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| Lakefront Laurentian Cottage Vacations Ste. Agathe des Monts Nord & Val des Lacs Municipalities Quebec, Canada Telephone: 450-967-9313 (Howard or Sharon) Email: |
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| Lakefront Laurentian Cottages Quebec |
| Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Region, Laurentians, Quebec, Canada |
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| During the 1920s and 30s, downhill skiing in the Laurentians of Quebec was all the rage and the P'tit Train du Nord played a pivitol role in opening up the Laurentians as a resort area. As the automobile arrived on the scene and the area was accessible by super highway (highway 15 north), the trains usefulness dimished and the rail line eventually shutdown. It was fortunate that within a few years the rails-to-trails idea was latched upon and a new life was found for the rail bed. Once again the P'tit Train is bringing outdoor lovers north into the Laurentians but now its on foot, bicycles and cross country skis. |
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| Divided into four sections, the park offers several possible circuits on flat, even-surfaced, and stone-screened roads. Montrealers tend to cycle along Rivière-du-Nord and Pays-d'en-Haut section, between Saint-Jérôme and Val-David. Those taking the round-trip ride (a good 80 kilometres) will behold beautiful mountain landscapes, pretty neo-gothic train stations, and can enjoy a swim in Lake Raymond (Val-Morin). In the higher Laurentians, nature and open spaces abound. Scenic vistas include the River Diable, Tremblant golf courses, and quaint northern villages. |
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| What to Expect |
| History |
| P'tit Train Du Nord |
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| Cycling |
| Hiking |
| Roller Blading (north sector) |
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| Cross Country Skiing (South Sector) |
| Snowmobiling (north sector) |
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| Most of the train stations along the trail have been restored or refurbished and have a new life as regional tourism offices, cafes and in the case of Mont Tremblant, an art studio. The path runs directly through the beautiful Parc Riviere du Nord outside St. Jerome and has a direct connection to the Parc Doncaster in Mont Rolland, outside Ste. Adele. You can access the newly created Parc Dufresne in Val David (you'll need a bike lock) for some hiking or even rock climbing. |
| The Stations |
| Distance Table - Click to enlarge |
| The trail surface is finely crushed stone in the south and asphalt in the north. The grade is very gentle, so peddling, even on a road bike, is easy. At the Mont Tremblant section you can connect to the bike path that leads through the resort, where you can stop for lunch or walk through the village. You can also reach Mont Tremblant National Parc on the other side of the mountain. In the fall the Laurentians are one of the best Leaf Viewing regions in the world. The P'tit Train is the perfect way to experience the colors and get outside to enjoy the Indian summer. |
| The Winding Path |
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| Bike Rentals |
| Some of the stations provide bike rentals and of course present a perfect place for a picnic while on route. |
| - Cafe, Bike Rental & Service, Ste-Adele (Mont Rolland)
C.K.C. Sports - Bicycle Rentals, (450) 229-5602, Ste Adele, QC Intersport Bermarc - Bicycle Rentals, (819) 425-3421, St-Jovite Phenix Sport - Canoe, Bicycle Rentals, P'tit Train du Nord & Riviere du Nord, Val David Mont Tremblant Village - Chalet des Voyageurs rental center. Open daily (7/7) from May 19 to October 10 1-888-857-8043. |
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