Family Fame

European flair meets Quebec charm at Mont Tremblant, located 130 km north of Montreal. Consistently ranked No.1 in eastern North America by Ski Magazine, Tremblant combines a winter blast with some Quebecois culture.

Top Runs

Photo by Sabastian Larose

Some 95 runs spill over four mountain faces stippled with powder bowls and moguls as well as two Magic Carpet runs for beginners. Best for beginners (up to seven years): P’tit Bonheur run. For intermediates (ages eight to 12): Nansen green run, Toboggan Run, Sunnyside. For gonzo teens (and experts): all runs off the Edge chairlift, with Expo and Dynamite being two favourites.

Family Eats

Affordable: Smoke’s Poutinerie Tremblant Fat Mardis (comfort food with a southern touch), Microbrasserie La Diable (pub fare, sausages and microbrews produced on the premises). Splurge: Aux Truffes (fine cuisine, from truffles to game), La Forge Bar & Grill (tables upstairs offer stunning views and terrific grill).

Ski School

Tremblant’s Snow School comes with a GPS system that records a student’s skill and progress. You’ll see classes gathered at the end of day, watching their every move on a special website.

Real Deals

Photo courtesy of Intrawest.

Kids 17 and under stay free in Pedestrian Village hotels or vacation homes. Tremblant offers deeply discounted last-minute deals, but only online. For deals and special packages, sign up for the newsletter at tremblant.ca.

Après-ski, Family-style

The Activity Centre can book activities from dog sledding and ice climbing to snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, even spa treatments at the nearby Scandinave Spa. Or, stay in the village and scoop up a gooey maple taffy on snow at Cabane à sucre de la Montagne (Sugar Shack).

This month, WestJet flies to Montreal 15 times daily from 11 Canadian, U.S. and international cities.

Related links:

Ultimate Ski Guide Survey

Perfect tunes for your skiing and riding soundtrack

Q&A with Travis Rice