An affordable stay for unforgettable vacations
in Mont-Tremblant…
Hôtel Mont-Tremblant has been accommodating
vacationers since 1902, and it is in this grand
tradition that Sandra and Philippe warmly welcome
you to their family inn for winter sports and
summertime fun.

Situated in the heart of historic Mont-Tremblant
village, on the shores of Lac Mercier and just minutes
from the mountain, Hôtel Mont-Tremblant is alongside “Le P’tit train du Nord" linear park. Have great vacations in the beautiful mountain region of the Laurentians!

We look forward to meeting you,

Sandra et Philippe

Situated in the heart of historic mt tremblant village, on the shores of Lac Mercier and just minutes from the mountain, Hôtel Mont-Tremblant has been accommodating vacationers since 1902. It was April of 1939 when Joseph Ryan first became enamoured with Mary Rutherford's beauty. They were married shortly thereafter. Marriage made Mary a partner in a business that owned a mountain, a mechanical ski tow and an inn, and she proved to be a key participant in almost every decision made. Mary gave Joe her unconditional support, showing as much tenacity and perseverance as her husband. Together, they achieved material and cultural prosperity and successfully transformed mt-tremblant into an internationally renowned destination resort. Curé Labelle was a man who believed in the future of the mt-tremblant, a visionary whose constant efforts to promote development earned him the title "FATHER OF COLONISATION". Like all visionaries, Curé Labelle relentlessly pursued his dream of exploring and developing the north, reminding settlers that tourism, agriculture and forestry would bring prosperity. His statue stands in the town of Labelle and is aptly inscribed "King of the North". Charles Hector Deslauriers, excellent skier and extraordinary man of action, believed in mt-tremblant's potential and helped Joseph Ryan create mt-tremblant ski resort. Curé Deslauriers was convinced that tourism could help his parishioners survive the unemployment and poverty of the Great Depression. When eccentric Philadelphia businessman Joseph Ryan came to town, Father Deslauriers was thrilled that he wanted to build a ski resort. A great friendship flourished, along with the development of the mountain. An important figure in Quebec forestry, Hector Deslauriers was involved in the life of the resort until his death at the age of 81. Jackrabbit Johannsen spread his passion for skiing throughout Quebec Johannsen was completely devoted to the idea that skiing would transform the Laurentians. He was the father of the Quebec Kandahar race and was hired as an expert advisor by Joseph Ryan to help plan the runs on mt-tremblant. Johannsen passed away in 1987 at the age of 111. His legacy lives on. Jackrabbit's love of skiing and of the great outdoors has become a way of life for thousands of people and his Kandahar Cup introduced the world to mt-tremblant. Many moons ago, the territory known today as mt-tremblant Park was part of the native Algonquin's "Little Nation". The mountain that dominated the landscape was called Manitonga Soutana, mountain of the spirits. According to the legend of Manitonga Soutana, the Great Manitou who watched over all would make the mountain tremble whenever someone dared to defy the sacred laws of nature. Those who obeyed nature's laws would breathe the scent of flowers, drink from limpid springs, enjoy the pure air of dawn and rejoice in the singing of countless birds. When Charlie Duncan returned from the war, he was entrusted with the management of the North Side of mt-tremblant. Duncan, his wife Lucille and baby son Peter, lived in the Devil's River Lodge at the foot of the mountain. The Devil's River Lodge was a lively place, packed with skiers and young workers who came to ski every weekend, and you could always find Charlie, the ski instructors and Joseph Ryan, sharing a meal or simply chatting. Joe and Charlie enjoyed each other's company, and Charlie became a friend, Director of Operations on the mountain and an important ally of the founder of mt-tremblant. In the early '30s, skiing was becoming more and more popular and numerous adventurers and explorers were pushing further and further north to ski. Jackrabbit Johannsen was one of the first to ski mt-tremblant in 1930, along with Harry Pangman. When the Red Bird Ski Club hosted the first Quebec Kandahar race on mt-tremblant in 1932, Harry was the winner of the downhill with a record time of 15 minutes. Skiing had finally arrived at mt-tremblant. It is fitting indeed that mt-tremblant's neighbouring peak is named in his honour. Lowell Thomas was a writer, journalist, radio commentator and well-known American skier in the '30s and '40s. A visitor to the greatest European and North American ski centres and winter resort areas, he was the one who helped Joseph Ryan discover mt-tremblant in the winter of 1938. The history of skiing at mt-tremblant has been written by men who loved the outdoors and the mountain. Lowell Thomas was one of these men. Lowell Thomas became Joseph Ryan's friend and advisor, and was involved in the process that transformed this Laurentian jewel into one of the world's most popular winter playgrounds. Flying Mile was the name of a racehorse belonging to Joseph Ryan. When mt-tremblant ski resort opened its doors to the world in 1938, the Flying Mile was the first run cleared for the inauguration. The Mary Ryan Hut, at the top of the run, originally a tearoom, now serves as a shelter for skiers. The Flying Mile, still as wild as it was when it was first cut, is popular in the spring for mogul skiing. Ryan wanted the Flying Mile to be as spirited as a racehorse, a "straight down the mountain" adventure for the most daring skiers. It was and still remains a challenge for expert skiers. mt-tremblant Lodge was successfully open, yet Joe and Mary felt something was missing in their typical Quebecois village: a chapel where skiers could pray and attend early morning Mass. Jean Palardy, who designed the furniture in the Lodge and the Inn, suggested that Joe and Mary travel to Ile d'Orléans in search of a traditional Quebecois chapel. During their travels, they came across an archival photograph of the Saint-Bernard Chapel, built in 1670 and demolished in 1864, which had belonged to the Saint-Laurent parish. In the summer of 1941, construction of the replica of the Ile d'Orléans chapel began. Every detail was reproduced, from the red roof to the weathercock on the steeple. Even when the ski season was officially over, skiers would venture over to the north face in May or June to hurtle down their own trail, which they named the Devil's River Run. Joseph Ryan, looking for ways to expand the mountain, saw this as a golden opportunity. He bought 500 acres along the Devil's River and leased enough land in mt-tremblant Park for a new ski lift and new ski runs. In March of 1948, with the inauguration of mt-tremblant's North Side, Joe and Mary Ryan became the proud owners of one of the largest ski resorts in the world. Ernie McCulloch, legendary skier and important figure in the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance, had a profound impact on the way skiing is taught in Canada. He was a competitor of international calibre and Director of the mt-tremblant Ski School from 1954 to 1967. A man of undeniable talent, in constant search of new techniques, Ernie's legacy is truly significant. He gave mt-tremblant's Ski School an international reputation that it has proudly upheld to this day.