Ski Quebec

Today you’re on your way to Mont Tremblant but, if you are a cross-country skier, you may find it worthwhile to stop at St. Jerome and ski along the track bed of the former railway line known as “Le P’tit Train du Nord”. This 200 km trail is now a “linear park” and people ski along the trail between railroad stations. The trail begins in St. Jerome and ends at Mont Laurier, north of Mont Tremblant. There is a shuttle service available in the main centres along the route that will take you back to where you parked your RV.

The railroad stations have been renovated and now mostly serve as restaurants. The further north you ski on this line, the fewer services are available beside the trail.

• Camping Mont-Tremblant
• Ziptrek Ecotours
• Parc la Conception RV Resort
• Camping Plaisance National Park
• Camping Lac Lafontaine-Parkbridge
• IGA Extra Famille Girard St. Janvier
• Metro Plus Blainville
• Le Bateau Mouche
• Croisieres AML
• Sandman Montreal-Longueuil
• Camping Iles-de-Boucherville Parc National
• Camping Allouette
• Camping Lac du Repos Resort
• Camping Caravelle RV Resort
• L'Estrival Cottage & RV Resort
• Domaine de Érables Cottage & RV Resort

Mont-Tremblant is a well-known resort with runs for every ski level. Anchored by a picturesque village, it provides amble opportunity for shopping, dining and nightlife.

This venue draws celebrities from all over the world. Mont-Tremblant is the highest peak in the Laurentian Mountains, with a vertical drop of over 2,000 ft on one part. The village is only an hour and a half from Montreal.

The Versant Soleil, which means "sunny slope", is a ski area opened in the fall of 1999. This side of the mountain has a vertical drop of 1905 ft. and offers plenty of challenging runs.

If you came directly from Montreal to Mont-Tremblant, you will have an extra day to spend on the many runs requiring varying levels of skill. If you want to take in some of the activities and sights of the smaller towns between Mont Tremblant and Québec City, you would have to leave Mont Tremblant early in the afternoon of Day 2.

CanaDream Club Partners:

• Camping Mont-Tremblant
• Ziptrek Ecotours
• Parc La Conception RV Resort

Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Val David or Ste. Adèle are all long-time settlements, with loads of history and activities along your drive to Quebec City today. You will also drive through Trois-Riviéres - one of the major commercial ports in Québec.

Québec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. The architecture is reminiscent of 17th Century Europe and the streets are still paved in cobblestones. Enjoy your time discovering this beautiful city.

CanaDream Club Partners:

• Go Helico
• Croisieres AML
• Domaine de la Chute
• Camping Transit
• Traditional Huron Site
• Montmorency Falls History
• Croisieres AML
• Mont-Sainte-Anne: Golf Le Grand Vallon
• Mont-Sainte-Anne: Hiking and Mountain Biking
• Mont-Sainte-Anne: RV Site and Skiing
• Stoneham Mountain Resort
• Camping Jacques Cartier National Park
• Camping du Quai
• Camping du Lac Témiscouata National Park

Only 20 minutes away from downtown Quebec City, Stoneham Mountain Resort offers skiers and snowboarders a choice of 42 trails on three mountains, an Olympic halfpipe and three snow parks. One of the largest night-skiing domains, the great ambience of the Quatre-Foyers Bar and the delicious food of the Feu-Follet Restaurant contribute to Stoneham's unique reputation.

You can also ski the cross-country trails around Battlefields Park in Quebec City. As well as skiing at the Park, guided tours are available and are recommended. Ice-climbers can head to Montmorency Falls, just northeast of Quebec City where the Montmorency River joins the St. Lawrence River.

CanaDream Club Partners:

• Stoneham Mountain Resort

After your ski day, drive the short distance to Mont-Sainte-Anne. This extraordinary mountain is renowned for impeccable snow conditions.

The skiable terrain includes 71 trails and 4 snow parks spread across 3 sides of the mountain. After sundown, 19 trails remain floodlit, which makes Mont-Sainte-Anne the highest vertical drop for night skiing in the country.

CanaDream Club Partners:

• Mont-Sainte-Anne
• Le Massif de Charlevoix

Enjoy skiing a day Mont-Sainte-Anne. You will find quality rental and equipment maintenance, restaurants all around the mountain and many different activities, in addition to the wonderful skiing and XC skiing terrain.

With quality installations and trails for all levels, our mountain will soon become tradition for you! Discover all services and activities, schedules, fares and everything you need to set a great visit.

CanaDream Club Partners:

• Mont-Sainte-Anne
• Mega Parc

Only an hour north from Mont-Sainte-Anne, in the Charlevoix region, is Le Massif Ski Resort. Le Massif. is spectacular - you will see the St. Lawrence River from the high points of this resort, as many of the runs have a vantage point to give you an incredible view. It appears that the water lapping at the shoreline lies directly below the base of the mountain.

In actuality, it is a few kilometres away. However, you can certainly get a good view of commercial tanker ships going up and down the St. Lawrence River as you plunge down the slopes. This mountain is the highest in Québec and one of the most popular in eastern North America. It has a vertical drop of more than 2,500 ft. with the longest run taking you along 2.36 miles of trail in deep snow. Le Massif also has unlimited runs for snowboarding.

Make sure you bring a good pair of sunglasses, as the sun shines brightly and creates a sparkle on the bright blue water in the St. Lawrence River. There is also a strong glare coming off of the snow when the sun is out. The river does have ice floating in it, but it does not freeze over.

Le Massif stands in the area of Charlevoix, which is also a great region for cross-country skiing. There is plenty of snow here and many kilometres of trails that require beginner to intermediate skill levels. The trails begin very close to Quebec City and wander for long distances, both close to the banks of the St. Lawrence River and points north and northeast. Where cross-country skiing is possible, you will also find dog-sledding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

Stay one more day for skiing at Le Massif. If you don't feel like skiing today, spend the day relaxing or go on a day-trip to some neighbouring towns.

You might want to explore the small towns within a few hours drive of Le Massif, including La Malbaie and Baie-Saint-Paul. Or, you can venture as far as Tadoussac, where the Saguenay River meets the St Lawrence.

Today’s travels take you to Mont Orford. There is a ferry that will take you across the St. Lawrence River from St-Simeon to Rivière du Loup. Some of these ferries only go to the smaller islands, but most also make a trip to the south shore and back. You may prefer to drive around a few of the islands that lie in the middle of the St. Lawrence on your way to the south side.

You reach your destination, Mont Orford, by driving along Highway 112 from Magog. This ski area is owned by the province of Québec and covers three different peaks, Mont Orford, Mont Giroux, and Mont Alfred DesRochers. All these mountains are more than 2,000 feet high and the runs are interconnected giving skiers lots of choice. The resort offers dining, ski schools, and child care. There is also a snow park and a half-pipe for snowboarders at this resort, not to mention ice-climbing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Orford is in easy reach of Montreal, with about two hours of driving time.

Take a day to tour around the city of Montreal before ending your tour of Quebec. Visit the Centre d'histoire de Montréal facing onto the Place D'Youville. You can walk around on the rooftop and see Vieux-Montréal from a higher vantage point and learn about the city's culture and history. Or perhaps you are up to climbing to the base of the cross at the top of Mont-Royal, Montrealers' favourite mountain.

There are many restaurants, bistros and nightclubs throughout the city. The downtown district has countless establishments to choose from; there are oodles in the Underground City (a plus if the weather is inclement), as well as in the Quartier Latin.

CanaDream Club Partners:

• Camping Plaisance National Park
• Camping Lac Lafontaine-Parkbridge
• IGA Extra Famille Girard St. Janvier
• Metro Plus Blainville
• Le Bateau Mouche
• Croisieres AML
• Sandman Montreal-Longueuil
• Camping Iles-de-Boucherville Parc National
• Camping Allouette
• Camping Lac du Repos Resort
• Camping Caravelle RV Resort
• L'Estrival Cottage & RV Resort
• Domaine de Érables Cottage & RV Resort