Quebec (Tremblant) President's Day? Normal weekend crowd or holiday crowd?

[ThinkSnow]

^scandinave is dope. a bunch of outdoor hot-tubs and cold plunges, indoor chill out spaces, massages and spa services for extra $. it's all very luxe, and they have shush-police enforcing a silence is golden policy. it's a bit steep at $60 cad per person, but definitely a nice thing to bring the lady to.

I am also a huge fan of that little shack in the middle of the woods on soleil where you can get a soup and sandwich. it feels so euro.

Um..........Seriously?

 

[KustyTheKlown]

not sure what about that post causes you to be incredulous...

the fancy spa baths are a nice place to bring your women.
the little shack off soleil is a nice rustic place to eat lunch.
quebec is very french and the rustic shack feels like europe.

i am serious.

 

[crank]

Tremblant has been called Disney du nord. It's like Epcot Center in that it's village is built to be like an alpine village in the French Alps. Which is nice and the best thing is the shops and restaurants are not all owned by Intrawest but by individuals.

Gerat place to take your girlfriend, SO, wife, family. Skiing is decent but not as good perhaps at the areas near Quebec City: Ste. Anne and Le Massif. Me ex loved the spa as well. I haven't been in 14 years so it is possible the village has changed.

 

[VTKilarney]

Whilst French is spoken in Quebec, I’ve never felt that Quebec is “very French.” It’s definitely a New World culture.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

quebec city is pretty old world french. montreal definitely less so. but i am mainly referring just to the vibe of this little lunch cabin on soleil side

 

[abc]

More seriously...

How much of Tremblant's appeal is that "frenchness" which may not appeal to some? Is it still a worthy destination even for people who've skied in France a few times? (and many more in Europe)

 

[KustyTheKlown]

the skiing is good, not great. they have 2000 vertical feet on four different aspects, and some decent woods. it's no better than the best skiing in new england. as said in this thread, its nice to visit with the lady or a family because there is just stuff to do other than skiing. its a destination resort. the proximity to montreal causes some crowding. i've only used it in two scenarios: 1) as an upscale destination to go with a lady when i have a longer than normal weekend; and 2) when the snow is terrible in new england and you need to go further north for snow (2015-2016). i also enjoy spending time in montreal on these trips.

from a pure skiing perspective tho, you aren't missing anything incredible or unique

 

[tnt1234]

the skiing is good, not great. they have 2000 vertical feet on four different aspects, and some decent woods. it's no better than the best skiing in new england. as said in this thread, its nice to visit with the lady or a family because there is just stuff to do other than skiing. its a destination resort. the proximity to montreal causes some crowding. i've only used it in two scenarios: 1) as an upscale destination to go with a lady when i have a longer than normal weekend; and 2) when the snow is terrible in new england and you need to go further north for snow (2015-2016). i also enjoy spending time in montreal on these trips.

from a pure skiing perspective tho, you aren't missing anything incredible or unique

Yeah, pretty much. I'd put the skiing a notch above 'good' though. I've only been twice, and the first time, the conditions were excellent, so the place was easy to love. 100% open, tons of snow, with snow falling a few days. Great spring trip.

I'd say there is no compelling terrain based reason to go though, so yeah, a combo of the village and solid skiing, or if it's location means better snow - which seems to happen - are the main reason to go. You can find equivalent terrain a lot closer.

Le Massif however, is another story....

 

[Edd]

Whilst French is spoken in Quebec, I’ve never felt that Quebec is “very French.” It’s definitely a New World culture.

As I recall, highway signage was mostly French. I encountered people that would not speak English to me. Seemed pretty French when I was there.

 

[abc]

I love good food. I love good scenery. Though I'm not sure I care too much about "ambien" or "atmosphere" particularly. Never mind that I've seen the real thing (rather than the "Disney du Nord" make believe).

I've been to Montreal many times because I quite enjoy it. Still, it's not like I need to go there just to say I've been there, except for...skiing a new mountain that's worthy enough on its own right.

It sounds like it's a nice place to ski regardless. And a tad further north, away from the massive crowd of President's weekend.

Thanks for all the little tips which I'm sure will come in handy.

BTW, for those whom I have not yet met, I am the lady. So I'll "bring myself there" to enjoy some of the non-skiing activities, after the lift closes.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

ha, my apologies ma'am
proximity to montreal may cause it to be just as crowded as anywhere in the us on pres weekend. ill let you know in 10 days

 

[VTKilarney]

As I recall, highway signage was mostly French. I encountered people that would not speak English to me. Seemed pretty French when I was there.

Yes, the French language is prevalent in Quebec - by law. All I was saying was that the culture of Quebec itself is quite distinct from the culture in France, even if the language is the same.

It's kind of like saying Massachusetts is real British culture. Just because it might have been in the 1700's, it is no longer the case.

 

[crank]

Tremblant is not know for getting tons of natural snow. They are known for holding onto what they get. Hugely popular area for folks from Ontario province as it is the closest big mountain. Gets really crowded during Ontario school breaks.

 

[ThinkSnow]

Yeah, pretty much. I'd put the skiing a notch above 'good' though.

Tremblant is an intermediate skiers mountain. That's it. The Village just makes it slightly more worthwhile. Good place for underage US students to go drinking.

 

[fbrissette]

Tremblant is an intermediate skiers mountain. That's it.

This is a ridiculous statement.

 

[tnt1234]

Tremblant is an intermediate skiers mountain. That's it. The Village just makes it slightly more worthwhile. Good place for underage US students to go drinking.

I don't agree with that at all.

 

[Jully]

Yes, the French language is prevalent in Quebec - by law. All I was saying was that the culture of Quebec itself is quite distinct from the culture in France, even if the language is the same.

It's kind of like saying Massachusetts is real British culture. Just because it might have been in the 1700's, it is no longer the case.

While this is true, Quebec (though more around Quebec City, but a little bit in Tremblant too) is a distinctly different feel compared to the US/New England.

While not necessarily a Euro feel, the ambiance/aesthetic of a lot of the restaurants and on mountain eateries, like the shack on the casino side, are not replicated in New England ski areas, IMO.

 

[Jully]

Tremblant is an intermediate skiers mountain.

While not a hardcore gnarfest mountain, I don't know about the intermediate label either. I thought there was actually a lack of intermediate blues that would be suited for someone who loves say, Waterville, Bretton Woods, or Okemo. The friends I was with who primarily wanted to ski that terrain agreed.

 

[Edd]

This is a ridiculous statement.

Yeah, it is.

 

[crank]

Lots of intermediate with smatterings of expert and at least one really fracking steep trail. Tremblant is purposely built to have an European ambience. The best place, IMO, in the east to just park your car for 4 days to a week and stay in village.