A 75-km (47-mile) drive takes you into the heart of the Laurentian Mountains - « Up North », as Montrealers call the region. The mountains are intersected by narrow, forested valleys, interspersed with hundreds of lakes and they offer all the ingredients of a dream destination - dozens of hotels and resorts, a vibrant nightlife and great restaurants specializing in regional fare.

The tourist area starts at St-Sauveur-des-Monts, continues through Ste-Adèle and stretches northwards towards Mont-Tremblant, the best ski area in Eastern North America, with miles of trails for ski touring, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and dogsledding.

Vacationers face an embarrassment of choices - more than 50 golf courses, 200 kilometres (124 miles) of bike trails, picturesque villages and old churches. The list goes on.... And don’t miss the seasonal festivities. Tremblant’s Grand Prix Ericsson de ski acrobatique and Festival international du Blues and 1001 Pots in Val-David are just a few of the colorful events celebrated throughout the region.

For more informations : www.laurentides.com