Val-David Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Visit Santa
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Santa Clause village that is...the Village opens during the summer season at 10:00 AM, and closes at 6:00 PM. Open in winter as well... Great family day outtiing for young children..

Updated Aug 22, 2007

Address: On route 117

Website: http://www.noel.qc.ca/index_e.php

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Take a walk where trains once ran
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Petit train du Nord linear park is 200 kilometer (124 mile) hiking and biking trail during the spring/summer/fall and a cross-country skiing trail during the winter. This used to be a train line that went from Montreal to the Laurentian mountains. The train operated until 1981 and became the present useage trail in 1986. If this open space was in New Jersey, a developer would figure out a way to build condominiums on it.

You can rent bikes in Val-David or just walk village to village. If you get tired along the way (which we did), stop in one of the tiny villages and you will be able to get a bus or taxi back to wherever you started. You need to have a pass to use the trail if on a bicycle/cross-country ski or snowmobile.

Updated May 9, 2003

Address: 14 142 Chapelle, Mirabel

Phone: 1-800-561-6673

Website: www.laurentides.com

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Hotels  

Hotel La Sapiniere

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Hotels  

Chanteclair Estates: A chalet with everything and even affordable

Chanteclair Estates: A chalet with everything and even affordable, Val-David

 feline01 Says:  Picture your own private chalet complete with wrap-around deck overlooking a private lake, fireplace, full-sized sauna, a jacuzzi that could hold 4 people and all the other basic amenities (kitchen, bathroom etc.). Now picture this costing less than a nightly hotel stay and... 

Restaurants  

Cremerie Blanche Neige Des Monts II: Non-dairy ice cream here??? Oui!
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Imagine my surprise when we spotted this palce that sold ice cream made from tofu. The flavors were wonderful, I think I had black cherry and it was better than most products found around here. Probably because it was made fresh. They also served all sorts of regular dairy ice cream.

Favorite Dish: Hmmm, maybe, non-dairy ice cream!

Written May 9, 2003

Address: 1315 Route 117, Val David

Phone: 809 322 5557

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El Vegas: Pomme frites make this place worth the stop.
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Not much on atmosphere but I was in the mood for some french fries and spotted the frite sign while driving by. Huge portions and good frites. The other food on offer was disgusting looking fast food. I'd recommend passing on that.

Favorite Dish: Already mentioned, frites.

Written May 9, 2003

Address: 989 Route 117, Val-David

Phone: 819032205392

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La Vagabonde: Organic bread & pastries, how can you go wrong?
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Located pretty much in someone's house, this bakery is a treasure. Sells all sorts of organic, artisenal breads and pastries as well as vegan spreads, tea and coffee.

Favorite Dish: Pain Integral, their fantastic whole-wheat bread accompanied by their vegan olive spread. My husband was a particular fan of the croissant-chocolatine.

Written May 9, 2003

Address: 1262 chemin de la Riviere

Phone: 809 32203953

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What to Pack  

An outdoor lover's paradise!
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Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Hiking and biking trails are abundant here as are canoeing and other outdoor activities. Come prepared or just buy your necessary items here. There are many sporting good stores in the area that are quite reasonable.

Written May 9, 2003

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