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Alexandra Diaz is an author, host, and producer. She also happens to be a huge  fan and collaborator of BALNEA – in fact, she’s been a frequent guest since the spa’s early days. Here’s how she gives body and mind a much-needed break.   What draws you to BALNEA? The turnkey experience. I’m taken care […]

“A velodrome is more than a training facility; it’s a place to meet other avid cyclists.” The idea for the centre was born from a group of can-do mountain bikers in the 1990s after Bromont hosted the first-ever world championships in Quebec. “This led to the creation of the centre as a top training venue […]

Dominick Ménard knows a thing or two about gravel biking. On top of creating the web and TV series Bonvelo and serving as the ambassador for Pittstop Vélo-Café, he’s also a two-time member of the national mountain biking team. Plus he just biked 23,000 km from BC to Argentina. He’s now back at his base […]

Bromont is mountain biking territory. Just look at the Parc des Sommets and Bromont, montagne d’expérience (aka BME). Where else can you find two awesome side-by-side sites to enjoy your favourite sport? We asked Marie-Christine Daignault, coach and editor of Racines mountain biking magazine, what makes the duo’s 150 km of trails so special. Here’s […]

“Whenever I chat with friends about where to go golfing, Bromont is always at the top of the list,” says Max Lalonde, well-known Quebec TV and radio sports host. Lalonde has played the region’s greens on multiple occasions but says the courses in Bromont are his favourites. Royal Bromont : stunning views “The early-season greens […]

Si petit soit-il et Julius Café : Family-run pastry & specialty coffee shop duo   Think chocolate-dipped cheesecakes & Costa Rican coffee freshly roasted on-site. In other words: a haven of happiness! Try the original cheesecakes (including orange creamsicle, funfetti, chai pecan and pistachio & rosewater!) Pittstop Vélo-Café : Good eats & drinks for remote […]

Parc des Sommets is a community love affair. This network of mountain summits overseen by Amis des sentiers de Bromont is a great example of how trails can be managed in a healthy way in protected environments – and still give nature lovers a magnificent playground to enjoy. “Thanks to the community, we’ve been able […]

Le Roux Buvette & Caviste is no mere restaurant. Its stunning views of the mountain and Yamaska River make it a complete sensory experience. And that’s not all. See why this dining destination nestled at the entrance to Bromont is a must-visit for lovers of wine, cocktails, and local flavours. Most of us associate the […]

Craving good food? Here are our favourite Bromont restaurants. Shack du pêcheur Express: Seafood by the… mountain! Scrumptious seafood on the go! This little sister of Shack du Pêcheur serves up everything from fish & chips to lobster poutine – complete with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and attentive service. Eat-in or picnic in the park […]

Bromont is bliss for beer lovers. It has three microbreweries offering completely different experiences, but all sharing three key ingredients: A burning passion for brewing, delicious local cuisine, and a great good-times vibe. Want to quench your thirst after working up a sweat on Bromont’s bike paths, hiking trails, or golf courses? Take the tour… […]