With an area so huge, each region is different, with every possible kind of terrain, from alpine to prairie to boreal forest. Along the Saint Lawrence you can even smell the Atlantic's salt air. The Laurentians, just an hour drive north of cosmopolitan Montreal, is home to the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America. They offer a blend of modern convenience and European sophistication. Sprinkled throughout this region are first-class ski centers and charming villages.
Accommodations range from cozy bed and breakfasts to elegant five-star resorts.
Just a 20-minute drive from romantic Quebec City, cross country skiers can experience the best of both worlds. What is more, Charlevoix County, know for its rugged beauty, is merely an hour from the old Capital. Both offer pristine nature, challenging terrain, and stupendous vistas, and are home to U.N. designated world biosphere reserves. Thinking person's cross country skiing After a glorious day on the trails, Quebec offers more than a parking lot and a motel room. Indeed, the day has just begun.