15 Canadian Tourist Traps That Are Total Letdowns

13. Mont-Tremblant Village (QC): Resort Overload

Mont-Tremblant is undeniably scenic, with rolling Laurentian peaks and year-round outdoor activities—but its resort village feels more like a theme park dressed in European drag than a mountain town with soul. The cobblestone streets are pre-packaged and pristine, the boutiques blend together, and everything—from coffee to lift tickets—comes at a steep markup. It’s a curated version of alpine life, designed for convenience, not connection. If you’re after something quieter and closer to the real rhythms of the wild, skip the resort and dive into Parc national du Mont-Tremblant. Paddle across mirror-still lakes, hike through dense boreal forest, or cozy up in a rustic cabin where nature dictates the mood—not your itinerary. It’s not branded luxury—but it’s the kind that sticks with you.