To Ski or Not to Ski this March Break

The Mid March break usually has me flying down south to enjoy warmer temperatures and sandy beaches. However, this year we decided to hit the slopes with our boys. Our family started skiing two years ago, missed last season and back at it this year. Destination Mont Tremblant, in Quebec.

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Family photo Mont Tremblant

I am proud to say the seven hour drive from Toronto,ON, ( yes I wrote seven hour drive not a typo) was filled with car games, family debates and not much fuss. To my surprise no DVD movies or iPads were used nor requested.
We pulled up to our Hotel later that night. Mont Tremblant offers various accommodations to choose from and match any budget. It also depends on the time of year you visit. The prices tend to be higher during the Christmas and March Break.

 

 

Heading Out

The Village is very quaint and has a corner store, ski boutiques ( if you wanted to buy anything ski related). The restaurants were fantastic. A great variety to choose from and kid friendly.

We hit the slopes the next day very early. My sons were both enrolled in a ski camp for the entire day. The camp had great instructors and provided lunch for the kids. My youngest hit the slopes for the first time and loved the thrill of speeding down a hill at racing speed. He was Fearless! My eldest loved the independence and quickly improved his level of skiing.

 

 

If you don’t want to travel with your equipment you can rent everything on site.

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We hit the slopes that morning and continued with an instructor later that afternoon. George my instructor was wonderful. He managed to help me pick up my confidence along the way ( it had been splattered all over the slope on a green run the day before)!

Each ski day ended with a visit to “Tire-sur la neigh” (The maple taffy on snow).
Hot maple syrup is poured in a row on shaved ice snow then a stick is placed on it, wait 45 sec then roll! Like magic, maple taffy on a stick! Mmmm so good! Don’t worry about the calories you can burn them off on the slopes.

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The Maple Taffy Stand

The Anticipation
The Anticipation

The anticipation ….

After a day of skiing the family can toboggan down the slopes on a tire, skate on the outside pond or go snowmobiling.

 

Activities after Skiing

If you are not a skier don’t rule out this beautiful spot during the summer season. There are many scenic trails to hike and many water sports to enjoy. I’m already booking us for next year.

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