Ontario & Quebec Ski Resorts

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Ontario and Quebec, provinces in Eastern Canada, have thousands of acres of wild and untamed wilderness. In the midst of this wild setting are many ski resorts. Skiing in "La Belle Province," Quebec, immerses you in French Culture and Canadian Hospitality. Ontario ski resorts offer a wide range of lifts, runs and amenities. If you are traveling to Canada from the states to do some skiing, you must bring your passport as new laws now require them for travel between the two countries.

Mt. Tremblant Ski Resort

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Mt. Tremblant offers a range of amenities as well as the lifts, runs and mountain. The mountain has 654 skiable acres, 95 trails, a vertical drop of 2,116 feet and peaks out at 2,871 feet at the summit. There are green, blue, black diamond and double black diamond runs. Two gondolas, three chairlifts and a magic carpet (bunny slope transport) at the resort. A range of lodging surrounds the resort. There are condominiums, hotel rooms and suites. Several restaurants, cafes and bars are available for apres-ski fun. If flying into the area, use the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport (formerly Dorval) in Montreal.

Mt. Tremblant Ski Resort
1000 Chemin des Voyageurs
Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1T1
514-876-7273
tremblant.ca

Mont-Saint Anne Mountain Resort

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Mont-Saint Anne Mountain Resort is outside of Quebec City in the northeast section of the province. While the region is predominately French speaking, most staff at the resort are bi-lingual and will assist you in English. The mountain at Mont-Saint Anne has 465 skiable acres, a vertical drop of 2,050 feet, a summit at 2, 625 feet and has green, blue, black diamond and double black diamond runs. Night skiing is available at Mont-Saint Anne and there are 66 trails available on the mountain. The resort has condos, suites and rooms available for day, weekly or longer stays. There are several restaurants, bars, cafes, lounges and sports stores surrounding the resort. If flying into the area, use Quebec City's airport.

Mont-Saint Anne Mountain Resort
2000, boul. du Beau-Pré
Beaupré, QC G0A 1E0
Phone : (418) 827-4561
mont-sainte-anne.com

Blue Mountain Ski Resort

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Blue Mountain Ski Resort is outside of Collingwood and about two hour's drive north of Toronto. For those flying into the region, fly into Pearson (Toronto's airport,) and take the shuttle to the resort. The mountain at the resort has 36 trails which include green, blue, black diamond and double black diamond runs. There is a 720-foot vertical drop at the resort. There are several restaurants, cafes and lounges around the resort. A range of rooms, suites and condos can be rented for night, weekly or longer stays.

Blue Mountain Ski Resort
108 Jozo Weider Blvd.
Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2
877-445-0231
bluemountain.ca

Article Written By Eric Cedric

A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.

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