Mont Tremblant Quebec

The official website says,

"Long before Quebec was founded, Tremblant was already a legend. Algonquins called it The Trembling Mountain, and its impressive stature (the highest in the Laurentians) made an impression on Native Americans and early European settlers alike."

But it wasn't until the late 30's until the stunning region caught the attention of Joe Ryan, "an eccentric Philadelphia millionaire, visited Tremblant with his wife Mary."

After an arduous climb to the highest peak, Ryan fell in love with the mountain (or his idea of what it could be).

"From that point on," continues Wikipedia, "his life's goal would be to make the mountain accessible to others, and to transform the region into a world-class alpine village. With the assistance of the local priest, Curé Hector Deslauriers, the resort began to take form. Joe's ultimate goal was to make the mountain, the lake and the views available to all."

Now over 65 years later, Mont Tremblant has certainly grown into its prime.

The resort was acquired by Intrawest in 1991, and while prices at the resort are generally deemed higher than average, there's no doubt that Intrawest has built the location into an incredible destination.

The resort features over 610 acres of skiable terrain, 92 groomed trails and 31 acres of sun-dappled glades, with breathtaking views of the Laurentian Mountains and surrounding peaks.

Tremblant is also home to a myriad of shops, restaurants, bars and numerous activities to keep you and your family busy during your vacation.

Mont Tremblant offers over 600 acres of ski and snowboarding trails in 4 unique areas: North Side (Versant Nord), South Side (Versant Sud), Sunny Side (Versant Soleil) and The Edge (Versant Edge).

As well, you can look forward to 94 marked downhill trails to test your ability and 13 ski lifts to spirit you up the slopes, with a total capacity of 27,230 fellow enthusiasts joining you per hour.

With all the outdoor space to play in, you're going to need quality Mont Tremblant lodging to act as your home base.

Before you start researching Mont Tremblant lodging properties, it's best to enlighten yourself to the lay of the land. Here's a handy guide to get you started.

Read the Mont Tremblant Guide to Lodging Regions

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Officially inaugurated in 1938, Mont Tremblant is a unique gem among Canada's eastern ski resorts. For many people though, "unique" also means expensive.

It's true, there may be some truth in this instance. Mont Tremblant actually translates to Trembling Mountain, which may relate to the trembling of the tourists once they tally up their expenses and witness their quickly shrinking budget.

Yet fear not. I've collected a number of practical tips to help you save money on your Mont Tremblant accommodation, activities, lift tickets, and more.

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