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Cimes Laurentides in Mont-Blanc, where a
walking path spirals up, up and around a
40-metre tower. Watch for Là-Haut Circus,
an eye-popping acrobatic show, and a
thrilling new 60-metre slide, sure to be a
kids’ magnet.
Cultural events include the 30th Tremblant
International Blues Festival, July 9-13;
Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur, July
23-Aug. 3; and the 25th Fête de la Musique
Tremblant, Sept. 5-7.
SLEEP: GLAMP / GLAM
You’ll sleep like a bear at superb glamping
locales tucked into near wilderness.
From south to north, check out the new
Huttopia Les Deux Lacs - Laurentides
opening this summer; Les Refuges Perchés
Mont Tremblant in Mont-Blanc, where you
cuddle in treetop huts; and Hotel UNIQ, a
domain of deluxe tents and communal
cooking in Mont-Tremblant.
The region’s two outstanding parks,
Parcs national du Mont Tremblant and Oka,
have progressive chalets and activities in
pristine conservation areas. In the Central
Laurentians, Hôtel Manoir Saint-Sauveur
and Hôtel Mont Gabriel in Sainte-Adèle are
long-favourite mid-range resorts.
Luxury beckons at the landmark
Fairmont Tremblant and the posh Hôtel
Quintessence. Both have fine cuisine,
sumptuous accommodations, unflagging
service and sublime pool and spa life.
In the rugged Upper Laurentians, the
rustic but comfortable lodge, Pourvoirie
Mekoos, organizes fishing and adventures
on lakes and land.
FOOD: SIMPLE / SOPHISTICATED
Chemin du Terroir is an enchanting agri-
route through the Lower Laurentians with
tasty stops like the cider house, Domaine
Lafrance, and the honey haven, Bee Farm
Intermiel. Oka Cheese is a renowned
product of the Abbaye d’Oka, and orchards
abound, so you can harvest your own
apples and pears at Labonté de la Pomme.
Gastronomes won’t go hungry. Among
top gourmet eateries are: Choux Gras
Brasserie Culinaire at the Fairmont
Tremblant; Restaurant La Quintessence;
and Stonehaven Le Manoir, a genteel Relais
& Chateaux in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.
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The ravishing Maison de Soma showcases
farm-to-table art with dinner, plus seasonal
picnics and sugar shack feasts.
Going casual, MicroBrasserie Shawbridge
dishes up elevated pub fare, as well as
cocktails, wine and its own heady brews
(www.laurentians.com).