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Choosing a destination for your ski holiday is one thing. Pinpointing the finest trail or run in a country that enjoys months of prime winter landscape is a whole other prospect. At Mont Césaire in Val-David, Quebec, the best things in life are free. Once a bustling Laurentian alpine resort, the area — located one hour from Montreal — has been transformed into the homeland of backcountry trailblazers. Telemark skiers can pick and choose from wide open cruisers to tight tree-lined turns atop the crags famous as the birthplace of rock climbing in Canada. The Snaking Boreal Blond — named for an intoxicating local brew — offers the best of the region. Check the links below for more information on skiing the Val-David region.

www.val-david.org
Val-David is the home of rock climbing in Canada. It's also a storybook village for outdoor enthusiasts each winter. This site provides all kinds of information on supreme skiing, Quebec culture and the region's amenieties.

www.valdavid.com
This is the official site of Val-David, which is self-described as "a world apart." Situated in the Laurentians just an hour from Montreal, the village sits at the base of three mountains — Césaire, Condor and King — and is a mecca for alpine and cross-country skiers. It is also a world-class destination for anyone who wants any kind of outdoor adventure, appreciates natural splendour and savours the richness of Quebec culture. As the village's official site, these pages are full of useful contact and resource info on restaurants, B&Bs and inns that will help you plan a fabuolous holiday.

www.culture.Val-David.qc.ca
Le Maison du village is the cultural heartbeat of Val-David and the host centre for a variety of artistic events and exhibits each month of the year. The web site keeps you up-to-date on expositions, openings, studio tours and the calendar of artistic events in this thriving community.

www.bonjourquebec.com
Winter is Quebec's favourite season and Bonjour Québec offers plenty of information on the province's favourite winter sport — skiing. The different geographic regions are well-represented, while the handy "Finder" tool allows you to search among Quebec's 90 quality ski facilities (alpine, snowboard and cross-country) by destination. There is also information on holiday vacation packages, attractions, activities and accommodations.