Things to do in Saint-Sauveur and the Pays-d'en-Haut with kids
About an hour from Montreal, Saint-Sauveur and the Pays-d'en-Haut are a winter playground for families: snow slides, small ski hills perfect for learning, and a lively village for hot chocolate. In summer, the water park takes over. Here are seven ideas.
In short: in winter, the Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut (about 90 runs, no minimum age); to learn to ski, Chantecler or Vallée Bleue; when it's too cold, the model trains at Musée Rodrigue.
Slide and ski
1. Les Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut
Billed as the world's largest snow-tubing centre: about 90 runs by tube or raft, on three sunny slopes. Open to all ages, with no minimum age.
- 440 Chemin Avila, Piedmont
- Free parking; lunch boxes allowed
- See the listing
2. Sommet Saint-Sauveur
The Laurentians' best-known ski hill, with night skiing and tube slides in winter, and a water park in summer.
- 655 Chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur
- See the listing
3. Ski Chantecler
A quiet little hill in the heart of Sainte-Adèle, a good mountain for beginners and young skiers.
- 432 Chemin du Mont Loup-Garou, Sainte-Adèle
- See the listing
4. Sommet Gabriel
A human-scale mountain in the Sommets family, less than an hour from Montreal. Sommets tickets often give access to several mountains.
- 1501 Chemin du Mont-Gabriel, Sainte-Adèle
- See the listing
5. Ski Vallée Bleue
The hill that calls itself the Laurentians' "family resort", with lessons for every level. Ideal for a first ski season.
- 1418 Chemin Vallée Bleue, Val-David
- Free parking
- See the listing
Indoors
6. Musée Rodrigue
Over 5,000 objects in 16 themed rooms (vintage vehicles, toys, old tools), and one of Canada's largest model train layouts.
- 2505 Chemin Jean-Adam, Saint-Sauveur
- General admission: $35
- See the listing
7. Laurentian Ski Museum
A small free museum on the history of skiing in Canada, to pair with a stroll through the village.
- 6 Avenue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur
- Free admission
- See the listing
Our tips
- On spring-break weekends, the Glissades and Sommet Saint-Sauveur are very busy: arrive at opening.
- For a first ski lesson, small hills like Chantecler or Vallée Bleue are often less intimidating.
- For the rest of the Laurentians, see our article Things to do in the Laurentians with kids.
Frequently asked questions
What can kids do in Saint-Sauveur in winter?
The Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut in Piedmont, skiing at Sommet Saint-Sauveur and the model trains at Musée Rodrigue.
Is there a minimum age at the Glissades des Pays-d'en-Haut?
No, the centre is open to all ages, with no minimum age.
Where can kids learn to ski near Saint-Sauveur?
At Ski Chantecler in Sainte-Adèle or Ski Vallée Bleue in Val-David, two small hills popular with beginners.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and conditions may change: confirm with each place before you go.
