Nearby, on the shores of Lac des Sables, is STE-AGATHE-DES-MONTS , a luxurious resort since the 1850s and the largest town in the Laurentians. Situated 97km from Montréal and almost entirely quashed by commercialism, it's a good base for exploring the less developed towns and the wildlife reserves further north; there is little to do here. Ste-Agathe is expensive. The cheapest accommodation is the dull Motel St-Moritz , 1580 rue Principale (tel 819/326-3444 or 1-800/567-6752, www.polyinter.com/st-moritz ; $40–60). Of the three B&Bs , only Au Nid d'Hirondelles , 1235 des … more »
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is a town in the province of Quebec in the regional... more »