Bonjour, Québec! If you are looking for a gorgeous winter break, Mont Tremblant is the place to be. Just eighty miles outside of Montreal, this place is the perfect spot to play in the snow.

With cobblestone streets, breathtaking views, and some of the best slopes on the continent, Mont Tremblant is always hopping. This Canadian hot spot has year-round skiing, beautiful trails, incredible restaurants, and ample activities. Looking for the ultimate nature lovers’ getaway?

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Mont Tremblant in the winter!

Where to Stay

With a population under 10,000 people, Mont Tremblant has an impressive selection of accommodation options for every type of traveler.

Fairmont Tremblant: In the heart of a picture-perfect Euro-style village, this luxury pick gives you easy access to everything in a dream location.

Le Westin Resort & Spa: I stayed here and enjoyed it. They had all of the luxe bells and whistles that you’d expect from the Westin in the heart of Mont Tremblant’s central village.

Residence Inn: One of the top midrange options, the Residence Inn is a cozy pick with all of the essentials.

Go Dogsledding

Mont Tremblant isn’t all about skiing. Dogsledding is a big thing here, and it’s a blast. I went with Expedition Wolf for a tour of the amazing scenery. Unlike skiing where everything just kind of blurs past, dogsledding gives you a chance to bundle up and stay warm on the sled while you take in the incredible natural beauty of the area.

Grab a Beer

Craft beer is a big thing around Québec, and it’s exactly what you need after a long day out on the slopes.

Microbrasserie La Diable: This is a great spot to try local beers and have a bite to eat. It has sausages and all of the essential pub grub, but it’s got healthy options too, so you can find whatever you are in the mood for.

Microbrasserie Saint-Arnould: More than ten different beers are brewed on site, and it’s the perfect spot to go for a tasting. The restaurant specializes in cuisine made with beer, so check out all of the craft sauces and dips.

Spend a Day at the Spa

Norwegian Steam Baths and Finnish Saunas? Yes, please! Famous for its unique Scandinavian treatments, the Spa Scandinave has hydrotherapy and amazing massages.

Plan on spending at least an hour unwinding in Mont Tremblant.

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Cozy Up for a Fondue Dinner

Forget French food and Canadian cuisine. In Mont Tremblant, it’s all about the Swiss classics. La Savoie fondue restaurant has an amazing selection of cheese fondues and other tasty treats.

Be sure to save room for the chocolate fondue.

Try Your Luck

Warm up while you try your luck at the Casino Tremblant. They’ve got hundreds of slot machines and tons of tables. Be sure to check the schedule before you go too; they’ve got live shows going on all of the time.

We also sat down to dinner at l’Altitude Restaurant in the casino, and I have to say, the food was AMAZING! Definitely not what you would expect ordinarily in a casino, but I’d highly recommend the food here.

Helpful Tip: Arrive in style! You can take a free gondola ride to the casino.

Take a Helicopter Ride

There’s no better way to see Mont Tremblant than from above. Get incredible shots of the mountains, and see some of the best views in North America.

It’s an absolutely unforgettable experience!

Don’t Forget the Nightlife!

Ranked as one of the top après-ski bars in the world, the highly acclaimed Le p’tit Caribou bar is the best spot for a fun night out. It’s got top-notch DJs, an impressive cocktail menu, and a cool crowd that’s a good mix of tourists and locals.

Plan to arrive around eleven p.m. or so, and come ready for a party.

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A big thank you to Tremblant for hosting me during my stay. As always, thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

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Boulders Beach, Cape Town with Oliver
9 months → 21 months → 3.5 years

I blinked and my baby become a toddler…
and my toddler become a little boy. 😭

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Some places are worth coming back to 🐧

Boulders Beach, Cape Town with Oliver
9 months → 21 months → 3.5 years

I blinked and my baby become a toddler…
and my toddler become a little boy. 😭

January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

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January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

Sun-drenched mornings, salty air, and the kind of place that makes you instantly exhale @waldorfastoriacostarica ✌️
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Our stay at this brand-new property was truly a dream — sweeping ocean views, elevated design, and more pools than I’ve ever seen at a hotel in my entire life.

From award-winning wellness to coconuts by the pool, every detail felt thoughtful and intentional.

🧖‍♀️ The Spa
Recently named Costa Rica’s Best Resort Spa, this sanctuary blends modern wellness with local healing traditions — volcanic mud rituals, rainforest-inspired therapies, and grounding treatments that leave you floating.

🛎️ Amenities
World-class service, beachfront access, a stunning collection of pools (truly — endless), curated experiences, and those sweet elevated touches everywhere you turn. Newly opened, yet already operating like a seasoned 5-star icon.

💦 Kids’ Club
One of the coolest spaces for littles — crafts, games, toys, and outdoor play areas that made traveling with Oliver feel easy (and fun for him, too).

🥥 The Food & Coffee
Fresh, locally sourced Costa Rican flavors with elevated execution. Oceanfront bites, poolside snacks, handcrafted coffee experiences, and yes… plenty of coconuts.

🌿 Sustainability
Proud holders of the Bandera Azul Ecológica for conservation and environmental efforts — luxury and responsibility beautifully intertwined.

We truly cannot wait to come back. ✨

If you’re looking for a luxury, family-friendly escape in Costa Rica — this is your spot.

A huge thank you to @waldorfastoriacostarica for hosting us on this sunshine-soaked getaway.
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#costarica #waldorfastoria #luxuryfamilytravel #familytravel

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
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This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

My favorite smart features of my old home! 🏠
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I put a lot of thought and design into my home, so I knew I had to get curated, high-tech window shades to match.

Enter @rollishades — sleek, custom motorized shades that actually elevate the space while solving the very real sunlight problem. From light-filtering to blackout options, everything is tailored to fit perfectly and controlled with the touch of a button (or app). It’s the kind of smart, intentional design that makes a home feel finished. 🪟🤍

I easily installed these in my guest bedroom and let me just say, when guests come over, they’re getting what feels like a hotel experience in my home (minus the room service).
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#gifted #homedesign #interiorinspo #smarthome #rollishades

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My favorite smart features of my old home! 🏠
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I put a lot of thought and design into my home, so I knew I had to get curated, high-tech window shades to match.

Enter @rollishades — sleek, custom motorized shades that actually elevate the space while solving the very real sunlight problem. From light-filtering to blackout options, everything is tailored to fit perfectly and controlled with the touch of a button (or app). It’s the kind of smart, intentional design that makes a home feel finished. 🪟🤍

I easily installed these in my guest bedroom and let me just say, when guests come over, they’re getting what feels like a hotel experience in my home (minus the room service).
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#gifted #homedesign #interiorinspo #smarthome #rollishades

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Jennifer

Everything about this looks like so much fun. Love all your Canadian gear in the first photo. Canadian here 😉 though I’ve never been to this part of the country. Glad you had such a cool time!

February 25, 2017 at 4:46 pm · Reply

Kiersten Rich

Thanks Jennifer! 🙂 🙂

February 26, 2017 at 8:38 am · Reply

Sea of Wanderlust

Wow it looks so amazing!

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