My happy place pure and simple. Where I spend every summer ( all summer, lucky me) and every Christmas holiday, peppered with a few more times throughout the year. This is my Hamptons, my Muskoka, my magical home away from home that I’m grateful for every day I wake up and look outside before I start my day. 

Everyone should be so lucky to have such a deep connection to a physical destination. The offerings both on and off the resort make it a world-class destination but it’s the local businesses, shop owners, craftsmen, and restaurants where I’m most comfortable and appreciative. 

Mont Tremblant Top 10

O Grain du cafe for lunch.  Killer lunch spot in a bike shop. 

Cucinnoto for lunch, gnocchi poutine, and delicious brownies. Also an Italian grocery store and bakery. 

The terrace at the Quintessence Hotel for sunset cocktails,  oysters, and delicious dinners 

Ekki sushi. .. you’ll think you’re in Tokyo. Amazing 

La petite Cachée. One of the OG restaurants in Montreal Tremblant. A recent ownership change has brought new young energy, and of course … delicious food. 

Hiking to the top of the mountain. Just do it. 

Rent a bike and then find a lunch spot along the 220km of trail that makes up Le Petit Train du Nord. Two of my favorites are La Gare in Labelle and Nord 83 in St Jovite. 

Lucille’s outside patio on the mountain for dollar oysters, smash burgers, cauliflower salad, and lobster rolls. 

Palette De Bine for a local chocolatier, this store carries chocolate bars that have won numerous awards across North America. Located across the street from my favorite clothing store, La Raffinerie.

Try to get on the lake in the summertime. You won’t regret it.