Mont-Tremblant, September 2015 – For the 18th time, SKI Magazine readers have placed Tremblant at the top of their list of favourite ski villages in the East, both in Canada and across the USA. Here are a few reasons why Tremblant was voted top winter destination by resort vacationers.

New Ski Privileges
This winter, new Tremblant ski Privileges sweeten the experience for Unlimited, Hookie, Sublime and T-66 passholders and Latitude cardholders. With these new privileges ‒ which include First Tracks ‒ come exclusive offers all season long, and preferential rates on ongoing deals.

The Biggest Skiable Terrain in the East
Tremblant offers 662 skiable acres across 4 mountain faces. A huge playground with 96 trails and 3 terrain parks to suit every taste and calibre, an arsenal of over one thousand snow guns on a non-stop enhancement mission including ‒ and new this year, to open sooner‒ air pipes on Versant Soleil, slide sport fans are served by 14 lifts that take them to their personal peak.

A Village Where Everything ‒ Absolutely Everything ‒ Can Be Reached on Foot!
Once that car is parked, restaurants, boutiques, cinema, a Casino and the lifts are all within walking distance from hotels. Just a few steps away, guests enjoy all the charm of a village with a European flair, its free events and lively outdoor shows.

13 Lodging Establishments, 5 World-Class Hotel Chains
Including mountainside addresses, 1,900 lodging units – from guest rooms and studios to condos – are tucked away under the pedestrian village's colourful rooftops. Many of these fly acclaimed banners ‒ Fairmont, Westin Resort & Spa, Marriott Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Homewood Suites Hilton.

Poutine, Foie Gras and… Kale!
Our gourmand village brims with specialties from around the globe, from Swiss fondue and crêpes bretonnes to pasta, pad thai, burgers and Creole classics from the Bayou. But you really haven't experienced Tremblant if you haven't tasted its traditional poutine, maple taffy on snow, microbrewery beer or the vitamin-rich beverages served up at Marie-Claude's Juice Bar.

Sweet or Salty ‒ Something for Every Palate
A flurry of merchants propose specialty foods and tempting indulgences like David's Tea, Au grain de café, Oh la Vache!, Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Queue de Castor, Place Bonbon and the mountain's own sugar shack ‒ definitely must-try temptations.

Thirty or So Specialty Boutiques
Find it all at Tremblant ‒ sporting goods, prêt-à-porter apparel, jewelry, furs, artwork, toys and specialty foods. Among the resort's many fine addresses are Burton, Salomon, Atomic, Oakley, Roots, Lolë and Betty Barclay.

Après Skis that Stretch Late into the Night
Come evening, the slopeside village is ablaze: illuminated tubing hill and skating rink, public squares aglow with outdoor fireplaces, kitchens where signature dishes are simmered and flambéd, moody lounges and bars where guests can dance the night away.

A Casino at the Foot of the Trails!
Anything but traditional, Casino de Mont-Tremblantsits at the foot of Versant Soleil. With ski boots on, discover its warm, inviting atmosphere, generous views and artwork, or relax in its trendy lounge restaurant and have fun at countless gaming tables.

… and Fifteen or So Activities for Taking In the Best of Winter
Sports fans choose from loads of options, from winter mountain biking (rentals now available), alpine ski touring, snowshoe & fondue excursions, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage rides, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, ice climbing and even ice fishing. And visitors who play and stay at resort hotels also have courtesy access to First Tracks, ice skates and tubing.

This Season's Outstanding Must-Attend Events:

• 15th anniversary for the 24h of Tremblant – the 'Coolest' Event in the Industry: December 4 ‒ 6, skiers, riders and top Québec celebrities join joggers and walkers for the industry's biggest fundraising event for sick and underprivileged children, during a weekend of free outdoor shows, entertainment and hope.
• Alpine Touring Festival: 3 Days of Lessons, Trail Riding and Racing: Neophytes and off-piste gurus all get together January 8 ‒10 to share their passion and a full lineup of activities: beginner outings, guided excursions including a moonlight tour, seminars, manufacturer demos along with friendly and sanctioned races.
• No Fewer than 4 Super Demo Days on the Calendar: The ski and snowboard industry's biggest names all rendezvous at Tremblant for free equipment trials December 12 & 28, February 6 and March 5. Among these are Salomon, Atomic, Blizzard, Burton, Dynastar, Rossignol and Ride.
• Spring: Come Let the Good Times Roll: With fresh-groomed trails that turn into corn snow by afternoon, sizzling hot BBQs, music floating in the air and no less than a dozen or so sun-drenched patios, from the summit of the mountain to the foot of the trails, Tremblant is the place par excellence to celebrate spring.
• Legendary Caribou Cup: Warm sunshine, balmy spring conditions, a 75-foot pond, costumed skiers and riders, a devilishly fun mood and voilà! All the ingredients for a must-attend annual event, on April 2, that wraps up at Le P'tit Caribou Bar after a race dotted with challenges across the pedestrian village.

Rain or Shine, Tremblant is Always Just Grand
Why not take in a movie, dip over to one of countless heated pools and spas or relax for an in-room or wellness centre massage? Every day is a holiday, at Tremblant.

Ski & Stay Offers All Season Long         
Whether it's for day or multiday lift tickets or one of the many lodging offersshowcasingthe goodlife in the heart of the village, many are the ways to save at Tremblant. For starters, kids 17 and under sharing a room with their parents stay free.

Tipsfrom a “Local”
Nothing equals starting the day with First Tracks, and your very own Info-Ski guide. Discover the mountain's best-kept secrets and receive precious tips on just about everything, from fine dining to personalized activities to suit the day's mood, and whimsy.

Tremblant: Take Me to the Top​
Tremblant is a top resort destination owing to the excellence of its four-season guest experience both at the mountain, and in its pedestrian village. Its views of the Laurentians, the diversity of its offer and its highly acclaimed major events – of which IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant, 24h of Tremblant, the Spartan Race, Wanderlust and the Tremblant International Blues Festival – have earned it a place among the World's 25 Best Ski Towns in 2014 according to National Geographic, and the title of #1 Ski Resort in Eastern North Americafor an 18th time by SKI Magazine readers. With your sweetheart, friends, family or group, Tremblant welcomes vacationers on direct flights from Toronto with Air Canada and Porter Airlines, to enjoy 1,900 lodging units fanned out across 13 hotel establishments, over 75 restaurants, boutiques and a Casino, all at nature's doorstep.

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Further information: Gillian Hall - gillian@voxtm.ca