About St-Sauveur

Saint-Sauveur is a small town within the administrative region of Laurentians (French: Laurentides) in the Laurentian mountains about 45 minutes north of Montreal.

The area was inhabited by the Montagnais First Nations tribe, until the French settled it in the first half of the 19th century, establishing an agricultural presence throughout the valleys.

During the 20th century, The Laurentians and specially St-Sauveur became a popular tourist destination, based on a cottage and lake culture in the summer, and a downhill and cross-country ski culture in the winter.

The Laurentians still offer a weekend escape for Montrealers and tourists from New England to Ontario, though with the building of a major highway through the area in the 1970s (Highway 15), the area has experienced a lot of growth. Its largest city is now Saint-Jérôme, with a 2006 census population of ~ 64000 inhabitants.

St-Sauveur is well known for its local ski hills, which market themselves jointly under the name of "Valley of Saint-Sauveur", and the after-ski establishments in town. Its close proximity to Montreal, the snow-making capability, and night-time skiing, make St-Sauveur a popular destination for skiers.

City Area: 48 Km2 (18.5 sq mi)

Population: ~ 8900

Stats for Ski Hills:
- Vertical: 700'
- Number of Lifts: 8
- Trails: 38