Montreal, without question, is one of the most extraordinary cities in Canada. Its vibrancy, European charm, French heritage, and history all blend together for an unparalleled urban experience. Yet Montreal is also the gateway to some of the best ski areas in Quebec. After exiting Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), skiers and riders can be on the slopes in as little as an hour. From small, independent ski areas to famous destination ski resorts, there’s something for every type of skier and rider near Montreal. Continue reading as we highlight some of the best ski resorts near Montreal.
Ski Resorts Near Montreal
Mont Sutton
Mont Sutton, less than two hours from Montreal, is a charming ski resort known for its scenic beauty and varied terrain. It offers 60 trails, accessed by nine chairlifts, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. This is the place for skiers and riders who love tree skiing, since half of Mont Sutton’s terrain is in the trees. It’s also a great ski resort for families. The Family Zone features a magic carpet and chairlift designated for easy trails, family zones, and a terrain park for beginners. There are a number of accommodation options nearby, from camping and glamping at Huttopia to hotels in the town of Sutton. Mont Sutton is a perfect, quaint weekend ski getaway near Montreal.
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Mont Tremblant
Mont Tremblant is the largest ski area in Quebec and one of Canada’s top destination ski resorts. Located two hours from Montreal, the renowned Quebec ski resort in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains has 763 acres of skiable terrain with 102 trails suited for all skill levels. Once you’re winding down, end your ski day on Nansen, the top-to-bottom run that winds down the slopes for nearly 4 miles. It’s one of the few runs of this length that beginners can ski. Mont Tremblant also has an extensive network of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails, making it a great destination for winter enthusiasts of all varieties.
Mont Tremblant is perhaps most known for its picturesque European-style pedestrian village, home to tons of great restaurant, bars, and shops. This is also where you’ll find the Fairmont Tremblant, one of the top ski-in, ski-out hotels in Eastern Canada.
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Mont Blanc
You’ll literally drive right by Mont Blanc, which is 20-30 minutes closer to Montreal, on the way to Mont Tremblant. This makes it a good day trip option for locals and those travelers visiting Montreal who want to get in a few hours on the slopes. Mont Blanc has 118 acres of skiable terrain with 43 runs rated for every skill level. It’s the second-highest skiable peak in the Laurentians, but has more of a small resort vibe, with smaller crowds than some of the other nearby ski resorts. Mont Blanc is a great resort for families or beginners looking to learn or progress their skills since its snow school staffs more than 100 certified instructors. It also offers snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and tubing.
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Mont Orford
Located an hour and a half from Montreal, Mont Orford is another good day trip option. It’s home to 44 trails and seven lifts spread across 245 skiable acres. More than half of its trails are classified as easy, making it a great ski area for beginners. Yet there’s a lot to love for more advanced skiers and riders. For those who like to get into the trees, Mont Orford has 18 marked glades across the mountain, making it one of the best destinations on our list for glade skiing. From tight and narrow trees to wider glades, the resort’s glade skiing establishes Mont Orford as a standout ski resort in Quebec. The ski resort also has one of the most developed uphill skiing circuits in the region. Uphill season passes and daily tickets are available for guests who want to earn their turns.
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Sommet Saint-Sauveur
Sommet Saint-Sauveur is one of the closest ski areas to Montreal, located just an hour away in the Laurentians region. It doesn’t receive the snow of some of Quebec’s snowier ski resorts, yet has 100% snowmaking capabilities so that there’s always snow. Sommet-Saint Sauveur has 28 trails and 7 lifts spread over 142 acres of skiable terrain. It’s also known for its expansive night skiing operation, with night skiing happening daily through most of the winter months. It’s not just anywhere that you can ski for more than 12 hours in a single day.
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Owl’s Head
While Owl’s Head is a little further than some ski resorts on this list, located about two hours from Montreal, the experience and views are worth it. Owl’s Head offers panoramic views of the surrounding Eastern Townships and the stunning Lake Memphremagog below, making it one of the most picturesque ski resorts near Montreal. It has varied terrain across 50 trails and 163 acres of terrain with a little something for everyone. Not to mention how affordable it is. We named Owl’s Head one of the most affordable ski resorts in Canada. For an uncrowded, affordable ski resort near Montreal, look no further.
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Bromont
It doesn’t get much better than Bromont, which is located just an hour from Montreal, and features more than 140 trails spread over 450 skiable acres. There’s lots of terrain here for every type of skier and rider, including plenty of gentle groomers for families and beginners. One of its most unique experiences is the First Tracks ticket, good from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on weekends. This gives you first tracks and exclusive access to certain trails. It’s like having the entire mountain to yourself. Bromont is most known for its night skiing, as one of the largest ski resorts in North America for night skiing. More than 100 ski runs are lit at night. If you time your trip right, you can experience Nuits Blanches (French for “sleepless nights), which happens on select weekend nights, when skiing and après-ski festivities go into the early morning hours.
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Jay Peak, Vermont
While Canada has dozens of excellent options for skiing, Montreal is also close to some of Vermont’s best ski resorts. Five miles from the Canadian border is Jay Peak. Located in the Northeast Kingdom, Jay Peak is known for being one of the most challenging and snowiest resorts on the East Coast. It is just an hour and a half drive from Montreal, making it well worth a trip for those who want a little more snow and vertical. Jay has 385 acres of terrain with over 100 acres of glades, 2,153 feet of vertical drop, and almost 350 inches of annual snowfall. Add in the indoor water park at the base hotel and you’ve got a destination jam-packed with activities. A little further south is Smugglers’ Notch, a great family-oriented Vermont ski area.
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