Fill Up On Culture In The Hautes-Laurentides

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and the doors to summer are slowly opening, but sometimes we don’t know what to do with the strange energy that spring brings. That’s why this guide is sure to inspire you.

Discovery Podcast

Transport yourself to the beginning of the ^20th century on a historical journey to discover the origins of Mont-Laurier. You will walk through the streets of the city center to admire the emblematic buildings that still stand in time. At each point you will be able to listen to an explanatory narration of each historical place of the circuit. The 1.70 km long route, with 12 audio clips, starts at 425 du Pont Street, in front of the current offices of the MRC d’Antoine-Labelle. Take advantage of your walk in the area to discover the flavors of local producers who will be nearby. There’s nothing better than filling your belly and your mind at the same time 😉

You can download the tour directly from the baladodecouverte.com website.

The Mont-Laurier exhibition center

Contemporary art lovers? Come and discover the Mont-Laurier exhibition center. Housed in the former chapel of the Benedictine nuns’ abbey. The center will cater to both art lovers and those interested in learning. The staff will be happy to welcome you from March 30 to June 7, 2023 to present the exhibition “Arrêt sur image” by the artist Marianne Pon-Layus, combining painting and drawing in a colorful and subversive female universe. To view the activities, visit the website at expomontlaurier.ca.

You can also take the opportunity to admire the museum space of the Benedictine nuns of Mont-Laurier located in the same building, but accessible via the tourist information office. If you prefer to enjoy the fresh air, ancient heritage monuments can be identified with a trail of eight interpretive panels recounting the life of the nuns at the back of the building.

The theater space

The performing arts are also part of life in Laurel. Whether it’s for comedy, music, theater and more, Espace Théâtre offers a balanced and diversified multidisciplinary program of shows. A wide range of activities are offered year round, for all tastes and ages. The multi-purpose hall is known for its innovative facilities that offer a tailored and unique experience for each performance. Moreover, thanks to its multi-functionality, this performance hall is much more than a vehicle for the performing arts. To discover their program, visit their website at espacetheatre.com.

If you need help planning an outing, contact the Tourisme Upper-Laurentians team at 1 888 560-9988 or info@tourismehautes-laurentides.com