The Tremblant Blues Festival is one of the biggest events of the entire year! It is no wonder that people flock here from all over the world to listen to live musicians, blues tunes, incredible instrumentals, and amazing voices. Even if you are not a huge fan of blues music in the first place, experiencing the town come alive, and the talented individuals that make this party so much fun is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can’t be missed!
Plus, this event is held right in the center of the bustling and busy tone of Mont Tremblant. Even if you are just here for hiking, biking, and watersports, you should definitely spend a few days listening to upbeat blues tunes and eating local food from the nearby vendors.
Details
The Blues Festival in Mont Tremblant is held this year between Wednesday, July 12th, and Sunday, July 16th. This amazing festival brings the streets to life and hosts open-air concerts, locally sourced food vendors, drink stalls, shops, and much more. You can walk around the pedestrian village and meet locals, chat with your friends, and dance with strangers in the squares!
Between July 12th and July 16th, there are over 100 free shows for you to listen to. You don’t have to worry about breaking the bank during your holiday when you stay in Mont Tremblant — now that you have already put down a hefty fee to rent outdoor equipment, find a rental property, and pay for food and drink. That is why the Blues Festival offers free concerts in the center of the pedestrian village of Tremblant.
Program
If you are a blues fan, checking out the program ahead of time can give you a good idea of who you want to see and what days are the best for your itinerary. On the first day, you get many big heavy hitters like Felix Slim, Mike DeWay, Cliff Stevens, and the Boogie Boys. On the 13th, you can listen to The Sugar Darlings at the Scene Place Saint Bernard, Ben Poole et Guy meets at Scene Place des Voyageurs, Felix Slim at Scene Place Deslauriers, or Smooth Gentlemen.
On the 14th, make sure you don’t miss Clerel at the Scene Place, Saint Bernard, Jazz Street Boyz at Scene Place des Voyageurs, and Caleb Taylor. The 15th brings out more huge acts that are must-sees, such as Tea for 20’s at 1 pm, Bosko Baker, Breen Leboeuf Avec Les Night Bluemers at 2 pm, pta Loiselle, Riot, and Fuel Junkie at 4 pm. On the last day, round out the fun blues festival with Louisiana Night Train at 1 pm and Bosko Baker at 2 pm. Close out the entire festival with one last round of applause for Dwane Dixon and the Urban Science Brass Band at 8 pm!
Family Zone
Are you bringing kids with you on this vacation? Of course, you are! No holiday is complete without the entire family. Don’t worry — there are tons of activities and fun things for your kids to do during the Blues Festival that will keep them happy and entertained. That way, you can watch the music in peace! We recommend going to the family zone during your time at the festival to see caricaturists draw pictures, make arts and crafts with your children, get their makeup done with fun theater-like makeup, and chat with the local artists.
Helpful Information
Before you head to the blues festival, it is helpful to know some more information. There are Blues Festival websites that tell you about the best vendors, parking spots, and restaurants to check out during are. Understanding where to go ahead of time can help avoid any confusion on the day! We recommend using the parking map so you can avoid parking your rental car in an unsafe area or where it may get a ticket.
Accommodation in Mont Tremblant
We know that going to the Blues Festival is at the top of your list of the best things to do this summer. But where should you stay during your trip to the beautiful Mont Tremblant? Fortunately for you, we have taken care of the logistics for you, so all there is left for you to do is to show up. We make it easy, simple, and fast for you to book accommodation that can work for your unique needs and party size.
For example, we offer large mansions, cozy condos, and modern apartments that tick all of your boxes. Tremblant Living has luxurious properties that are simply unbeatable in terms of amenities, views, furnishings, and decorations. Just check out our wide list of properties today to find one that is within walking distance of the pedestrian village!
There are SO many events to check out during the summer in Mont Tremblant! When you stay in one of our luxurious and modern properties from Tremblant Living, you are literally just steps away from the best events and attractions during the summer months.
Canada Day
Canada Day is held in the pedestrian village in Mont Tremblant on July 1st, 2023! This festive day features animation, special activities, kid-friendly attractions, fun things to do, and public entertainers. We recommend getting here between 1 pm and 4 pm to take part in hula hoop games, flag raising, cake attesting, and live music.
Tremblant International Blues Festival
Enjoy five days of fun and music in the heart of Mont Tremblant! Wander around the pedestrian village between July 12th and July 16th to listen to over 100 free shows. We recommend spending the entire five days here listening to huge acts like Mike Deway, The Boogie Boys, Felix Slim, Cliff Stevens, Ga-20, Ammoye, and many more famous acts!
Bring your Kid on the Course!
Are you a fan of golf and spending time with your family? Then we can’t think of anything better than the ‘take a kid to the course’ day between July 3rd and July 6th at the Le Diable and Le Geant golf courses in Mont Tremblant! Instead of just sitting inside and watching movies and TV shows on your TV, you can teach your kid how to golf, and the proper way to swing and watch them get their very first hole-in-one.
Iron Man
‘Anything is possible’ when you do the Ironman in Mont Tremblant! This crucial race is a big part of the Winfast Ironman North America Series, held in the heat of Mont Tremblant, weaving its way through the pine forests and big mountains on the weekend of August 20th, 2023. The swim here is in a flat and calm lake, making it one of the best choices for beginners. You can also take part in the rolling bike course and the rolling run course.
Les Rythmes Tremblants: Latin Music Festival
This free outdoor music festival features Latino music and Mexican-influenced music and culture in a relaxed, laidback, and fun atmosphere. Featuring upbeat and rhythmic music that is going to really get your feet moving, this outdoor concert series features new and up-and-coming artists from Quebec and Canada.
West Trainz Parade
Check out this live music convoy with audio sculptures, reggae music, blues music, poetic lyrics, and many other art exhibits and experiences that you are going to remember for years and years. Head to the pedestrian village any time between July 25th and August 5 to dance to upbeat music and dance with your family and friends.
Folk Weekend
If you just haven’t had enough live music yet, then there are still many more festivals to check out during the hot summer months! The ‘Folk Weekend’ in Mont Tremblant between August 25 and 26 features folk music, local artists, acoustic covers, and other artistic expertise in the Place Saint-Bernard Tremblant in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
Music and Colors
Stay in Mont Tremblant into the late summer months to stay for the Music and Colors event between September 16th and October 15th, 2023. This is the best time to make the most of the cooler weather, falling leaves on the trees, emptier hiking paths, and fewer crowds than you will find in the height of the summer.
Bonneville 808 Challenge
The Bonneville 808 Challenge is an upbeat, exciting, and adrenaline-filled event that is great for those who are beginner or moderate cyclists who want to push themselves to their physical and mental limits! We love the course of this famous race due to the variety of scenery, beautiful viewpoints, and rolling hills.
Not sure where to stay during your summer in Mont Tremblant? Look no further! Tremblant Living offers luxurious, modern, and spacious properties that are suitable for people with different needs and requirements. If you are in the mood to rent a large mansion overlooking the town, we have those for you. If you would rather have a smaller and more compact modern apartment, we have that too. No matter what you are looking for, Tremblant Living offers only the best of the best to our customers.
There is no better way to push your body to the limit than to do an Ironman. This incredible feat of athleticism is one of the most intense sporting activities that you can view or partake in, and if you want to do an Ironman where the course is spectacular and the scenery is unbeatable, there is no better option than the Mont-Tremblant Ironman.
This breathtaking triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim in Lac Tremblant, 112-mile challenging bike ride through the perfectly mapped out course, and 26.2-mile run (a marathon) along the Mont-Tremblant community and scenery. You can weave your way through the pedestrian village and gaze at all of the shopping areas, dining opportunities, eateries, vintage stores, lodging options, spas, and nearby hikes on the towering peaks.
Course Information
Are you or another person you know doing the Ironman? It is best to know all about it beforehand so you are super prepared! The swim is in the beautiful Lac Tremblant, so you don’t have to worry about waves or currents. The bike features a gently rolling course that doesn’t have too many intense climbs or steep downhills. And the run is on a rolling course that tests your legs just a little after the intense swim and bike! The race this year is held on August 20th, 2023, providing the perfect temperature for pushing your body to the limits and enjoying the race.
See Your Friends in Action
If you or a loved one is doing the race, you can use the tracking information to keep an eye on them as they tackle this intense course. You will have a chance to stick with your friends or family member as they glide through the course. Although you will be able to catch in-person glances of your loved ones during their swim, bike, or run, you can also use the Ironman Tracker mobile app to track your loved one through the App Store or Google Play. Plus, hang out at some of the designated spectator areas to cheer loudly and help with water distribution!
Trip Planning
If you come to Mont-Tremblant during the Ironman race, there is some additional planning involved. Whether you are a part of the race, or you just happen to be here during the same time frame, doing some extra logistical planning and scheduling can help you avoid road closures or big crowds. The Tourisme Mont-Tremblant, Surete du Quebec, and Transports Quebec are all working together to make sure visitors and spectators have the best time before, during, and after this event. The transportation authorities and community officials are working together to make sure you still have access to the mountain and surrounding environment during your trip here!
Ironman Tremblant Information Center
To get more information about this race and make sure you plan your trip accordingly, visiting the Mont-Tremblant Information Center is the best way to stay informed and avoid any last-minute changes. Check out Tourism Mont-Tremblant to look at the best training, weather, course updates, exercise options, unique swimming and biking destinations, and course map information.
This tourism website offers a course profile for the Ironman Mont-Tremblant and the Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant. The Ironman running course starts runners near the lake and winds them through the neighborhoods along the Riviere Cachee. You will be able to get amazing views of the houses, lakes, and green spaces during your run. The swim portion of the full ironman starts by Les Laurentides and takes athletes on a circuit through the Lac Moore Le Village before exiting near Lac-Ouimet.
During the Ironman 70.3 run, athletes will start near the same point as the Ironman athletes by the Mont-Tremblant Resort and Tonga Lumina. They will then work their way through the La Petite Cachee river, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Lac Desmarais, and turn around just after the golf course! The bike course also brings athletes through some of the most scenic areas of Mont-Tremblant. Athletes will start near the resort and wind through the Golf Le Maitre De Mont-Tremblant course, Domaine-de-la Clouterie, Montagne Verte, Labelle village, and the infamous Mont-Tremblant National Park.
There are other options for those who want to participate, but don’t want to do the full Ironman! You can have fun partaking in the Ironman 5i50 triathlon or the Demi Marathon Mont-Tremblant half-marathon. Any one of these sporting events is a great way to see all that this nature-centric area has to offer. We guarantee you will forget about your tired legs and pounding heartbeat as you see the beautiful scenery.
Plus, when you stay at one of our high-end homes, you can rest assured that you will relax and recover before and after your race. Reach out to book your stay in one of our luxury chalet rentals today!
Tremblant Gourmand Festival kicks off this Thursday and runs from September 18 to 28 in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. The first of its kind in North America, the Gourmand Festival describes itself as an adventure for the active epicurean and features 10 days of programming for the whole family.
The Mont-Tremblant Village will be filled with culinary demonstrations, exhibitors, and Oikos (who is a title sponsor of the event) will have their Snackmobile out giving away free samples. There will be a cookie-decorating station and a Smore’s bar! Learn how to make your own Nutella, get BBQ and grilling tips, and discover seasonal regional recipes.
The active portion of the event includes cyclo-gourmands, or gourmet bike tours, hiking, trail running, and even a wild mushroom-picking excursion!. These activities are held on Saturdays and Sundays, at 10 and 1 pm, departing from the Place Saint Bernard. Full schedule is available on the Tremblant Gourmand website (should we give the link here?). To participate you have to purchase a VIP Passport for $15, and all activities are free for Passport holders.
Food lovers also need to stretch, and Lole is organizing yoga and Zumba classes, open to all levels outside on the Place Saint Bernard. There will also be toning and stretching classes throughout the day, ending with a free Oikos snack.
The Tremblant Gourmand festival promises to entertain and delight your entire family. Tremblant Living Chalets still has a couple of luxury chalet rentals available for this weekend, and next, for you and your family to come and enjoy fresh air and great food! All of our properties are within a short walk or drive from the village.
Contact us at 1-888-932-1131 or browse our Tremblant Cottage Rentals then make an online reservation inquiry.
* Tremblant Living is not affiliated with the Tremblant Gourmand Festival.
The hills are alive, with the sound of blues! We are thrilled to have the International Blues Festival of Tremblant here in the mountains from July 8th to 16th! It’s been going on for almost a quarter century, and it just keeps getting better.
Tremblant is an amazing destination for its combination of outdoor adventure opportunities and great cultural events. The International Blues Festival is a perfect example!
Visit the Bluesfest in Mont-Tremblant
The Bluesfest in Mont-Tremblant strives to be accessible and open to all. A wide variety of musical tastes are satisfied with the eclectic mix of R&B, blues, country and folk that make up this year’s lineup. Most shows are completely free and open to the public, and they take place in different venues all over the mountain: from the Place Saint Bernard to the Place des Voyageurs, shows inside restaurants, churches, and on the street, the rhythms will really be felt all over town.
One of the themes of this great festival is to have artists mingle with attendees, and you will often cross the musicians at other shows and walking down the streets! There is even a karaoke event, that invites amateur singers to participate in a competition, and the winner receives a unique guitar.
This is the 24th edition of the International Bluesfest in Mont-Tremblant, and they are expecting as in past years over 100 000 participants. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the main festival area with your own luxury condo, townhome, or chalet from Tremblant Living. Our vacation rental specialists and concierge team are here to help you with everything you want and need. Give us a call today and join us for this great mid-summer event!