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Family Activities & Lodging - Mont Tremblant
By Devon O'Malley

Aside from soaking in the rays and plowing through the powder, what other family activities are on offer at Mont Tremblant? Below is a list of family-oriented activities with brief descriptions.

Multi-Season Activities

• Meet Toufou: Introduce your children to Mont Tremblant's mascot, Toufou. The famous white tailed reindeer has been known to play around Place des Voyageurs daily around 3:30pm.
• Zip Lines: The tall trees of the Laurentian forest serve as the perfect setting for dangling 75 feet from the ground. Aside from zipping from tree to tree, families will also traverse suspended logs, spider nets, barrels and practive their crab walk. Parents will be glad to note that there is a separate course designed for children.


• Paintballing: The Mont Tremblant Outdoor Paintball Centre is enormous and offers over 10 different play-areas. Although the facility provides all the necessary safety equipment and combat gear, many contestants bring their own equipment. Keep in mind, even if someone brings their own, much more powerful paint-ball gun, it must be de-pressurized to perform at the same power level as the rented guns. This activity is recommended for families with teenagers.

• Aquaclub La Source: This indoor centre boasts 2 paddling pools for young children and a main pool equipped with a Tarzan rope.

Winter Activities

• Children Only Reserved Playing Area: Children between the ages of 2 to 6 can access a playing area with a variety of winter toys. Toufou, the official Tremblant mascot, regularly stops by the children's area for a game or two.
• Sleigh Rides: Horse drawn sleigh rides travel alongside Le Geant golf course, and into the Tremblant forest. Arrangements can be made for private sleigh rides with up to 16 family members. Hot chocolate & blankets are always provided. Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
• Snow Tubing: The Snow Tubing Park at Mont Tremblant offers 8 runs to slide down as well as 2 rope tows to reverse the process. A heated cafeteria & snackbar are on site to help tubers recharge. The Snow Tubing Park is also open during the evenings for some late night fun! Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
• Dog Sledding: Pilot your own team of huskies through the Tremblant mountainside! 4 different sets of terrain provide multiple levels of action & excitement. Sledders can stop halfway for some hot chocolate & cookies. Please note: children must ride as passengers on the guides' sled.
• Guided Snowshoeing Tours: This activity was designed for nature-loving families. The tour starts at the base of Mont Tremblant and continues through the surrounding wooded area. Families will learn valuable fire carrying techniques along with stories relating to Mont Tremblant's history. Children between the ages of 0-6 are not recommended to partake in this activity.
• Snowmobiling: Guided snowmobile tours are a great way to explore the region's forests. This activity lasts for approximately 2 hours and is located in the upper-Laurentians.
• Ice Climbing: This activity will teach families basic climbing techniques and safety protocol. Most ice-climbing in Mont Tremblant is designed for beginners; therefore no previous climbing experience is necessary. This activity is for children 12 & up.
• Outdoor Skating Rink: There is a free outdoor skating rink located right next to the chapel. Bring your own or rent skates from the nearby rental shop between 1:00pm and 9:00pm.

Summer Activities

• Snakes & Ladders: A giant version of this family classic can be enjoyed every day at the Premenade Deslauriers.
• Street Entertainers: During the daytime or evening, street entertainers of all sorts are available to entertain your family during your holiday. You can find these entertainers roaming the walkways of the Pedestrian Village daily.

Devon O' Malley is a staff writer for alluraDirect, a website featuring vacation rentals in Tremblant. Try out our advanced property search tool and secure your lodging Mont Tremblant.

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