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Mont Tremblant Resort
The official web site is www.tremblant.ca
Mont Tremblant Resort is a large year round resort about one and a half hours north of Montreal. It is best known as a ski destination, but also features a lake suitable for swimming, and a golf course in the summer months plus many onsite activities such as water parks, biking, hiking and the ability to ride a Gondola up to the peak of Mont Tremblant. The name of the mountain, Mont Tremblant, means "trembling mountain" in French. The summit is at an elevation of 875 m (3,150 feet), which makes it the tallest peak in the Laurentians. The area is ideal for a family or couples as the area offers such a variety of activities every age group.
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Directions to Mont Tremblant from Ottawa
Take autoroute 50 East. Get onto 148 East to Montebello. Take 323 North to Saint-Jovite. Turn left to get on the 117 North in Saint-Jovite. Take exit 119 (Montée Ryan) to Chemin Duplessis and follow indications for Tremblant Resort. 2 hours.
Alpine Luge
A fun-filled gravity ride on a 3-wheel-cart using a unique breaking and steering system that gives the rider a full control as you twist and turn down the mountain.
Schedule:
- From the 20th of May to the 18th of June,
open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm
- From the 24th of June to 31st of August
open every day from 10 am till late
- From September 1st to the 9th of October
open every day from 10am to 5:30 pm
- Closing time may change without prior notice
Panoramic Gondola
Ride the panoramic gondola to the top of the highest peak in the Laurentians and discover spectacular views and a wide range of activities.
Top things to do at the Summit :
- Hiking and interpretative nature trails
- 360° observation tower
- Mountain top sunset
- Centre de randonnée shop
- Le Grand Manitou Cafeteria
- Birds of prey show
Come and see the North America's smallest raptor: the Kestrel. Observe a Bald Eagle soaring in the sky of the Laurentians.Be stunned by a Harris Hawk spreading its wings right beside you. Get a glimpse at a majestic nocturnal hunter, the Great-horned Owl. And discover a charming scavenger of the desert…the Black vulture.
Pros
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With the village of Mont Tremblant so close one can stay close to the main resort for a fraction of the cost of staying on-site
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The pedestrian village (due to its pedestrian-only layout) offers, shopping, nightlife, après-ski scene and slope side accommodations.
Cons
- Very expensive for on site parking and most places to eat are more expensive than they need to be a large family will quickly burn through a sizable sum if staying for a while.
- With so many activities a family can again spend through a sizable sum if staying for a while.
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