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Saint-Sauveur
Saint-Sauveur is the bustling gateway to the Laurentian Mountains, offering an excellent mix of outdoor recreation and upscale village life. The town is flanked by Mont Saint-Sauveur, a highly popular ski resort that has exceptional night skiing infrastructure and a large snow tubing park during the winter months. The main street, Rue Principale, is the beating heart of the community, packed with high-end clothing boutiques, art galleries, and an impressive concentration of excellent restaurants ranging from casual crêperies to fine French dining. During summer, the mountain hosts a thrilling water park, while the surrounding valleys offer extensive cycling paths like the 200-kilometer P’tit Train du Nord trail. Located just 45 minutes north of Montreal via Autoroute 15, it is a favorite quick escape for city dwellers. The festive atmosphere peaks during the winter with abundant holiday lights, but the animated summer patios and autumn forest hiking make it a highly desirable year-round draw.
- Location: Canada
- Top sights: Musée du Ski · Théâtre Saint-Sauveur · Mont Gabriel
- Nearby: Hudson (13 km)
- Population: ~9.191 (2016)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -13 | -11 | -6 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 0 | -8 |
| Rain mm | 80 | 70 | 80 | 97 | 92 | 104 | 95 | 96 | 93 | 114 | 91 | 104 |
Geography
Facts
- Laurentian Mountains gateway
- Rue Principale shopping
- Extensive night skiing
- P’tit Train du Nord path
- 45 minutes from Montreal
- Mont Saint-Sauveur water park
- High restaurant density
- Snow tubing park
Explore nearby
Notable places around
Route planner — Car & Motorhome
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
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Sights in the town Saint-Sauveur (4)
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