It is a Boreal forest area with many of the same trees as other similar bands across the globe, birch, fir, spruce, ash and maple.
It is a Boreal forest area with many of the same trees as other similar bands across the globe, birch, fir, spruce, ash and maple.
0 2023/05/21 17:02:52
The park was once a major logging area, with men working away from home for long periods. One example was Lac Monroe, a major camp.
The park was once a major logging area, with men working away from home for long periods. One example was Lac Monroe, a major camp.
0 2023/05/21 17:02:02
Madame um, 'deer'. She would be wary of the park's iconic packs of Eastern wolf (loup), whose members come from a unique genepool with longer legs.
Madame um, 'deer'. She would be wary of the park's iconic packs of Eastern wolf (loup), whose members come from a unique genepool with longer legs.
0 2023/05/21 17:01:31
Monsieur Heron.
Monsieur Heron.
0 2023/05/21 17:01:04
Morning is a good time to visit. One feared aquatic plant plant is 'Le Myriophylle a epis', which can become invasive and has Wanted posters as a result.
Morning is a good time to visit. One feared aquatic plant plant is 'Le Myriophylle a epis', which can become invasive and has Wanted posters as a result.
0 2023/05/21 16:59:41
The park was not crowded during the fall period. That has nothing to do with these ferns.
The park was not crowded during the fall period. That has nothing to do with these ferns.
0 2023/05/21 16:58:43
She also used to work at the park's Via Feratta (iron way) rockface climbing locale.
She also used to work at the park's Via Feratta (iron way) rockface climbing locale.
0 2023/05/21 16:57:49
Dtour seems to be the sole company offering park tours at the moment. That's OK. Our guide was wonderful Laurie, whose extensive knowledge was partly based on her being a local. *Ask her to bring her boss lady's private herbal tea, a mint-like wonder guaranteed to replenish your energies.
Dtour seems to be the sole company offering park tours at the moment. That's OK. Our guide was wonderful Laurie, whose extensive knowledge was partly based on her being a local. *Ask her to bring her boss lady's private herbal tea, a mint-like wonder guaranteed to replenish your energies.
0 2023/05/21 16:53:53
Our trip Journal for this voyage. Next=Mt. Tremblant park itself. But first, time for some musique!
Our trip Journal for this voyage. Next=Mt. Tremblant park itself. But first, time for some musique!
0 2023/05/21 16:01:10
Maple syrup remains an enduring motif for rural Quebec.
Maple syrup remains an enduring motif for rural Quebec.
0 2023/05/21 15:59:23
As above.
As above.
0 2023/05/21 15:58:46
Bel Air has a well-regarded sushi restaurant onsite.
Bel Air has a well-regarded sushi restaurant onsite.
0 2023/05/21 15:58:10
Across from the above chalet. Encore, great views abound.
Across from the above chalet. Encore, great views abound.
0 2023/05/21 15:57:07
The trail down to Bel Air's massive lower acreage, site of family activities, sports plus a petting zoo for kids.
The trail down to Bel Air's massive lower acreage, site of family activities, sports plus a petting zoo for kids.
0 2023/05/21 15:56:00
One such structure being built.
One such structure being built.
0 2023/05/21 15:55:25
One of our neighbours. Bel Air is in the process of selling a number of these uber-modern chalets for folks seeking an upscale cottage. Customers come from all continents.
One of our neighbours. Bel Air is in the process of selling a number of these uber-modern chalets for folks seeking an upscale cottage. Customers come from all continents.
0 2023/05/21 15:53:12
Our 4 star rental 'Cortina'. Modern, clean, and right next to the Clubhouse (breakfasts, massage spa, front desk, pool, jacuzzi, boules/petanque (Bel Air is owned and staffed by a French billionaire) and relaxing fire-pits. Most rentals include a private hot tub useful after being chased by Quebecois police while your bike is stuck on maximum speed.
Our 4 star rental 'Cortina'. Modern, clean, and right next to the Clubhouse (breakfasts, massage spa, front desk, pool, jacuzzi, boules/petanque (Bel Air is owned and staffed by a French billionaire) and relaxing fire-pits. Most rentals include a private hot tub useful after being chased by Quebecois police while your bike is stuck on maximum speed.
0 2023/05/21 15:47:46
Et voila, the historic train station for Mt. Tremblant. It serves as the logical end-point for many cyclists, us included. Its actual building now hosts an art gallery featuring Canuck soapstone sculpture. Btw, there are 3 distinct areas in Mt. Tremblant: the surprisingly pretty bedroom community, the sympa old village (seen here, nice place for a meal) then the full-on ski village, which many folks have enjoyed. Just not us.
Et voila, the historic train station for Mt. Tremblant. It serves as the logical end-point for many cyclists, us included. Its actual building now hosts an art gallery featuring Canuck soapstone sculpture. Btw, there are 3 distinct areas in Mt. Tremblant: the surprisingly pretty bedroom community, the sympa old village (seen here, nice place for a meal) then the full-on ski village, which many folks have enjoyed. Just not us.
0 2023/05/21 15:42:07
Reflections did abound.
Reflections did abound.
0 2023/05/21 15:41:30
Loved the pleine aire.
Loved the pleine aire.
0 2023/05/21 15:40:44
Loved the views.
Loved the views.
0 2023/05/21 15:40:28
Cottage Country central was all along one side of the trail.
Cottage Country central was all along one side of the trail.
0 2023/05/21 15:39:30
Simple breathing was not an option after my bike's speed-control got stuck on maximum'. True Story. Nothing I did for the first 10 minutes would unstick it. Finally, I fixed it. There were also locals on skateboards, digital craft and regulars bikes. Guaranteed that some locals still refer to that 'maudit anglais' who went too fast on their bucolic trails.
Simple breathing was not an option after my bike's speed-control got stuck on maximum'. True Story. Nothing I did for the first 10 minutes would unstick it. Finally, I fixed it. There were also locals on skateboards, digital craft and regulars bikes. Guaranteed that some locals still refer to that 'maudit anglais' who went too fast on their bucolic trails.
0 2023/05/21 15:35:33
Fall was the right time for us to visit.
Fall was the right time for us to visit.
0 2023/05/21 15:34:49
Breathe, just breathe.
Breathe, just breathe.
0 2023/05/21 15:34:07
Some infestation (ash beetle?) had ravaged a number of trees in the general area.
Some infestation (ash beetle?) had ravaged a number of trees in the general area.
0 2023/05/21 15:33:25
That was a peaceful place, ideal for picnics, sketching, shutterbugs.
That was a peaceful place, ideal for picnics, sketching, shutterbugs.
0 2023/05/21 15:32:25
There was a strategically-placed picnic table at its corner---right beside 'Le Maison du Monsieur Castor'---a beaver den.
There was a strategically-placed picnic table at its corner---right beside 'Le Maison du Monsieur Castor'---a beaver den.
0 2023/05/21 15:30:35
Those lakes include Lac du Sommet.
Those lakes include Lac du Sommet.
0 2023/05/21 15:29:28
Cyclists take advantage of 'Le P'tit Train du Nord', a former rail track converted into a superb hinterland biking trail. Safe as milk as it skirts some lovely local lakes toward the aforementioned Mt. Tremblant tourist area.
Cyclists take advantage of 'Le P'tit Train du Nord', a former rail track converted into a superb hinterland biking trail. Safe as milk as it skirts some lovely local lakes toward the aforementioned Mt. Tremblant tourist area.
0 2023/05/21 15:25:50
Bel Air is a mix of futuristic houses and modern chalets, plus family pods and domes. They have a useful onsite 'Action Tremblant' partner, where one may rent all manner of fun vehicles (see winter dog-sledding). Phillippe and Chris rented us our first-ever e-bikes. We had a ton of fun with those 'fat bikes'!
Bel Air is a mix of futuristic houses and modern chalets, plus family pods and domes. They have a useful onsite 'Action Tremblant' partner, where one may rent all manner of fun vehicles (see winter dog-sledding). Phillippe and Chris rented us our first-ever e-bikes. We had a ton of fun with those 'fat bikes'!
0 2023/05/21 15:20:26
They also gots lamas, ones that only speak French.
They also gots lamas, ones that only speak French.
0 2023/05/21 15:19:37
They grow red peppers there.
They grow red peppers there.
0 2023/05/21 15:19:09
La Conception is part of a countryside that doubles as classic cottage country.
La Conception is part of a countryside that doubles as classic cottage country.
0 2023/05/21 15:18:22
(this that chapel above) OK, now for La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. See the following images.
(this that chapel above) OK, now for La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. See the following images.
0 2023/05/21 15:16:51
We will now feature a couple of Leonard Cohen's most loved works, before moving onto the rural vibes of La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. Enjoy!
We will now feature a couple of Leonard Cohen's most loved works, before moving onto the rural vibes of La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. Enjoy!
0 2023/05/21 15:03:19
We only dined out a few times, but one standout was genuine diner 'Beautys'. Their black Russian bread went perfectly with their peerless liver salad. Oo-lala! Bourdain once visited there (see YouTube). Shown above is owner Larry Skolnick, son of the original owner. Do not ask staff about the time when rockstar John Mayer visited just as they were closing up.
We only dined out a few times, but one standout was genuine diner 'Beautys'. Their black Russian bread went perfectly with their peerless liver salad. Oo-lala! Bourdain once visited there (see YouTube). Shown above is owner Larry Skolnick, son of the original owner. Do not ask staff about the time when rockstar John Mayer visited just as they were closing up.
0 2023/05/21 14:59:16
During warmer months, city authorities close off certain streets to traffic. One such street is Avenue Bernard in the Outremont neighbourhood. There, one may visit Richard Wallace's sympa 'Un Amour Des Thes' to shop for a wide variety of delicious teas and lovely mugs. Another essential stop there is Premiere Moisson ('best harvest crop') Bakery, a chain found across Montreal.
During warmer months, city authorities close off certain streets to traffic. One such street is Avenue Bernard in the Outremont neighbourhood. There, one may visit Richard Wallace's sympa 'Un Amour Des Thes' to shop for a wide variety of delicious teas and lovely mugs. Another essential stop there is Premiere Moisson ('best harvest crop') Bakery, a chain found across Montreal.
0 2023/05/21 14:53:00
No summary about Montreal would be complete without mention of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He was my late father's fave artist. This giant mural is on Crescent Street downtown. *We'll later include a pair of videos with his best songs sung by other artists.
No summary about Montreal would be complete without mention of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He was my late father's fave artist. This giant mural is on Crescent Street downtown. *We'll later include a pair of videos with his best songs sung by other artists.
0 2023/05/21 14:50:03
Montrealers are some of the most bilingual citizens on the planet, switching easily from French to English.
Montrealers are some of the most bilingual citizens on the planet, switching easily from French to English.
0 2023/05/21 14:48:14
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