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  Laurentian mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Laurentians mountains in the Hautes-Gorges Quebec national parc, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada
The Laurentian mountains (French: Laurentides) are a mountain range in southern Quebec, Canada, north of the St.
Across the U.S. border to the south, the Adirondack Mountains in New York State are actually an extension of the Laurentians, although they are sometimes mistakenly included with the Appalachian Mountains.
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 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Laurentian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Laurentian Mountains LAURENTIAN MOUNTAINS [Laurentian Mountains] or Laurentides, S Que., Canada, N of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, rising to 3,150 ft (960 m) in Mt. Tremblant.
Torngat Mountains TORNGAT MOUNTAINS [Torngat Mountains] N Labrador, N.L., Canada, northernmost range of the Laurentian Plateau, between the Atlantic coast and the Quebec border, extending c.120 mi (190 km) north-south and rising to 5,160 ft (1,573 m) in Cirque Mt.
Located in the Laurentian Mts., it is a winter resort in a lumbering and potato-growing region and has a hydroelectric-power station.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Laurentian   (554 words)

  
 Laurentian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laurentia, the craton at the heart of the North American continent
The exposed parts are also known as the Canadian Shield, the Laurentian Shield or the Laurentian Plateau.
The Laurentian language, a language in the Iroquoian family of languages.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laurentian   (148 words)

  
 Unique Facts About the United States of America: The Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains are a system of North American mountains running from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to Alabama in the United States, although the northernmost mainland portion ends at the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec.
The Adirondack Mountains are sometimes considered part of the Appalachian chain but, geologically speaking, are a southern extension of the Laurentian Mountains of Canada.
In addition to the true folded mountains, known as the ridge and valley province, the area of dissected plateau to the north and west of the mountains is usually grouped with them.
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 Laurentian Mountains : Introduction | Frommers.com
The rolling hills and rounded mountains of the Laurentian Shield are among the oldest in the world, worn down by wind and water over eons.
Loon lovers, in particular, know that the lakes of Québec province's mountains are home to an estimated 16,000 of the native waterfowl that gives its name to the dollar coin.
July and August bring glorious summer days to the Laurentians, and during the last 2 weeks in September the leaves put on a stunning show of autumnal color.
www.frommers.com /destinations/laurentianmountains/1037010001.html   (718 words)

  
 What will We see
The eroded remnants of this belt have geologic similarities to modern mountain belts along the west coast of North America, and geologists infer that mountains comparable to those in western California existed long ago in Minnesota.
Mountains have deep roots and float on the denser mantle much like an iceberg at sea.
As mountains erode, their roots rise and are eroded in turn.
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 Laurentian Mountains : Regions in Brief | Frommers.com
The mountain is wide, with a 213m (700-ft.) vertical drop and a variety of well-groomed trails, making it a good choice for families.
At the base of the mountain is Lac (Lake) Tremblant, and on the opposite shore is Club Tremblant, also described below, an independently owned resort that has no connection to Tremblant resort village (although its guests ski the mountain).
Mont-Tremblant, at 650m (2,132 ft.), is the highest peak in the Laurentians.
www.frommers.com /destinations/laurentianmountains/1037010043.html   (1760 words)

  
 About Mont Tremblant Resort in the Laurentians of Quebec, Canada
Summer fills the mountain and resort with those interested in mountain biking, hiking, golfing on world-class courses, or perhaps a rafting trip on the nearby Rouge River.
In the fall the Laurentians are renowned for their brilliant display of autumn foliage.
In winter, from late November to late April (and sometimes even into May), the Laurentians become blanketed with snow and Tremblant truly shines as the premiere ski resort in eastern North America with three separate ski or snowboarding areas.
www.tremblant.ca /gettinghere/expectation/laurentians-e.htm   (288 words)

  
 Laurentian Mountains - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
LAURENTIAN MOUNTAINS [Laurentian Mountains] or Laurentides, S Que., Canada, N of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, rising to 3,150 ft (960 m) in Mt. Tremblant.
The Gatineau, L'Assomption, Lièvre, Montmorency, and St. Maurice rivers rise in lakes in this region, which is a popular year-round recreational area, especially for Montreal and Ottawa.
Geochemical comparison of mafic, felsic, and ultramafic rocks in the Hurricane Mountain melange to the Boil Mountain ophiolite complex, west-central Maine.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/L/LaurentiM1t.asp   (220 words)

  
 Laurentian Mountains - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Laurentian Mountains - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Laurentian Mountains, also called the Laurentides, upland area underlain by ancient rocks, southern Quebec Province, Canada, part of the...
The seasons and scenic wonders of Canada draw large numbers of tourists.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Laurentian_Mountains.html   (115 words)

  
 Laurentian Mountains Cottage Rentals Laurentian Mountains Vacation Rentals QC GreatRentals.com
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Laurentian Mountains Quebec Rentals offer access to activities that will keep you entertained.
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 Power Windows...'My Laurentian Soulscape'
I grew up in the farmlands of southern Ontario, but I discovered my ultimate landscape, dreamscape and soulscape in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains.
Bounded by the St. Lawrence, Ottawa and Saguenay rivers, this broad range of low hills, forested valleys, sparkling lakes and winding roads is part of the Canadian Shield, the glacier scrubbed remnants of the world's oldest mountains.
Over the past 25 years, the Laurentians have been a sanctuary and an inspiration to me, a place to create and to re-create, to reconnect with nature and with myself.
www.2112.net /powerwindows/transcripts/peartmylaurentiansoulscape.htm   (630 words)

  
 Outdoor Adventure Canada - La Mauricie National Park
This region is a transition zone between the boreal forest of the Laurentian Plateau and the deciduous forest of the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
The Laurentian Trail was added to La Mauricie in 1998, so it is a relatively new feature that offers a minimum of a 5 day hike along a 75 km (47 mile) trail though Laurentian forest.
The Laurentian Trail is wonderful for a weeklong trip and is very beautiful in late September when the sugar maples and yellow birches are drenched in the rich colours of fall.
www.outdooradventurecanada.com /backpacking-v2-2.htm   (758 words)

  
 Sivananda Yoga - Yoga Camp
The Ashram is situated one hour north of Montreal amidst 250-forested acres of the Laurentian Mountains.
Beautiful mountain views, tranquil gardens and woodland paths are an ideal setting for the practice of Yoga.
The peaceful Laurentian Mountains, among the oldest on the planet, are a haven for nature lovers.
www.sivananda.org /locations/camp.html   (120 words)

  
 Sorel Women's Laurentian Collection - Nipisi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sorel Laurentian, inspired by Canada's rugged and beautiful Laurentian Mountains.
Laurentian captures the winter spirit of these mountains in a collection of unique and individualistic styles that are rugged yet refined, fashionable yet totally functional.
Designed to be the definitive winter footwear choice to take you from the snowy streets, slushy bus stops, and cold bleachers, to the mall, the office, the classroom, or wherever your busy lifestyle takes you.
www.northlandmarine.com /SorelWomensNipisi.html   (86 words)

  
 Mont Tremblant park Laurentian summer activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Deer, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, otters and moose are all common to the Laurentian area, as well as many attractive species of birds including eagles.
The Laurentian mountains have a high concentration of maple, spruce and yellow birch making this not just scenic – but also maple syrup country!
Hike to the top of Mont Blanc – the second highest peak in the Laurentian’s – with a glorious summer view of the region.
www.skimontblanc.com /eng/outdoor.html   (418 words)

  
 Laurentian Mountains near Montreal, Canada Place Hippie Havens - Canada - Hippyland
For those of you who love nature, mountains and forest, and more organic, health-oriented back-to-the-land hippie havens, a short trip just north of Montreal will find you in the Laurentian Mountains which is one of the most beautiful places on the planet in the Canadian summer.
Loads of organic outdoorsy hippies from Montreal and other parts of Canada hang out in the Laurentians to commune with the shimmering lakes, birds, beautiful bright green trees, and the bluest of skies around for the months of May-October.
If you want to live in the Laurentian mountains, the cost of living is next to nothing - you can find a small cottage for a very cheap/good price.
www.hippy.com /php/review-430.html   (754 words)

  
 Mont-Tremblant Resort A Winter Wonderland Laurentian Mountains Skiing Ski Canada - Travel Guide
Imitation mountains covered with imitation snow; places to eat serving food that just might taste almost like you’re eating in a quaint, foreign restaurant, picturesque little fake villages that are supposed to resemble picturesque little real villages; hotels built around man-made lakes.
Mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, water sports and of course golfing on world class courses or mini-courses are just some of the many ways to fill up delightfully warm summer days.
In the fall the Laurentians put on a majestic show when the trees change to their autumn foliage.
www.etravel-guide.com /articles/279   (648 words)

  
 Club de golf Gray Rocks
It winds along a series of plateaus, with each hole offering a majestic view of the Laurentian Mountains and the Rivière du Diable.
This classic course is the oldest in the Laurentian Mountains.
The scenery is a feast for the eyes, with deep Laurentian pine forests, panoramic tee boxes and lush, fully irrigated fairways.
www.bonjourquebec.com /qc-fr/fiches/en/attraits/4176015.html   (152 words)

  
 TWENTY-NINTH LAURENTIAN CONFERENCE OF RHEUMATOLOGY October 8-10, 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The meeting of the Laurentian Conference took place in the hotel La Sapiniere, situated in the Laurentian Mountains, at Val David, Quebec.
The meeting is always held in this charming holiday resort superbly located on the shores of lac La Sapiniere in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains,an hour north of Montreal.
Documentation of this discrepancy, in addition to known risk factors may be an important part of the clinical evaluation of patients at risk for osteoporosis, thus helping to optimize the utilization of costly tests such as BMD measurement.
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 Downhill skiing adventures Canada Laurentian Rocky Mountains Banff Alberta British Columbia Quebec Trips
Whether it's skiing in the Alberta Rockies, the Coastal range in British Columbia, the rugged interior mountains, or the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec there is a mountain to match your downhill skiing ability.
Rocky Mountain resorts such as Lake Louise, Panorama and Sunshine Village offer world-renowned downhill skiing and deluxe accommodations.
Swoosh down Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains and ski to the door of your private condo or chalet.
www.adventures.com /gasnet/skd.htm   (214 words)

  
 Lac Superieur Cottage Rental, Beautiful Lakefront Cottage in Laurentian Mountains | PerfectPlaces.com
This charming log home is situated on a private lake in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, close to Mont Tremblant.
This spacious yet cozy house has three bedrooms (sleeps eight comfortably), two bathrooms, a large living/dining room with a working fireplace, a kitchen, and a deck with stunning views across the lake.
The home is situated on one acre of land with gardens to the front and rear.
www.perfectplaces.com /a_Cottage-Rentals/3293.htm   (260 words)

  
 Gray Line Montreal | Search and Buy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Spend a long to be remembered day in the magnificent Laurentian Mountains just north of Montreal.
From plains to valleys over hills reaching mountains, the Laurentians bestow a diversified pleasant landscape.  Come discover our great outdoors, a land of forest and lakes, where nature is beautiful and breathtaking.
The Laurentians is a magnificent place which appeals all-year round, time and again because of its renewed attractions.  The panoramas is speckled with the mountainside or lakeside cottages.  You will be seduced by numerous villages throughout your journey such as Val-Morin, Val-David, Piedmont and many more!!
www.coachcanada.com /montrealsightseeing/booking.asp?action=ProductDetail&productId=1043   (206 words)

  
 Mont Tremblant Golf Laurentian Golf Course   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The ‘gentler’ sister to Tremblant’s La Bête (in French La Belle is ‘the beauty’ and La Bête ‘the beast’), with 6270 yards of sculpted fairways, and manicured greens, La Belle is a beautiful traditional course leading you from lush valleys to lofty tees, providing a panoramic view of the area.
Royal Laurentian is a challenging golf course, with 80 sand traps and 13 water hazards.
But stay away from the Royal Laurentian if you don’t like water – with 16 individually-designed bridges, one waterfall, and even a well on the putting green, water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes.
www.skimontblanc.com /eng/golf.html   (663 words)

  
 Mont Tremblant, Quebec on Ski-Guide - Start planning your vacation here!
Tremblant is set proudly on the edge of the Canadian shield, just 75 miles (120 km) north of Montreal, in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains.
Tremblant features a four-season Quebecois-style pedestrian village nestled at the base of the mountain on beautiful Lake Tremblant, a pristine nine mile (14 kms) long lake.
There is ice skating on Lac Miroir located at the base of the south side and a skating oval on Lake Moore in the village of Mont Tremblant.
www.ski-guide.com /overview.cfm/pq28.htm   (418 words)

  
 Best of Eastern Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Laurentian Mountains Take in the incredible scenic views and charming villages.
We then travel north into the Laurentian Mountains, the backbone of Quebec passing picturesque villages nestled in dense forests.
Founded in 1620 as a trading post at a narrowing of the St. Lawrence, the walled city quickly grew on the cliffs overlooking the river.
www.escortedcanadatours.com /Firstclass/BestofEasternCanada.htm   (1014 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Laurentian mountains, Eastern Townships offer quick escape   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
You are not allowed to turn right at a red stoplight anywhere in Montreal, and radar detectors are forbidden.
To the Laurentian Mountains — Travel north on Highway 15 (Autoroute des Laurentides), and within 45 minutes you'll experience some of North America's best scenery.
Northwest of Montreal, the Laurentians offer some excellent small ski resorts along the way.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/cityguides/Montreal/daytrips.htm?CSP=N004   (388 words)

  
 SkiCentral - By Region - Quebec - Regional Guides
There are 4 main areas known for excellent skiing conditions - the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships, the Greater Québec Area and Charlevoix.
Skiers and snowboarders lovers have a date with the ski slopes and cross-country trails of the Greater Quebec area.
Regional guide to the Laurentian Mountains area of Quebec.
www.skicentral.com /quebec-regional.html   (234 words)

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