fr/tremblant Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant gets a facelift! Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant welcomes guests to its 112 rooms and suites, all completely redecorated in the latest fashion (carpets, furniture, bed linen). The luminous suites allow guests to enjoy sublime views over the lake or the forest. Over the last two years, this establishment has invested more than $2.6M in order to maintain its quality. Set on a domain of 13.5 acres, this Scandinavian log-cabin-style hotel on the banks of Lac Ouimet with its beach, is close to hiking and cross-country ski trails, several golf courses and two ski stations. legrandlodge.com Events Tremblant Resort continually reinvents itself! Tonga Lumina, the new illuminated, immersive and interactive night walk created by Moment Factory, invites both tall and small to search for the sleeping giant until October 9. Tonga Lumina will be back next year starting May 19, 2018. From January 18 to 21, 2018, Tremblant is where the freestyle elite meets for the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup, its designated host for the next five years. Tremblant s development continues with a new real estate project valued at more than $25M on the much-prized Versant Sud, Horizon Tremblant. The first phase of this development, located in the Domaine de la Forêt not far from the pedestrian village, will include 17 luxury condominiums. tremblant.ca
Events in Tremblant Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant, May 2018 - More rider groups, smaller groups and more speed categories to choose from; Tremblant International Blues Festival - July 2018 - A new beach concert, workshops for harmonica players and cigar-box guitar-makers, you-play street pianos, and musical bikes; Wanderlust Tremblant- August 2018 - 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 2018 - 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. Outdoor and nature experiences New trails to blaze with Aventures Plein Air To make sure its range of activities is constantly updated and improved, Aventures Plein Air is inaugurating some brand new trails this year! Come and admire the fall colors on a canicross run! In addition, it is now possible to visit the new interpretation center at the kennels. You ll find all the answers to any questions you may have about Siberian Huskies. Find out about the two-day dogsledding packages. Come and enjoy a stay in a hut in company with the dog pack! aventurespleinair.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
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 Mont-Tremblant National Park, for fatbike enthusiasts With a choice of accommodation in the heart of nature 17 comfortable cabins 44 km of mechanically-groomed cross-country ski trails, more than 40 km of snowshoe trails, 77 km of backcountry ski trails, all that was missing was a well-maintained trail to accommodate the many fatbike enthusiasts. Mont-Tremblant National Park is pleased to announce that the Boucle-des-Chutes- Croches trail will be offered to «winter cyclists»! A beautiful 13.4 km loop trail that runs around Monroe Lake. Superb snow-covered decors will take your breath away, an adventurous course with a low vertical drop that will be perfect to ride! Welcome to all lovers of the winter cycling experience! sepaq.com/pq/mot Sépaq 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, horse-drawn carriage, hugging the foals, mini-farm, hiking, Indigenous camp, circus workshops, etc. cavaland.com
Minigolf at 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. sommets.com Animalium by Selenia a new zoological museum! This brand new attraction opened its doors in Mont-Tremblant last June 27. With nearly 500 m 2 of exhibition space, Animalium is a unique place in which to make some marvelous discoveries dedicated to all those passionate about our fauna and nature. With the advent of this new museum, a new and original family activity is being added for nature lovers, as well as a new exhibition center with a cultural and educational vocation for the region. The museum displays include various animals in natural situations so visitors can take a trip through the temperate forests of Europe and the Americas, the Arctic tundra and the African savannah. animalium.ca Health & well being Le 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
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 Moment Spa Fairmont Tremblant: investments valued at more than $650,000 Thanks to its design and elegance, Moment Spa Fairmont Tremblant has become the perfect complement to the exceptional and distinctive experience. The establishment s overall capacity will appeal particularly to groups wishing to hold meetings or congresses. With its 15 treatment rooms, including a luxurious salon for manicure and pedicure, as well as a relaxation zone equipped with two soothing, Neurospa therapeutic armchairs. The varied range of care includes for the face, body, massage, manicure and pedicure. In addition, access to the pools, Jacuzzis, Finnish sauna, steam bath and fitness center at Fairmont Tremblant will round out a perfect relaxation experience. amerispa.ca 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