The Laurentians

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QUEBEC, CANADA - 1992/10/15: People kayaking in the fall on Lake Lac-Monroe, Mont-Tremblant National Park, in the Laurentians in Quebec Province, Canada. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Overview

The Laurentians (Les Laurentides in French) make for an excellent day trip from Montréal, being just an hour's drive from the city. Here you'll find gentle rolling mountains, crystal-blue lakes and meandering rivers bordered by towns and villages too cute for words. A visit to this natural paradise is like putting your feet up after a long day.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Parc National du Mont-Tremblant

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Opened 125 years ago, this wild, wooded national park covers more than 1500 sq km of gorgeous Laurentian lakes, rivers, hills and woods. You’ll find…

Mont-Tremblant Village

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The village of Mont-Tremblant, some 4km southwest of the Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, is spread along the shores of pretty Lac Mercier. Here you’ll find…

Musée d’Art Contemporain des Laurentides

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Less than an hour from Montréal, this contemporary-art museum has small but excellent exhibitions of work by regional artists. You'll also find the re…

Centre Touristique Éducatif des Laurentides

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This verdant park is a marvelous protected area and a great place to learn about local flora and fauna. The extensive trail network includes some…

Cathédrale de St-Jerôme

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This castle-like house of worship built in 1897 boasts stunning stained-glass windows and Venetian chandeliers. It was made a cathedral in 1951. Enter…

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