Hotel in the Laurentians
The whole region, one base camp.
In Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, in the heart of the Laurentians: heated indoor pool, 21 m spiral waterslide and continental breakfast included, with the rest of the region a short drive away.
Where exactly in the Laurentians
In Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, at the heart of the region.
Hotel Terra is in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, steps from Lac des Sables and the P’tit Train du Nord trail, at the centre of the Laurentians corridor between Saint-Sauveur and Mont-Tremblant.
From Montreal, Highway 15 then Route 117 take you straight there. Haven’t picked your town yet? That’s the point: from here, everything is close.
The Laurentians from the hotel
Everything you came for, a short drive away.
40 activities, sorted by distance from the hotel, and not a padded list: every one of them is documented in our guides to the region.
| Activity | Where / by car | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| In Sainte-Agathe itself, steps from the hotel | ||
| Lac des Sables municipal beach | On foot | Supervised swimming in summer, gentle slope for little ones |
| Cruise on Lac des Sables | Village wharf | The Laurentian hills seen from the water |
| Pedal boat, kayak and paddleboard | Lakeside | Rentals near the beach |
| Loop around Lac des Sables | On foot or by bike | Landscaped sections with views over the water |
| Cycling the P'tit Train du Nord | The trail runs right by | 234 km; the Sainte-Agathe station sits at km 49 |
| Bike rentals and shuttle | In the village | Champoux in Sainte-Agathe; the Autobus Le Petit Train du Nord shuttle brings riders and bags back |
| The village of Sainte-Agathe | On foot | Cafés, terraces, crêperie, pizzeria, snack bar |
| Summer public market | In the village | In season |
| Golf Sainte-Agathe | 5 min | Public 9 holes; the club marks its centennial in 2026 |
| Cross-country skiing on the groomed trail | Parc Préfontaine | Classic and skate-ski corridors, right in town |
| Club de plein air de Sainte-Agathe | Edge of town | About 45 km of cross-country and snowshoe trails |
| Outdoor skating rinks | In the village | By the parks and frozen lakes |
| Snowmobile rental at Tyroparc | Chemin du Mont-Catherine | Guided outings; the FCMQ trail line runs through Sainte-Agathe |
| Easy family hikes | Around the village | Short loops, lookouts over the lakes |
| Val-David and Val-Morin, 10-15 min | ||
| The village of Val-David | 7 km along the trail | Heritage train station, village core crossed by the trail, summer market in season |
| Le Baril Roulant microbrewery | Val-David | The classic stop on the bike ride |
| Parc régional Val-David–Val-Morin | 10-15 min | 63 km of classic skiing, 16 km of skate-ski, 30 km of snowshoe trails |
| Skiing at Vallée Bleue | 10-15 min | Family ski hill, perfect for learning |
| Skiing at Belle Neige | 10-15 min | The other learn-to-ski hill, just as close |
| Club de Golf Val-Morin | ~15 min | 18 holes (par 71), the region's elder statesman since 1922 |
| The Gillespie cross-country trail | Toward Val-Morin | Reputed to be one of the most demanding in the Laurentians |
| Mont Blanc and Saint-Faustin, ~20 min | ||
| Ski Mont Blanc | ~20 min | Second-highest skiable summit in the Laurentians: 300 m vertical, 41 trails, 3 faces |
| Sentier des Cimes Laurentides treetop walk | Km 75 of the trail | 5 km past the Mont-Blanc station |
| Mont-Tremblant, 20 min (downtown), ~30 min (resort) | ||
| Downtown Mont-Tremblant | 20 min | Restaurants, shops and services |
| Mont Tremblant Resort | ~30 min | 645 m vertical, 102 trails across 4 slopes |
| The resort's pedestrian village | ~30 min | Colourful, right at the base of the slopes |
| Panoramic gondola | At the resort | Views over the Laurentians |
| Le Géant golf course | ~30 min | A Thomas McBroom design (1995), carved into the mountainside |
| Le Diable golf course | At the resort | Its red-sand bunkers are the signature image of Tremblant golf |
| La Bête golf course | Mont-Tremblant | Graham Cooke (1999), views over the hills and the Diable river |
| Golf Manitou | Along the Diable river | Par 58, holes inspired by the world's great courses |
| Bike and snowmobile rentals | Mont-Tremblant | Vélo-Gare for the trail, Défi Sport for the snowmobile network |
| Sainte-Adèle and the Saint-Sauveur valley, ~30 min | ||
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur and the Avila side | ~30 min | About 43 trails; night skiing until 10 p.m. |
| Snow tubing at Avila | ~30 min | The go-to activity when half the family isn't skiing |
| Sommet Olympia (Piedmont) | ~30 min | 40 trails, 19 lit for night skiing |
| Sommet Morin Heights | ~30 min | 38 trails, 16 lit for night skiing |
| Mont Habitant | ~30 min | Independent since 1959, a renowned ski school, 100% family |
| Sommet Gabriel (Sainte-Adèle) | ~30 min | 21 trails, daytime skiing |
| Riding to the Mont-Rolland station | 24 km along the trail | Espresso Sports rentals in Sainte-Adèle |
| Saint-Donat, ~40 min | ||
| Ski Garceau | ~40 min via Route 329 | 34 trails, 305 m vertical, Saint-Donat's family hill |
Drive times from the hotel, normal conditions. Seasonal activities and ski hills follow their own calendars.
Why Sainte-Agathe as your base camp
Central to everything, without resort-hotel prices.
Sleeping at the foot of the slopes means paying for the mountain: the room, the parking and the breakfast add up fast. Sleeping in Sainte-Agathe keeps the whole region within reach: Tremblant one day, Mont Blanc, Vallée Bleue or night skiing in Saint-Sauveur the next, with the P’tit Train du Nord at the end of the street.
And at Hotel Terra, the continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are included, so the budget goes to the getaway, not the extras.
What the hotel offers
Everything is here, everything is included.
Heated indoor pool, open year-round
21 m indoor spiral waterslide
Whirlpool
Continental breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible rooms
Pets allowed
What kind of stay are you planning?
Three ways to do the Laurentians.
With the family
Family suites for up to 6, connecting rooms, waterslide and breakfast included: the weekend the kids will beg to do again.
The family hotel →
For the pool and waterslide
Heated indoor pool, 21 m spiral waterslide and whirlpool, open year-round and included for all guests.
The indoor pool →
As a couple or with friends
74 rooms and suites with a Laurentians feel, including suites with a private whirlpool tub to end the day in style.
Rooms and suites →Frequently asked questions
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Heart of the Laurentians · Pool and waterslide · Breakfast included
Your base camp in the Laurentians.
Hotel Terra in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts: heated indoor pool with a 21 m waterslide, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking included, and the whole region a short drive away. Best rate guaranteed when you book direct.