Tremblant Information

Apres-ski

There are more than a dozen lively nightspots, as well as a good choice of quieter bars for après-ski in Tremblant.

Among the most popular options are La Diable Microbrewery (tel: +1 819 681 4546; www.microladiable.com), which often hosts musical entertainment to go along with its home-brewed beers, Le Shack (tel: +1 819 681 4700; www.leshack.com), a sports bar with a big-screen TV, and Le P'tit Caribou (tel: +1 819 681 4500; www.ptitcaribou.com), one of the busiest nightlife sports in Tremblant and has even been voted the best in eastern Canada by the locals. It had a major makeover in 2016, adding a new whisky bar.

For some alternative night-time fun, the casino in Versant Soleil is linked to the resort by a shuttle bus and is a popular spot to spend an evening or two.

Eating out

Tremblant has more than 100 cafes and restaurants, catering to all budgets and tastes.

One of the most popular is Le Cheval de Jade (tel: +1 819 425 5233; www.chevaldejade.com), which serves a wide range of cuisine using organic ingredients and has a particularly strong reputation for its vegetarian dishes.

SEb L'Artisan Culinaire (tel: +1 819 428 6991; www.seblartisanculinaire.com) is also known for its exquisite dining experience, with more of an onus on meat dishes; it's located in one of the older and more atmospheric buildings in the area.

Mille Pates (tel: +1 819 717 3830; www.millepates.ca) is another popular establishment, particularly well loved for its pasta dishes.

Resort Information

Beyond the slopes

Tremblant is one of the few ski resorts that's truly a year-round destination. A high percentage of visitors here are happy to just stroll around the shops and pavement cafés, soaking up the ambiance without ever strapping on a pair of skis.

On-snow and ice alternatives to downhill sliding include ice skating, ice climbing, horse riding, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing and sleigh rides.

Off the white stuff, visit the La Source AquaClub, or take a day trip to Montreal, which is a little less than two hours away by car. Those who like a spot of pampering should try Le Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant (tel: +1 819 425 5524; www.scandinave.com), a complex of wooden sauna huts, pools and spa areas in the middle of the countryside just south of the resort (reservations must be made at least two days in advance).

Family fun

Tremblant is an excellent choice for families with its pedestrianised centre, easy access and wide range of family-friendly activities and eateries on and off the slopes.

The Kidz Club day care accepts children aged one to six, with the ski school an option for children who want to learn to ski from the age of three.

The indoor pool complex, Aquaclub La Source (tel: +1 819 681 5668), is a particularly good family attraction. The complex is designed to resemble a Laurentian lake, but with the bonus of having a subtropical atmosphere and the latest spa facilities on site.

Retail therapy

The 50 boutiques and shops in Tremblant put it amongst the world's top 30 for retail choice at a ski resort, which is unsurprising considering the village has itself been designed as something of a mountainside mall.

Among the boutiques is Bagnoles et Bobinettes (tel: +1 819 717 4080), which sells unique gifts and toys, while Tremblant & Co. (tel: +1 819 681 5956) is the place to head for resort-branded souvenirs.

Splashing out

Take to the skies for magnificent views of Mount Tremblant and the Diable River with Héli-Tremblant (tel: +1 819 425 5662; www.heli-tremblant.com). Among the options is the 60-minute 'Aventure' flight, which stops on a mountain summit.

Hotels

There is a good range of apartments and hotels in Tremblant, the majority of which are located within vibrantly coloured buildings lining the narrow, cobbled streets in the village.

Luxury

Moderate

Cheap