{"id":8045,"date":"2025-11-05T07:36:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealtips.com\/?p=8045"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:39:56","slug":"where-are-the-laurentian-mountains-located-guide-map-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montrealtips.com\/fr\/2025\/11\/05\/where-are-the-laurentian-mountains-located-guide-map-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"O\u00f9 se situent les Laurentides\u00a0? (Guide + Carte + Conseils)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Laurentian Mountains<\/strong> (Les Laurentides in French) are located in Qu\u00e9bec, Canada<\/strong>, just north of Montr\u00e9al<\/strong>, forming one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world<\/strong>. Known for their rolling forested peaks, lakes, ski resorts, charming villages, and year-round outdoor adventure, the Laurentians are a popular destination for both locals and travelers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Quick Location Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Feature<\/th>\r\nDetails<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Country<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCanada<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Province<\/strong><\/td>\r\nQu\u00e9bec<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Closest Major City<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMontr\u00e9al<\/strong> (30\u201360 minutes by car)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Region Name<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLaurentides<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Mountain System<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPart of the Canadian Shield<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Bounded By<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOttawa River, St. Lawrence River, Saguenay River<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Famous Peaks & Resorts<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMont Tremblant<\/strong>, Mont Saint-Sauveur, Mont Blanc<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Where Exactly Are They on the Map?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Imagine Montr\u00e9al on the map.
The Laurentian Mountains begin just north of the city<\/strong> and stretch northwest across Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>, continuing all the way to the Saguenay<\/strong> region.<\/p>\r\n

They are part of the Laurentian Plateau \/ Canadian Shield<\/strong>, a vast ancient rock formation more than 540 million years old<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What Makes the Laurentians Special?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n