Mountained region, The Laurentians are wellknown as an outstanding vacation area offering many exciting activities as well as beautiful sightseeing. But what makes it really special is the greetings and warmth from the residents.
Tell me more about the summer in les Pays-d’en-Top? You enjoy water sports? There are lots of areas where one can swim or go canoeing on the lakes, slide down the river in a kayak or just let yourself relax on a sail board. For even more fun, we also have aquatic parcs to please the whole family.

For a more earthy break, the area offers great golf courses, tennis courts, horse back riding excursions or, if adventure is your thing , all terrain vehicules excursions.

If you want to hear the call of the wild, there are excellent hiking and bicycle trails such as the « P’tit train du Nord » , the Aerobic corridor or the Parc of the Doncaster river.

For the culturally inclined, there are many art galleries, museums, antique dealers and theme villages to visit and browse trough.

The night life is exciting. For those who like to share with others their day of fun there are many bars, cafés and terrasses to choose from and relax. If that’s not enough, there are also summer theatres and big top tents that offer entertainement

...and the fall arrives

The area becomes a dazzling array of colors, shimmering views and enchanting panorama. On the trails, while you saunter on the red, yellow and ocre paths you can breathe in the fragrances of the forest, listen to birds’calla or the murmur of the rivers.

On the mecanical lift, you admire the scenery in its full breathtaking splendor.

…and the winter

Most winter sports starts the minute the snow covers the earth. Roads are well groomed and give you a quick access to the city.

All community services are available.

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Summer camps for youngsters 4 and up can be found in St-Sauveur village, Piedmont and Ste-Adèle.
You will also find all you need to do your shopping.

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Cities in the region   Top

Saint-Antoine pop. 10 230 Top
This growing dynamic city is worth discovering. To choose Saint-Antoine is to opte for numerous economic and strategic advantages as well as a wonderful quality of life. Saint-Antoine is a strategic site, has an affluent regional business center and an accessible industrial parc.

Saint-Jérôme pop. 23 380   Top
Saint-Jérome was founded in 1834 was the first colonised area. It’s now the regional crossroad for services, commerce and industry of the region. You can take a break in Labelle parc or go for a 600 meter walk along the rivière du Nord that gives you an exceptionnal view of the river. In July and August, the Summer Festival of the Rivière du Nord gathers thousands of spectators to classical, jazz or folk music concerts. Saint-Jerome is the 0 km of the linear P’tit train du Nord parc.

Saint-Hippolyte pop.5300   Top
The municipality of Saint-Hypolite is a mountainous area of 123 square km. This large territory is situated 55 km from Montreal and 15 km from Saint-Jerome at bird’s eye. Among the many mountains, there are 62 lakes which are the principal center of attraction of the municipality. Some of the more popular ones are Achigan Lake, Echo Lake the Connelly Lake. This sector has enormous touristic potential because of the available activities and outdoor installations.

Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts et Saint-Sauveur pop. 5860   Top
Merely 60 km from Montreal, Saint-Sauveur, a municipality known for its vacation center. Nestled in the mountains, Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, the most charming touristic village. The bustling activity on Main street is appealing in itself. Numerous restaurants and high quality boutiques decorated in a unique antique style attract many customers. At night, the street wakes again to the sound of bars, discotheques and theaters. In winter, skiers love to practice their sport on the slopes of Mont Habitant or of Mont-Saint-Sauveur. In summer, the latter transforms itself into the exiting aquatic parc of Mont-Saint-Sauveur.

Sainte-Adèle

(Mont-Rolland) pop.8000   Top
Saint-Adèle is situated 64 km from Montreal. In it’s center is a wonderful lake that calls to all water amateurs. There are many hiking and bicycle trails close by. To those who like more excitement, Saint-Adèle offers water slides and the infamous Mont-Rolland slides. Golf lovers are well served with a choice of excellent golf courses. In the winter, threee ski centers offer a varity of slopes that will benefit the whole family. An impressive amount of cross-country trails furrow the territory. (Saint-Adèle and Mont-Rolland).

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts pop.5900   Top
This small town, 80 km from Montreal, is an important concentration of activity, services and tourist attractions. With its imposing Lac des Plages, surrounded by beaches of fine sand, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is well know for its swimming and water activities. Its cruises, bike trails in the linear parc, cross-country skiing, snowmobile, skating, skiing, (15 stations below 40 km, including Mont-Tremblant) attract many people in search for fresh air and activities. Many events and activities take place throughtout the year such as : Sail classic, thiathlon, summer theatre, outdoor concerts and the popular Festival l’Hiver en Nord.