Food Scene
Family-friendly bistro fare with pizza oven and nice patio. Barrier free (with some help). 15 minutes away.
Restaurant Jack Rabbit
2481 Rue de l'ÉgliseFamily-friendly bistro fare with pizza oven and nice patio. Barrier free (with some help). 15 minutes away.
Restaurant l'Épicurieux
2270 Rue de l'ÉgliseWine bar with great tapas. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
Café O'Marguerites
100 Chemin de Ste MargueriteKid friendly brunch / lunch fare with great eco-shop adjacent
Great hippie brunch / lunch spot with loads of organic and vegan options
48 locals recommend
Le Général Café
1303 Rue de la SapinièreGreat hippie brunch / lunch spot with loads of organic and vegan options
Kid friendly & cozy restaurant serving microbrews and local fare nestled in an auberge
51 locals recommend
Le Baril Roulant
1430 Rue de l'AcadémieKid friendly & cozy restaurant serving microbrews and local fare nestled in an auberge
Val-David General Store
2475 Rue de l'ÉgliseGreat café / ice cream shop in local hipster boutique
Tasty brunch spot with a beautiful patio when it's nice out, and a great indoor kids playroom when it's cold. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
31 locals recommend
C'est La Vie Café
1347 Rue de la SapinièreTasty brunch spot with a beautiful patio when it's nice out, and a great indoor kids playroom when it's cold. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
Drinks & Nightlife
An intimate gem of a music venue serving local brews. Barrier free. 20 minutes away.
70 locals recommend
Le Mouton Noir
2301 Rue de l'ÉgliseAn intimate gem of a music venue serving local brews. Barrier free. 20 minutes away.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous hiking trail up Mount Kaaikop, the 2nd highest summit in the Laurentians. Also has a beautiful, quiet beach at the foot of the mountain, as well as rock-climbing for kids.
9 locals recommend
The Interval outdoor solidarity cooperative
3565 Chem. du Lac-LegaultGorgeous hiking trail up Mount Kaaikop, the 2nd highest summit in the Laurentians. Also has a beautiful, quiet beach at the foot of the mountain, as well as rock-climbing for kids.
Always quiet, no motorized boats allowed, this lovely little sandy beach is tucked between the hills of the "village" of Sainte Lucie (population 800). 5 minutes away.
Lac Ménard
Always quiet, no motorized boats allowed, this lovely little sandy beach is tucked between the hills of the "village" of Sainte Lucie (population 800). 5 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic live music programming from September to May, from world music to chansonnier. Barrier free. 20 minute drive away.
34 locals recommend
Théâtre du Marais
1121 10e AvFantastic live music programming from September to May, from world music to chansonnier. Barrier free. 20 minute drive away.
Award-winning historic theatre that features the best of Quebecois and international music acts as part of their season's programming. 25 minutes away.
28 locals recommend
Theater Patriote
258 Rue St VenantAward-winning historic theatre that features the best of Quebecois and international music acts as part of their season's programming. 25 minutes away.
Bilingual cinema in Sainte Adele (25 min drive) features all the latest films in a gorgeous, retrofitted, classic cinema. Barrier free.
78 locals recommend
Pine Ste-Adele
24 Rue MorinBilingual cinema in Sainte Adele (25 min drive) features all the latest films in a gorgeous, retrofitted, classic cinema. Barrier free.
Ceramic arts festival, bringing the best potters / ceramists from Quebec together for 6 weeks. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
http://www.1001pots.com/en/
15 locals recommend
1001 Pots
2435 Rue de l'ÉgliseCeramic arts festival, bringing the best potters / ceramists from Quebec together for 6 weeks. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
http://www.1001pots.com/en/
Essentials
Best grocery store in the region, with all kinds of fresh produce, organics, ready-made foods, butcher / deli, microbrews. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
29 locals recommend
Metro Dufresne & Fils Val-David
2500 Rue de l'ÉgliseBest grocery store in the region, with all kinds of fresh produce, organics, ready-made foods, butcher / deli, microbrews. Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
Health food store with great selection in organics and gluten-free options. Barrier free. 20 minute drive away.
19 locals recommend
Bio Sattva
1340 QC-117Health food store with great selection in organics and gluten-free options. Barrier free. 20 minute drive away.
World-class indoor / outdoor spa experience with massage therapy available on-site. Well worth the 30 min drive north.
184 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant
4280 Mnt RyanWorld-class indoor / outdoor spa experience with massage therapy available on-site. Well worth the 30 min drive north.
Shopping
Fantastic fresh food and local artisan market, every Saturday from 9am - 1pm until (May to October). Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
http://www.valdavid.com/evenements/marche-dete-1/
25 locals recommend
Val-David Summer Market
1361 Rue de l'AcadémieFantastic fresh food and local artisan market, every Saturday from 9am - 1pm until (May to October). Barrier free. 15 minutes away.
http://www.valdavid.com/evenements/marche-dete-1/