Things to do in the Laurentians with kids: 14 ideas for every season
Less than an hour from Montreal, the Laurentians have something for every season: beaches and orchards in summer and fall, skiing and tubing in winter. Here are fourteen ideas for a family day trip or weekend.
In short: in summer, Oka beach and Rivière-du-Nord park; in fall, the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac orchards; in winter, Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut and skiing in Saint-Sauveur or Tremblant.
Outdoors
1. Parc national d'Oka
A big sandy beach in summer, sledding and cross-country skiing in winter.
- Chemin d'Oka (route 344), Oka
- See the listing
2. Parc régional de la Rivière-du-Nord
Trails to the falls, a splash pad and an obstacle course, free for ages 0 to 5.
- 750, chemin de la Rivière-du-Nord, Saint-Jérôme
- See the listing
3. Parc du Domaine Vert
Skating, sledding and cross-country skiing in winter; a treetop course in summer.
- 10423, montée Sainte-Marianne, Mirabel
- See the listing
4. Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
Canoeing, swimming and a via ferrata in summer, cross-country skiing and shelters in winter.
- 3824, chemin du Lac-Supérieur (secteur de la Diable), Lac-Supérieur
- See the listing
In winter
5. Les Glissades du Domaine des Pays-d'en-Haut
About 90 runs by tube or raft, with no minimum age.
- 440, chemin Avila, Piedmont
- See the listing
6. Sommet Saint-Sauveur
Night skiing and snow tubing, next to the village of Saint-Sauveur.
- 655, chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur
- See the listing
7. Ski Vallée Bleue
Val-David's family ski hill, with lessons for everyone.
- 1418, chemin Vallée Bleue, Val-David
- See the listing
8. Station Mont Tremblant
Skiing, skating, tubing and dog sledding in the village.
- 1000, chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant
- See the listing
At the farm and orchard
9. La Tête dans les Pommes
An organic orchard with a mini-farm and play areas, in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac.
- 1673, chemin Principal, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
- See the listing
10. Nid'Otruche
A guided walking safari among about 200 ostriches.
- 825, chemin Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
11. La Maison Lavande
Lavender fields in summer, with a playground and mini-farm.
- 902, rang de la Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
Rainy days
12. Centre d'amusement Mégamaze (Saint-Jérôme)
Mazes, tube slides and a zone for ages 0 to 3.
- 1069, boulevard Jean-Baptiste-Rolland Ouest, Saint-Jérôme
- See the listing
13. TAG E-Karting & Amusement
Electric karting, laser tag and bowling for older kids.
- 270, rue Sicard, Sainte-Thérèse
- See the listing
14. Musée du ski des Laurentides
The history of skiing in the Laurentians, with free admission.
- 6, avenue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur
- See the listing
Frequently asked questions
What to do in the Laurentians with kids in winter?
Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut, skiing in Saint-Sauveur, Vallée Bleue or Tremblant, and skating at Parc du Domaine Vert.
Where can families swim in the Laurentians?
At Oka National Park, with its big sandy beach, and at the beaches in Mont-Tremblant National Park.
What to do in the Laurentians on a rainy day?
Mégamaze, TAG E-Karting, the escape rooms in Saint-Jérôme and Boisbriand, and the ski museum.
Information checked on October 12, 2026. Prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before you go.
