Laurentian Heritage WebMagazine

Ste. Agathe and the surrounding lakes have been the favoured destination of generations of North Americans.

During the 20s and 30s, down hill skiing was all the rage and the P'tit Train du Nord played a pivotal role in opening up the Laurentians as a resort area. As the automobile arrived on the scene and the area was accessible by super highway, the trains usefulness finished and the rail line eventually shutdown.