Quebec Ski Resorts

Mont Tremblant Resort

Let's begin with Tremblant --the largest, best-known and most popular ski area in the province.The resort has runs of all difficulty levels. The trails lead to the valleys through long and often wide forest glades. Experts will find challenges in long mogul-bumped, difficult runs. Beginners will feel very comfortable on flat, long, wide slopes. In fact, newcomers to the sport need not worry about speedsters zooming by because of the innovative slope design.

Mont Tremblant is actually a small city in the Laurentian Mountains, a 90-minute drive north of Montreal. Mont Tremblant—the highest peak in the Laurentians—and Mont Blanc, make up the 755 acres of skiable terrain with four mountain faces. There are 95 trails and 3 snow parks, all with amazing views. There are 14 ski lifts including a cabriolet (open-air gondola). Add in a terrific ski school.

Mont Tremblant Pedestrian Village is located at the base of the mountain. This Disneyesque ski village is divided into two sections, upper and lower. From the upper area skiers can access the top of the mountain by riding the open lift-style gondola. The old village is also a nice place to stay on the shores of Lake Mercer between the mountain and downtown.

Mont-Sainte-Anne

You’ll find the very popular resort of Mont-Sainte-Anne 25 miles east of Quebec overlooking the northern shore of the St.Lawrence River. The resort is owned by RCR groups which also owns 4 ski areas in Alberta and British Colombia. The scenery, long groomed trails and family-friendly activities keep it high on the popularity list. Mont-Sainte-Anne is one of Canada’s original ski areas and opened in 1966.

You’ll ski and ride over 450 acres on 71 trails (45 percent intermediate) with 17 lit for night skiing, serviced by 9 lifts including a high-speed gondola. Snowmaking covers 80 percent of the terrain. There’s a convenient base village.

Ski Bromont

Ski Bromont is in the Eastern Township region of Quebec, 45 minutes east of Montreal. There are 145 trails and glade runs covering 7 slopes on Mont Brome. Some 2,500 lights illuminate 99 of the trails so you can ski and ride into the night. The vertical drop is 1,263 feet and skiing and riding is spread over 450 acres on 141 trails. There are 9 lifts, 7 of which are quads.

Le Massif de Charlevoix

Le Massif de Charlevoix is located in Capitale-Nationale. There are 406 acres of terrain served by 9 lifts. The skiing and riding is right beside the Saint Lawrence River and has the highest altitude difference to the east of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Slopes lead through long forest glades down to the river.The Le Massif Hotel on Mont Blanc is an ideal place to stay.

Mont Orford

Mont Orford is near Magog, just an hour from Montreal, Quebec. The resort covers 3 ski mountains - Mont Orford, Alfred-Des-Rochers, and Giroux. With 4 skiable faces, skiers and riders can follow the sun while being protected from the wind. Dining options are at the foot of Mont Orford and several other restaurants are located in the village of Magog. There’s a 1,933 vertical drop, 62 trails over 245 acres with 8 lifts (34 percent marked intermediate and also blue and green trails are good here. Snowmaking covers 85 percent of the terrain.

Mont Sutton

You’ll find excellent glade skiing at Mont Sutton. In fact, 45 percent of the ski area is dedicated to glade skiing. It is located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, some 1.5 hours southeast of Montreal. 60 trails are designed with 204 junctions. There are 4 chalets on the mountain for a warm-up or meal. Ski and snowboard over 230 acres on 60 trails served by 10 lifts (including 3 quads). Snowmaking covers 60 percent of the terrain.

Mont-Sainte-Anne

Mont-Sainte-Anne is 30 minutes from Quebec City and the ski slopes rise up from the shores of the St Lawrence seaway, offering great views. There is a solid 2,050-foot vertical drop onto 221 acres. Some 71 trails (19 lit at night) are served by 9 lifts. The main lodge is at the south side base.

Stoneham Ski Resort

Stoneham Ski Resort is located 20 minutes north of Quebec City. You’ll find 42 trails spread over 3 mountains serving all skill levels. Some 19 are lit at night. Stoneham also boasts the only Olympic half pipe in the province made on a permanent infrastructure allowing it to open early in the season. Lodging at Condos & Hotel Stoneham is available at the foot of the mountain. The vertical drop is 1,132 feet with 42 trails (38 percent marked advanced) over 333 acres. Snowmaking covers 86 percent of the terrain.

Mont Saint Saveur

Mont Saint-Sauveur is well-known for its night skiing, the largest terrain in the world. 4 quads provide lifts up the ridgeline slopes. There’s slopeside lodging, outlet shopping and lots of dining options. The vertical is 698 feet spread over 142 acres with 40 trails (40 percent advanced) and there’s 100 percent snowmaking.

Mont Tremblant has everything going for it with almost 800 acres of skiable terrain including tree runs, terrain parks, and more. The views and the vibe is incredible and there’s a traffic-free European-like village with charming accommodations, shopping, dining, and more. This might be your first choice.

Mont-Sainte-Anne, a historic ski resort, is just a short drive from Quebec City, offering 70 ski trails across 3 different mountains.Its northern-facing slopes also ensure the trails and powder stay in good condition into spring.

Le Massif offers amazing views of the St. Lawrence River and has the highest vertical drop east of the Canadian Rockies. Ski Bromont is most famous for its illuminated trails. Of the 142 well-groomed trails, more than 100 are lined by massive lights for night skiing available until the early morning hours. You won’t go wrong no matter which resort you pick.

How many ski resorts are in Quebec?

If you can't make a ski trip to France this winter, but long for the typical French ski-resort ambiance, consider a visit to Quebec. The Eastern Canadian province, according to Maneige, the Quebec Ski Area Association website, is home to 75 resorts. You’ll find details of 15 in OTS: Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Bromont, Le Massif Ski Area, Mont Blanc/Faustin, Mont Orford, Mont Sutton, Mont Cascades, Owl’s Head, Camp Fortune, Mont Saint-Marie, Stoneham Mountain Resort,Vorlage, Massif du Sud, Mont Saint Sauveur.

What is the biggest ski hill in Quebec?

MontTremblantis the biggest – and most popular - a ski resort in Quebec. The total slope length is 81.9 km. The skiable terrain covers 647 acres, 102 slopes with 14 lifts.

Is there skiing near Quebec City?

Running north of the Saint-Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, the Laurentian mountain range stretches across southern Quebec. It is home to several ski resorts in the regions of Quebec City, Charlevoix, and the Laurentides. The following ski resorts are some of the best ski resorts in Quebec:

Mont-Saint-Anne is located 42 km (26 miles) from Old Quebec City; the drive from Quebec City to Le Massif ski resort takes a little over an hour, depending on the weather and road conditions; the closest ski resort from Quebec City, Stoneham Mountain Resort, is located in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury not far from La Malbaie.

Where is the best spring skiing in Québec?

Mont-Sainte-Anne is known for having some of the best spring skiing in Quebec, thanks to solid snowmaking at the beginning of the season and a microclimate on the north face. Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mont Tremblant, Mont Blanc, and Le Massif all offer spring ski deals in March and April that will cost you far less than their western or U.S. counterparts.

Which mountain has the best Québec night skiing?

Mont Sainte-Anne boasts the highest vertical drop for night skiing in Canada. This is not the ideal mountain for the timid however, as two-thirds of the trails cater to advanced and expert skiers. But, beginner trails are available.

Does Québec have good skiing?

The terrain is varied and conditions are usually excellent. The scenery at 4 different resorts in the Quebec City area: Mont-Sainte-Anne, Massif de Charlevoix, Stoneham, and Le Relais is awesome. You will find terrain for every style and ability, family ski resorts and excellent terrain parks, too. So, yes, Quebec skiing and riding is very, very good.

Where do you find the best après-ski in Québec?

Mont Tremblant with its European-style pedestrian village has 38 restaurants and great nightlife. Bar Café d’Epoque is a great place to party, while Le P’tit Caribou has been called the “Best Bar in Eastern Canada.” Le Massif skiers meet at the Grand Duc Pub, where you’ll find wall‑to‑wall windows and an always-happy crowd.

What’s the coolest ski town in Quebec?

Quebec City wins hands down. OK, so it’s not just a ski town, but a wonderful city to visit. If you can make your calendar work, get here for the Quebec Winter Carnival (Feb. 3-12, 2023). The largest and oldest winter carnival in the world, the carnival is a must-see event. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over participate in the many activities taking place mainly outdoors, under the leadership of Bonhomme Carnaval, the king of the party. But this is a great city to explore any time.

How cold is it?

It’s cold. That’s for sure, so bundle up. The cold season lasts from December 4 to March 13, with an average daily high temperature below 32°F. The coldest month of the year in Quebec is January, with an average low of7°Fand high of 21°F.

Quebec can be absolutely magical in the winter and, while there are plenty of challenging terrains, most of the ski resorts cater to intermediate and novice skiers and riders. The highlight of the winter in this beautiful part of North America is the Quebec Winter Carnival each February. Try to pair it.