With its spectacular landscapes and stunning St. Lawrence River views, its lineup of all-caliber trails and snow school options, Mont-Sainte-Anne is the perfect place for an unforgettable family ski getaway, for School Break!
Photo : Johany Sergerie
Perks just for Families
At Mont-Sainte-Anne, kids 6 and under ski free! Overall, choose from 15 green and 32 blue trails, plus several glades that are easy to access, including La Forêt enchantée that’s specially designed to amuse youngsters. Our favourite for kids? Versant Nord, a.k.a. the North Side, with its backcountry mountain views, easier and shorter runs and fewer lift users.
If your child is just starting out, the Mille-Pattes and Montée Magique are the bunny trail’s two conveyor lifts, and they’re ideal for getting started. At the base of the mountain, also discover the sugar shack and a play park with fun features, as well as a program to keep the whole family well entertained over School Break.
Snow School & Daycare
In addition to the Snow School’s private lessons, group clinics are also offered in the form of School Break Snow Camps. Simply register your child for a one-day experience − or for several days too. For youngsters, Camp Étoile combines a daycare stay with a one-hour introduction to skiing, while Camp Aventure helps older kids develop their skier or rider skills and discover the mountain in a fun and safe way. For tinier tots, the Mont-Sainte-Anne Daycare welcomes toddlers 18 months and up in a stimulating, safe environment. Indoor and outdoor activities, video room, rest zone and a one-hour ski or snowboard lesson await your precious peeps, so you can treat yourself to some turns − at your own pace.
Fun Family Après Skis
For a big hit come après ski time that includes treats to reward your crew. Nearby there are several options, such as the Shack à Patates, Pub St-Bernard, Bam Café, Café Apollo, Bonyeuses, Le Marie Beaupré, Chez Bolduc, Le Montagnais, la Grange – Brasserie italienne or even La Microbrasserie des Beaux Prés, heading west towards Québec City. Check their business hours right on their website! Here is a list of all our best addresses !
Photo: Étienne Dionne
To relax your legs after the effort, what could be nicer than some spa-ahh time? Le Nordique Spa Mont-Sainte-Anne (5 yrs+) and Spa des Neiges both welcome kids (6 yrs+). And for extra family playtime in the snow, here are a few more activities well worth exploring:
Centre Robert-Giguère proposes cross-country ski trails, a skating rink and a slide ;
Secrets Nordiques is expecting you for a dogsled adventure ;
Mont-Sainte-Anne Cross-Country Ski Centre is a genuine paradise for both skate and classic xc-skiers ;
Sentier des Caps proposes a snowshoe romp to one of its warm huts and free cross-country skiing gear for kids under 14 years old ;
Cap-Tourmente National Wildlife Area invites you to explore its 6 km hiking trail and Bird Feeders Network.
Photo: Marie-Josée Marcotte
So go dig out your rosary and pray for heavenly snowfalls, sunshine and mild temps during School Break − so you can really sail the trails, and revel in the best of winter!
