Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré

Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré offers several reasons to visit for a trip focused on culture, public art, and Lac-Carré. Historic walking tours, Église Saint-Faustin, and the south-facing Belvédère Simone-Levert-David give the area its distinct character. When choosing your destination, you can consider whether you would rather explore local history, see art, or spend time by the lake.

History and art in the area

The MRC des Laurentides map of outdoor activities and culture includes both historic walking tours and public art tours in Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré. This gives culture enthusiasts two different themes to explore: the area’s history and works of art in public spaces. Église Saint-Faustin is considered architecturally significant and worthy of heritage preservation. It was built in 1894 and expanded in 1907.

Another cultural landmark is Maison des Arts Saint-Faustin. It was inaugurated on May 4, 1996, as an exhibition and gathering center for painters, sculptors, and artisans. An outdoor artwork is also among the examples mentioned: L’Arbre de l’Amour stands in Parc de la Gare de Mont-Blanc. The artist Alessandro Gamacchio created it in June 2012. These different places and works make art and architecture distinct themes for your trip, alongside walking tours through Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré.

Views at Lac-Carré

Built in 2015, the Belvédère Simone-Levert-David provides access to Lac-Carré and faces south. It also offers a spectacular view of Centre de ski du Mont Blanc. The lookout and lake access are both highlights here. If you would like to include a striking viewpoint in your stay, the Belvédère is a specific point of reference when choosing your destinations.

A nature experience in Mont-Blanc

The Sentier des cimes Laurentides is located in Mont-Blanc and offers a nature experience along a 1,350-meter trail accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. A wooden walkway leads to a 40-meter-high observation tower with a 360-degree view. The trail also features a net suspended over the abyss and the paid Glissade des cimes. These features offer different experiences: the trail leads to the viewpoint, while the net and slide are additional attractions at the Sentier des cimes Laurentides.

On the historic grounds of the Ancienne-Pisciculture, a terrace, restaurant, level paths, and seasonal activities add to the experience for all ages. So, in addition to the trail and observation tower, there are other things to enjoy on the grounds. Since the Glissade des cimes requires a fee, you can take this into account separately when planning your outing.

More routes through the landscape

The Parc linéaire Le P’tit Train du Nord offers 200 kilometers of trails for cycling, hiking, running, or an outing through the landscape. This gives you another way to shape your trip: you can center the day on an active outing along a longer route or focus more on cultural walking tours and artworks. The 200-kilometer length describes the trail network; it does not indicate which section you will choose.

The different highlights can help you choose a location when searching for a vacation rental. If you choose Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré for its historic walking tours, public art, and Lac-Carré, focus your search on this area. If the Sentier des cimes Laurentides is a central reason for your trip, note that it is located in Mont-Blanc. This will help you decide which destination best matches the experiences you have planned, without treating the two places as one.

Other destinations you can also visit as you plan your trip: Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Val-Morin, Sainte-Agathe-Des-Monts, Lac-Supérieur, Val-David, Village De Labelle, La Conception, and Mont Tremblant.

For the broader travel guide: Les Laurentides.