| Founded in 1946, Sainte-Anne des Lacs with a population of 2, 609 is the gateway to the stunning territory known as the Pays-d’en-Haut MRC. This spectacular mountain village is surrounded by peaceful water expanses and majestic mountains. Sainte-Anne des Lacs located just 35 minutes out of Montreal, is known as one of the most beautiful and attractive places to live in the region. |
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| A World Away |
This
mountain village is a small
community that is content
to remain removed from many
of the larger town and city
conveniences. People choose
to live in Sainte-Anne des
Lacs because they are seeking
a simpler way of life. The
quality of life in the village
is superior to most and as
a result is an attractive
area for families. The nearby
town of Saint Sauveur is only
3 or 4 km’s away and conveniently
offers a wide variety of restaurants,
cultural activities and schools.
In fact, Saint Sauveur is
known as a gastronomic paradise,
so you will definitely want
to have a visit.
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| Enjoy the splendor of the outdoors |
| In a village of such exceptional beauty, it is not surprising that the residents of Sainte-Anne des Lacs are an active bunch. Residents and visitors alike enjoy many outdoor activities in town and nearby. A popular destination for cyclists is the famous bicycle path that winds its way through Sainte-Anne des Lacs to Tremblant and St-Jerome. The path is 300km long, and attracts cyclists of all skills and ages. Within minutes of Sainte-Anne des Lacs you will find a number of quality ski hills that are frequently visited by residents from all neighboring towns. In the summer months, kids of all ages enjoy visiting one of the two nearby water parks. Also in the area are several golf clubs offering golf for the public. For the kids, in the summer months, the popular residential camp located in the village-Camp Olier welcomes children between the ages of 8-17 for summer fun! |
| Unspoiled Waterways |
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Sainte-Anne
des Lacs is home to many picture-perfect
lakes and rivers. Area residents
will tell you that one of
the best things about their
water, is that all of their
lakes are motor-boat free
and so offer a safe and peaceful
experience for all. Swimming,
kayaking and canoeing are
popular activities in the
warmer months on many of the
areas lakes. |
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| Shopping |
| You do not have to go far to indulge in some excellent shopping. The area is close to three shopping centers that will have something for everyone. In addition, the village has a variety of unique boutiques selling a range of wares. |
| Schools |
| The local residents are very proud of their school board that provides a top-notch, quality education. There are several French and English, Catholic and Protestant primary and high schools in the area, each with excellent reputations. |
| Staying Active |
Within
the village of Saint Sauveur
and in the surrounding areas,
there are many ways for kids
to stay involved in the community.
Interested participants can
join one of several local
sports teams. In the summer,
there are quite a few day
and residential camps in the
area offering a wide range
of activities.
So
much to see and do
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| There truly are an abundance of sights to see and activities to try in Saint Sauveur. To stay abreast of all things cultural happening in the area visit the Conseil de la Culture des Laurentides at: http://culturelaurentides.com/ |
