Laurentides

The new Mont-Tremblant was created through the merger of three municipalities: Mont-Tremblant, Saint-Jovite and Saint-Jovite parish. Many still confuse the town of Mont-Tremblant and the resort located at the foot of the slopes.

The total area of this Laurentian municipality, which is part of the Municipal Regional Council of the same name, is 252 square kilometers and its permanent population is approximately 9,000.

The City of Mont-Tremblant, is thus composed of three distinct sectors: Saint-Jovite, also called Downtown, is reached via routes 117, 323 or 327. This is the heart of the city, where all services are found: primary and secondary schools, college, arena, medical and dental clinics, shops, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, antiques, craft shops, golf courses, helicopter base, a bowling alley and much more. The Downtown hosts numerous activities throughout the year. The bicycle path known as the P’tit Train du Nord also bisects it.

Second, Mont-Tremblant village: the birthplace of Mont-Tremblant accessed via Route 117, Route 327 (Labelle Street), Lac Mercier Road from La Conception or the Village Road when coming from the ski hill.

In the summer you can enjoy a public beach on the shores of Lake Mercier as well as a multi-functional trail connecting the Village to the resort town. The old train station serves as an art gallery and stop off for many cyclists who use the P'tit Train du Nord bicycle path. During the summer a farmers’ market offers regional produce every Saturday morning. In winter a 500-meter circular skating rink is lit up on Lake Moore.

The village is a lovely place for a stroll among the shops and restaurants. There is an automobile racetrack and a public dock on Lake Tremblant, where you can book a cruise.

And lastly the mountain area: Mont-Tremblant, 968 meters high, named by the Iroquois and Algonquin as Manitou Ewichi Saga, that is, the sacred mountain of the powerful Manitou.

It is renowned for being the highest peak and ski area in the Laurentians (100 trails), a pedestrian village with its many shops, spectacular fall foliage and the various events that take place all year round - from the Film Festival to the 24 hours of skiing. A requisite visit is the small St. Bernard chapel located at the foot of the slopes. For athletes, Tremblant offers its magnificent golf courses, a beach and tennis club, hiking, and a host of attractions.

You can access the ski area via Montée Ryan from Route 117, or by the 327 (Labelle Street) from the Downtown area, via the Village Road or from Lake Superior on Duplessis Road.

The Domain Saint-Bernard is located between the Downtown and the Village. This 1500 acre serviced ecotouristic park is the perfect place for hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing (115 km) and observation of the night sky at its Velan Astronomy centre.