Summer 2008

Mont-Tremblant, September 23rd, 2008 - The results of SKI Magazine's 21st annual survey are out in the October issue that hits the stands today and Tremblant is once again on top of Eastern resorts.

Mont-Tremblant, August 26, 2008 - Having raised millions of dollars for children in need, the 24 hours of Tremblant, which needs no introduction, now has a little brother: Tremblant's  24 hours of golf.

Again this year, visitors to Mont Tremblant Resort were able to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the pedestrian village and the many free outdoor concerts held all summer long.

The magazine up!, distributed in WestJet airlines planes, unveiled its up! magazine Value Awards in its July issue. Mont Tremblant Resort took the honours in two categories, as the best ski resort in Québec and the best resort in Québec.

The second-last weekend of free outdoor concerts takes place August 16 and 17 at Mont Tremblant Resort, and the theme will be world music. For the occasion, Marco Calliari will present a free concert, as will the other talented artists.

The fourth weekend of the Rythmes Tremblant free outdoor concerts will take place August 2 and 3 and will host none other than Alfa Rococo.

The Rythmes Tremblant staging group is getting ready for a hot weekend on July 26 and 27 when Latin music will be featured. It’s the third weekend of the series of seven weekends of free outdoor concerts.

There were certainly blues greats, but there were highly promising young artists as well at the Tremblant International Blues Festival’s 15th birthday edition.

The second weekend of the Rythmes Tremblant free outdoor concerts will take place on July 19 and 20 at Mont Tremblant Resort. The shows will pay homage to several artists including Elton John, Ray Charles and U2

The Mont Tremblant Resort golf courses are proud to be among the courses who are members of “Take a Kid to the Course” week, which will be held July 7 to 13, 2008.

The first weekend of the 15th annual Tremblant International Blues Festival is already almost one for the history books. Thanks to the lineup of performing artists and the perfect weather, an impressive crowd was in attendance.

Starting this Friday, July 4, Mont Tremblant Resort will host the 15th anniversary of the Tremblant International Blues Festival. The Festival will present a brilliant, lively program throughout the 10 days of free open-air concerts.

Summer in Mont Tremblant Resort means a ton of activities, festivals, free concerts and entertainment. It also means the lake, the mountain, shops and restaurants. But more than anything else, it’s the perfect place to spend a weekend, a week, an evening with friends, a family outing or special time as a couple.

TripAdvisor recently unveiled the winners of the Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards. The Mont-Tremblant region ranked in the 25 best Canadian destinations (Top 25 Canada). These prizes were awarded by the best judges in that field – the travelers themselves.

Again this year, visitors to Station Mont-Tremblant will be able to enjoy outdoor concerts all summer long. From June 28 to August 24, Place Saint-Bernard will hum to the beat of seven weekends of concerts, featuring a variety of musical genres, that will highlight a number of popular Québec artists including Anik Jean, Alfa Rococo and  Marco Calliari.

The festival is celebrating its 15th birthday with a rich, varied program that will delight fans of pure blues. . Over the years, thousands of people have attended the event and enjoyed an eclectic line-up of blues, rock, folk, world beat and more in the beautiful setting of Tremblant.

The summer season is quietly taking hold and Station Mont-Tremblant is welcoming it with open arms…and with entertainment and events from June through October. Festivals, circuses, activities – there’s something for everyone.

Two months to go until the event and the artists are confirming their participation in the Tremblant International Blues Festival. The finishing touches for the event's 15th anniversary program are being put into place, with names that will impress even the cognoscenti.

Again this year, visitors to Station Mont-Tremblant resort will be able to enjoy outdoor concerts all summer long. From June 28 to August 24, Place Saint-Bernard will move to the beat on seven weekends of free concerts in a variety of musical styles.

As part of the 15th anniversary of the Tremblant International Blues Festival, Keb’Mo and John Hammond will take to the stage on July 6 and 12 respectively. On July 8, the Jeff Healey Blues Band will perform a stirring homage to the great Canadian bandleader and guitarist Jeff Healey, who passed away on March 2, 2008.

Ski season ended last weekend and now golf season is knocking at our doors! As the snow quietly gives way to the greens, Le Diable will open its doors on May 3 and Le Géant on May 16.

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced it will begin non-stop service from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mont-Tremblant, Canada (YTM), the airline's 10th Canadian destination, on December 14, 2007.

For its 15th birthday, the awesome Tremblant International Blues Festival will include several big name stars – such as Johnny Winter – many artists who were featured in recent editions of the event, plus several concept shows bringing together on stage several well-known artists.