12minSainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
Winter
Arctic Aventure
Snowmobile outings through the Laurentian forest, 12 minutes from the cottage.
645, chemin Masson, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
Explore the Laurentides
Discover what's around Boho Vibes
40 places we'd send a friend to, all within a 35-minute drive of the cottage in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides. Every time below is the real driving time from our door, checked on Google Maps.
- 40places
- 12 minclosest
- 15 minto Val-David
- 35 minfurthest
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15minVal-David
Food & drink
Chocostyle
Artisan chocolates in Val-David. An easy treat to bring back to the cottage.
1325, rue de la Sapinière, Val-David
15minVal-David
Outdoors
P'tit Train du Nord bike path (Val-David station)
The old railway line, now a gentle, mostly flat trail through the valley. The historic Val-David train station is a good place to start a ride or a walk.
2525, rue de l'Église, Val-David
15minVal-David
Villages & culture
Val-David village and public art walk
An artists' village with cafés, galleries and a heritage and public-art walking circuit. Our closest village.
Rue de l'Église, Val-David
16minVal-David
Villages & culture
1001 Pots ceramics exhibition
A large summer exhibition of Québec ceramic artists. It runs for a few weeks each summer, so check the dates.
2435, rue de l'Église, Val-David
16minVal-David
Food & drink
MacTaverne
A pub in the heart of Val-David village.
1430, rue de l'Académie, Val-David
16minVal-David
Food & drink
Marchés d'Ici farmers market
Val-David's local producers market. Seasonal, so check the dates on the website.
1361, rue de l'Académie, Val-David
17minSainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
Winter
Lac Masson ice ring
Skating on a loop cleared on frozen Lac Masson. It depends on ice conditions, so check the town's site first.
70, chemin Masson, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
17minVal-David
Outdoors
Parc régional Val-David–Val-Morin
Mountain trails, lookouts over the Laurentians and the cliffs Val-David is known for. Hiking and biking in summer, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing in winter.
Secteur Dufresne, chemin du Condor, Val-David
17minVal-David
Outdoors
À l'Abordage!
Canoe and kayak outings on the Rivière du Nord, right in Val-David.
2268, rue de l'Église, Val-David
17minSainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
Food & drink
Ô Quai des Brasseurs
Brewpub-style restaurant facing Lac Masson.
58, chemin Masson, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
18minVal-David
Outdoors
Passe-Montagne climbing school
Guided rock climbing on Val-David's famous cliffs, plus winter climbing activities. Good for first-timers with a guide.
2374, rue Bastien, Val-David
19minVal-David
Food & drink
Au Petit Poucet
A Laurentian classic for traditional Québec comfort food.
1030, route 117, Val-David
19minVal-David
Family fun
Jardin Clef des Champs
Medicinal herb gardens and a shop of local herbal products. A calm visit for curious minds.
2205, chemin de la Rivière, Val-David
19minSainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
Outdoors
Lac Masson beach
Municipal beach on Lac Masson, one of the prettiest lakes in the area. Check the town's page for access rules.
414, rue du Baron-Louis-Empain, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson
19minVal-David
Winter
Ski Vallée Bleue
The closest ski hill, a family-friendly resort with runs for every level.
1418, chemin de la Vallée-Bleue, Val-David
19minVal-David
Family fun
Village du Père Noël
Santa's summer home: an outdoor park for young kids with animals and games. Check the season dates on the website.
987, rue Morin, Val-David
20minVal-Morin
Winter
Belle Neige ski centre
Ski and snowboard on Route 117, a short drive south.
6820, route 117, Val-Morin
20minVal-Morin
Family fun
Ciné-parc Belle Neige drive-in
A real drive-in cinema. Movies under the stars from your car on summer nights.
6820, route 117, Val-Morin
21minEstérel
Wellness
Amerispa at Estérel Resort
Spa treatments and massage at the Estérel Resort.
39, chemin Fridolin-Simard, Estérel
21minEstérel
Outdoors
Estérel and Lac Masson hiking trails
A network of forest trails around Estérel and Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, easy to moderate.
1, avenue d'Anvers, Estérel
21minEstérel
Food & drink
La Cave à vin, Estérel Resort
Wine bar at the Estérel Resort, for a quiet evening out.
39, chemin Fridolin-Simard, Estérel
22minSainte-Adèle
Food & drink
Bistro Lenore
A bistro in Sainte-Adèle. It has no website yet, so check its Facebook page for hours and menu.
1990, chemin Pierre-Péladeau, Sainte-Adèle
22minVal-Morin
Villages & culture
Théâtre du Marais
An intimate concert and show hall in Val-Morin. See what's on during your stay.
1121, 10e Avenue, Val-Morin
22minSainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Outdoors
Tyroparc
Ziplines and via ferrata on Mont Catherine. Check the website for age and height limits.
400, chemin du Mont-Catherine, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
23minVal-Morin
Outdoors
Lac Raymond beach
Val-Morin's municipal beach on Lac Raymond. Check the town's page for the season and access rules before you go.
Chemin de la Gare, Val-Morin
24minSainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Food & drink
Distillerie La Manufacture
A craft distillery making spirits in Sainte-Agathe, with guided visits.
195, rue Brissette, local 26, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
25minSainte-Adèle
Family fun
Au Pays des Merveilles
An Alice in Wonderland themed amusement park for young children.
3795, rue de la Savane, Sainte-Adèle
26minSainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Outdoors
Ranch La Douceur
Horseback riding in the countryside north of Sainte-Agathe.
6250, chemin du 10e Rang, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
26minSainte-Adèle
Wellness
Spa Beaux Rêves
Nordic baths and massage.
2310, boulevard de Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Adèle
27minSainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Outdoors
L'Interval outdoor co-op
An outdoor co-op in our own municipality, with hiking trails in a wild, quiet setting.
3565, chemin du Lac-Legault, Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
27minSainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Villages & culture
Le Patriote theatre
A well-known theatre in Sainte-Agathe, with shows, comedy and concerts.
258, rue Saint-Venant, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
27minSainte-Adèle
Winter
Ski Chantecler
A family ski hill in Sainte-Adèle.
432, chemin du Mont-Loup-Garou, Sainte-Adèle
28minSainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Outdoors
Plage Major, Lac des Sables
Sandy town beach on Lac des Sables, steps from Sainte-Agathe's shops and restaurants. Lovely at sunset.
1, chemin du Lac-des-Sables, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
29minSainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Outdoors
Parc régional de Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
A regional park with trails and outdoor activities in every season, on the edge of Sainte-Agathe.
2, chemin du Lac-des-Sables, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
30minSainte-Adèle
Villages & culture
Pays-d'en-Haut murals walk
A self-guided walk past large murals telling the region's story, with an audio guide on your phone.
999, boulevard de Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Adèle
31minSainte-Adèle
Winter
Sommet Gabriel
One of the Les Sommets ski hills in Sainte-Adèle. Buy lift tickets online.
1501, chemin du Mont-Gabriel, Sainte-Adèle
32minPiedmont
Wellness
Strøm Nordic Spa Saint-Sauveur
Thermal circuit with hot pools, saunas and cold plunges, and a restaurant on site.
930, boulevard des Laurentides, Piedmont
34minSainte-Adèle
Outdoors
Parc du Mont Loup-Garou
Trails for hiking and mountain biking, and fat biking in winter.
1970, chemin du Paysan, Sainte-Adèle
35minSaint-Sauveur
Villages & culture
Saint-Sauveur village
The busiest village in the Laurentians: shops, restaurants and the Sommet Saint-Sauveur ski hill. Right at our 35-minute limit.
Rue Principale, Saint-Sauveur
Driving times are Google Maps' fastest route from the cottage in normal traffic, checked November 2026. Allow more time in snow. Opening hours, seasons and prices change, so check each official website before you go. * Approximate: same site as a nearby listing. The Mont Tremblant ski resort (51 min) is outside our 35-minute radius, so it isn't listed.
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