There are two sides of the mountain and what you see isn't always what you get. One side can get rain while the other gets snow at the same time. There is a ski school for kids - 10:30am-3pm and a daycare for the little ones so adults can enjoy skiing. The mountain has plenty of advanced and beginners trails. Some of the trails are pretty long which is nice to practice on. I would recommend the ski school for kids and lessons for adults. Mostly French speaking but everyone knows at least a little English. read more

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I used to go on daily ski trips to Mont Sainte-Anne years ago with Rod Roy ski club. We had an amazing time, mostly good luck with the snow and since then I have been dreaming to spend an extended long weekend in this nice ski resort. MSA has trails of different difficulties, some of the blue slopes are indeed steep and the diamond runs are enjoyably long. Unfortunately the snow fairy was upset on the day we departed from Montreal, instead of snow storm we had rain in mid January all the way up to the ski hill (yeah, unfortunately global warming is not a hoax). The next day the personnel worked hard to make the ski slopes skiable and indeed they did an amazing job. By noon almost all the runs were opened and we found some real snow instead of ice. The MSA runs are longer on the south side and some of them more challenging. On a freezing sunny day the gondola may offer some relief from the cold and the views form the top of the mountain towards Saint Lawrence river are breathtaking. But I personally prefer the north side, after a snow storm this is the best place to have fun. The single chair on this side is backed up by a long T-bar that reminds me the ski days back in the Bulgarian mountains and is good although slow alternative when lines for the lift are too long or you need a shelter from the wind. At the bottom of the north side is also my preferred rustic chalet where you will get the best hot chocolate. The people working at MSA are amazingly friendly, everywhere, in the caff, the ski shops, ticket office they will help with whatever you may need. The apres-ski in the local bar is perfect, there is a fire place next to the window overlooking the hill and reasonable variety of good beers. MSA is very quiet during the night, there is a limited number of options to dine and you need to drive if you would like to go out for dinner, I personally consider this as an advantage. Last but not least, you can upgrade your day pass for night skiing at additional cost of ten dollars, so be careful with the apres-ski. Five stars from the heart!! read more

Mont-Sainte-Anne - Ski Resorts Near Me - Beaupre, Quebec

This is probably the least memorable mountain (during my epic ski road trip), still I'd love to live beside Mont-Sainte-Anne. What a beautiful mountain! MOST AWESOME: big mountain! All levels welcome. Very friendly crowd, skilled (and serious) skiers come here. Beautiful view. TERRIBLE: nothing special, ordinary. But I definitely prefer Sainte-Anne over Mont Tremblant. ============The hills: Blue runs were ACTUALLY steep. Double-blacks? THEY'RE LIKE STRAIGHT DOWN. In comparison to what I'm used to in Ontario, the runs at Mont Sainte Anne were challenging and tons of fun. I could actually/finally push myself here. ============People watching was fun: We visited on a Sunday and Monday, late March. On Sunday, it wasn't crowded at all (surprisingly). On that Monday, a lot of senior people had field trips here. And you know what???? Quebec people take skiing very seriously! Children at 4 (look at those little boots!), ladies at 80, mother of 2 boys (age 6 and 9), spoiled little girls ("daddy i don't want to carry this!!" *throws skis to the floor*)... all are GREAT skiers. By great skiers, I mean they're tackling moguls, they control their speed well, and they look like experts (with their fancy equipment). Some of these children (10 and under) ski better than me!! I wish my parents were ski experts too so I could have started younger! (again, I'm from Ontario. Most are young, snowboarders, and party-goers.) ============Service: Staff at the gondola are very helpful. I almost destroyed their gondola because my ski was stuck (sorry I'm short). Imagine the cost of that thing. They were probably mad but they didn't show it. The ski patrol staff are also very friendly. ============Performance equipment for rental and shopping: There are two shops here for rentals. One at the foot of the mountain (Mont Sainte Anne's shop) and a privately owned one behind it (Ski Michel). I rented mine from Ski Michel (they also have a rental shop at Massif Charlevoix) because I bought my gloves here too. Their actual store (for buying stuff) is just 10 minutes (drive) west on Boul Sainte-Anne, with very friendly staff. A lot of ski shops around this area (10-15 minutes drive away). Don't limit yourself to the shop at the foot of the mountain! Drive around and explore! Unfortunately most close at 4-5pm. ============Cafeteria, Town, and Nightlife: There are a few nice (expensive) restaurants, which I was not interested in (after paying $75 per ticket per day, does it look like I want to pay $80 for dinner?). Nightlife, it's terrible. There's nothing to do when the day ends. People just drive home. Bars and pubs are driving distances away. Our favourite is the Microbrasserie Des Beaux Pres. ============SUMMARY: RECOMMEND: I'd take lessons on this mountain if I lived in Quebec!!! You'll always be able to challenge yourself here. Variety of runs. I also loved that it's not busy. Gondola line-ups went by very fast and smoothly. Also it's the most comfortable Gondola ever (and new!!). DO NOT RECOMMEND: If you're looking for a more unique mountain, visit Le Massif Charlevoix and Massif Du Sud instead. read more

So on a whim we decided to take our kiddos here....We took the gondola UP the mountain and then hiked DOWN... Maybe not the brightest idea we have ever had with a 4 and 2 year old. Thank goodness for baby carriers. The views were spectacular and the day was beautiful! On top of all that there was some sort of event that day so when we arrived back at the bottom there was a little fair going on for the kiddos to play! read more

Large mountain and good conditions. The layout is a bit confusing and you can end up walking a lot (especially if you're on a snowboard) but we had a great time here. The bar scene was meh, but who cares? They have a sugar shack, which you should totally check out. Would return. read more

This is a nice ski mountain. Plenty of trails for all levels. I skied here over the weekend and it was pretty icy. I guess this isn't typical, we heard it rained the whole day before we got here and I also heard it's a low snow year. Due to the weather about 60-70% of the trails were open. The view from the top is beautiful. The lift lines weren't bad at all. I also liked that this place didn't seem to be too commercial. If you stay at the mountain there a couple places to eat. The only one I tried was La Brez for dinner and it was great. If you drive down the street about 5-10 minutes, you'll run into a IGA and gas stations where you can buy some snacks for your ski trip. I'd like to come back here and ski when the conditions are a little better, but overall a good experience. read more

For the value and accessibility I can't speak highly enough from an experienced skiers perspective...meaning these are five stars for East coast options for the above average skiing junkie like myself. Almost as big as Stowe and great terrain with a simple lift system. Plenty for beginners and intermediates and where else besides Tahoe can you see a massive body of water while skiing?! It's an easy drive from Quebec City and you can catch Montmercy falls on the way which is amazing. read more

Nobody's reviewed MSA yet? Shame on vous! Mont Sainte-Anne is a lovely little place near Quebec City. My parents used to come here on long weekends from NY when they were still courting in all seasons. The skiing is decent, and the area is nothing short of charming. The clientele of the mountain are courteous, and there is a decent amount of terrain. It's a great place even for non-skiers, especially because you're so close to Quebec City. There is varied terrain for all levels of skiers. The real stand out at MSA, though, are the cross-country ski trails. I personally HATE x-country skiing, but I can appreciate it, and this is one of the best places in North America to do it. They've got a ton of trails that are very well maintained. In fact, one of my earliest memories is of cross-country skiing here with my family . . . I think I whined the whole time (but I was bratty) Come up here to get the full ski-resort experience for a fraction of the price, and with a little less of the showiness. read more

I first came to Mont Saint Anne as a teenager 20 years ago. So when my husband suggested a skiing vacation in Quebec, I immediately thought of Mont Saint Anne and Le Massif. Both places still look exactly like they were 20 years ago! In fact, compared to other skiing resorts, the Saint Anne looks completely deserted mid-week. The ski tickets cost the same as our Blue Mountain "bunny hill", but the skiing here is amazing, especially in March when it's not so cold. Our favorite runs were La Crete, Beauregard, and L'Espoir - the views of St Lawrence River were a premium. We also really liked our "warm up" blue runs La Beaupre and Le Gros Vallon. Don't miss a maple syrup candy shack at La Pichard, unfortunately it was closed most of the days mid-week. Don't eat at the chalet, the food there is gross, the best lunch is at the little cafe "Le Tre Becks" near tickets/information - we loved their crapes and almond croissants! All our friends go to Tremblant, but it's super busy there even on weekdays and, with hwy 30 bypass in Montreal, the Saint Anne is just 1.5hr longer drive from Toronto, especially when the roads are clear. read more