Canada: Regional discussion for members that live in Canada.
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11-22-2004, 5:20 PM
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Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
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| Ski Quebec? I am thinking about a ski trip to Quebec this winter, I was wondering if anyone has been? I know some members live over that way and I was just trying to get some info on where the best ski/lodging places are?
I would like to keep it kinda cheap, as the more I spend on skiing the less I get to spend on the bike  . Just thought that I would throw this out and see if anyone has a favourite spot to recommend or any places to stay away from? |
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11-22-2004, 9:58 PM
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Join Date: 06-14-2004 Location: Montreal, Qc
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| Re: Ski Quebec? How good are you? Where will you be crossing the border?
Cheap? Heck, everyting should be cheap for you here! You get a 20% discount just walking over the border!
Come on! spend some cash !  my goverment needs it to repair our crappy roads! |
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11-22-2004, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
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| Re: Ski Quebec? I was pretty good until, I broke my back last year, now I am not sure I have not been out since? My girlfriend would say that she is the better skier out of the two of us, but...shes
Not sure were we will be going across the border, I am not sure how were are going to get there either? lots still up in the air... This 20% you speak of, how do you get this? I've been to quebec a couple times and never really got too much of a discount...must be a "hidden benefit"
I was thinking mt tremblant? any other ideas or comments about that hill? Thanks for the info...look forward to more...Rob |
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11-22-2004, 10:25 PM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Tremblant is nice. We were there a few weeks ago. (No snow of course, just checking it out.) |
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11-22-2004, 10:29 PM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? A few shots of the facilities:
Last edited by ConqSoft : 12-08-2006 at 3:41 AM.
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11-23-2004, 6:57 AM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Nice pics, did you stay there? or just wander through? was it tough to get around there? it says on their website that most things are with in walking distance but sometime they mean a 2 hour walk...anyone have any other ideas as far as skiing goes?  |
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11-23-2004, 9:08 AM
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Join Date: 02-14-2004 Location: Québec
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Mont St-Anne is a really nice place, you can rent a condo at the bottom of the slopes to , a lot less expensive then Tremblant but Perfect for skiing.
I think the 20% is because he thaught you where from the states
Anyhow, good luck in your search.
We have some other ski resorts that are cheap and fun so if you came down to Quebec city, you would have 4 ski resorts to visit within 100km Mont St-Anne Stoneham Le Relais Le Massif |
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11-23-2004, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: 06-14-2004 Location: Montreal, Qc
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Actually... l'timbré is right! Initially I thought you where coming from down south... when I realized my mistake... my internet connexion got rude on me and decided to take a walk never to come back....
Anyway, back to the subject at hand.
The northern part of Quebec (or north of the St-Laurence) is constructed of many mountains.. not very high mountains mind you, but a good quantity of them. Tremblant and St-Anne being the exception. These are two "best" mountains I know 5 hours east of Ottawa to ski. Trembant might be closer if you can navigate the back roads...
Tremblant is expensive. Make that VERY expensive. But well worth it. When they say walking distance, most of the time it's about 5 minutes. The condos (see Conq's pics) are in the mountain. So the slops are right there. I found a place last year at the base of the mountain for about 120$ a night no skiing included. But, then again, I just got there and called for availability. I know Tremblant is hard at work promoting the area. So you might get a good deal.
St-Anne is a superb mountain + you get to see Quebec City in winter.. not a bad idea.
You have other mountains and resorts (Chanteclair, Mont Blanc, ...) but these pale in comparison. You WILL have a good time at any of these mountains + the small villages in and around each of them. But nothing beats a big bad mountain.
Luc |
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11-23-2004, 10:28 AM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? They have some specials that aren't too bad. http://www.tremblant.ca/offers/index.asp |
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11-23-2004, 10:30 AM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Oh, and if you go to Tremblant, be sure to eat at the little Mexican restaurant, and the "Fine Dining" French restaurant right around the corner from it. Princess' cousin owns those.  |
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11-23-2004, 10:31 AM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Quote: |
Originally Posted by Northern RR Nice pics, did you stay there? or just wander through? was it tough to get around there? it says on their website that most things are with in walking distance but sometime they mean a 2 hour walk...anyone have any other ideas as far as skiing goes?  | We just visited for the day. Everything was really close together. |
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11-23-2004, 10:37 AM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? |
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11-23-2004, 10:41 AM
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Quote: |
Originally Posted by ConqSoft Oh, and if you go to Tremblant, be sure to eat at the little Mexican restaurant, and the "Fine Dining" French restaurant right around the corner from it. Princess' cousin owns those.  | Can he mention your name and get a discount?  |
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11-23-2004, 1:16 PM
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#14 | | Shake and bake!
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| Re: Ski Quebec? For the best prices versus snow condition Massif du sud is the best place to go. FOR SKI ONLY THOUGH, nothing else to do there, but if you want good powder snow that the spot. Mont St-Anne is nice, crowded but nice, can be expensive as well. Le massif is real nice for snow condition and scenery, not much to do at night though. Tremblant is the best place for ski/nightlife but the most expensive.
Stoneham and Le Relais I don't think are worth the trip
Just my  |
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11-23-2004, 5:17 PM
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Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
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| Re: Ski Quebec? look what happens when you go to work for the day, when I left there was about 5 responces and now...wow. Thanks for all the info and links, that will take me a bit of time to sift through but I am sure that I will be able to find something that I like...thanks again |
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11-23-2004, 5:23 PM
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Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
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| Re: Ski Quebec? On another note, are the snow tubes still at Mont St Anne? or am I confused with another spot? I remeber being on snow tubes somewere over there when I was younger and man the hills seemed to be HUGE, loads of fun too. If anyone knows where/what I am talking about please let me know, that was fun... |
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11-23-2004, 5:58 PM
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Join Date: 06-14-2004 Location: Montreal, Qc
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Snow tubes? Are you talking about your sex toys again ?  |
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11-23-2004, 6:35 PM
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Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
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| Re: Ski Quebec? Is nothing sacred? all I remeber about the "tubes" in question was that the name of the place was french sounding  other than that? I dont know... |
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11-23-2004, 6:44 PM
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Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
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| Re: Ski Quebec? I think that I answered my own question, Valcartier. http://www.valcartier.com/english/index.htm
(dont know if that will work or not?)
looks like there is lots to choose from all... I will just have to make up my mind and get out the mastercard I guess |
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