Sentier des cimes Laurentides

What Sentier des cimes Laurentides does

Sentier des cimes Laurentides operates a single, year-round ecotourism attraction in Mont-Blanc, Quebec (Laurentians region), approximately 1.5 hours north of Montreal and 15 minutes from Mont-Tremblant. The core asset is an elevated wooden walkway extending over one kilometer through Laurentian forest, culminating in a 40-meter panoramic tower with a suspended observation net and a 53-meter felt-mat slide billed as Canada's longest. The site is built on the historic Ancienne-Pisciculture, a former 1930s fish farm whose restored building houses the self-service Chez Émile restaurant (70 indoor / 210 terrace seats). The attraction is designed barrier-free — 2.5-meter-wide path, maximum 6% slope, no stairs — making it accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, and reduced-mobility visitors.

The company is the legal entity EAK Sentiers des cimes inc., a Quebec-incorporated subsidiary of Germany's Erlebnis Akademie AG (EAK AG), which operates comparable treetop walks across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ireland, and France. Sentier des cimes Laurentides is EAK AG's first and only Canadian location, opened in 2023. Revenue is generated through tiered daily admission (regular season, Color Odyssey fall, Lumagica winter), three tiers of annual passes, add-on modules (slide, marble runs, circus show, evening events), corporate group packages (Twilight at the Summit, Lumagica Team Experience), and on-site F&B and retail. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the company website (treetop-walks.com/laurentides) and on-site ticket office, supplemented by an exclusive partnership with travel agency Zone Découverte for school and day-camp group bookings.

Seasonal programming is the central operating rhythm: LÀ-HAUT aerial circus show (summer, co-produced with Vague de Cirque), L'Odyssée des couleurs fall foliage experience (September–October), and Lumagica winter illumination (November onward, co-produced with MK Illumination Canada). Customer segments are split across families with children, couples, corporate groups, school/day-camp groups, and individual nature enthusiasts, with no disclosed enterprise anchor customer. Marketing relies on the company's own website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, monthly email newsletter, and earned media coverage of seasonal events.

Name

Sentier des cimes Laurentides

Legal name

EAK Sentiers des cimes inc.

Website

https://treetop-walks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sentier des cimes Laurentides operates a year-round elevated treetop walk attraction in Mont-Blanc, Quebec — a 1+ km barrier-free walkway, 40-meter panoramic tower, and 53-meter slide — serving families, couples, school groups, and corporate clients through ticketed admission, seasonal programming, and on-site F&B and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ecotourism and Outdoor Recreation Attractions

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Tours & Interpretive Services (Ranger-Led, Naturalist, Cultural Interpretation) (THAAAGAB), Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD), National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Treetop walk attraction
• Ecotourism destination
• Outdoor recreation park
• Seasonal light experience
• Accessible nature attraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Mont-royal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Daily admission fees for access to the elevated walkway and panoramic tower. Pricing varies by age category and season (regular vs. Color Odyssey fall season). Children under 6 enter free. E-tickets available for faster entry.
2. Annual Passes: Three tiers of annual passes (Discovery, Prestige) providing unlimited or multi-visit access throughout the year. Includes benefits like free Lumagica access for certain tiers. Personalized with photo.
3. Add-on Activities: Optional paid activities including the 53-meter treetop slide ($2.90 + tax per ride), giant marble runs ($5.95 per marble), and special events with premium pricing
4. Food and Beverage (Chez Émile Restaurant): Self-service restaurant offering soups, chili, sandwiches, snacks, pastries, hot/cold beverages. Restaurant seats 70 indoors and 210 on terrace. Open year-round with seasonal hours.
5. Retail/Boutique: On-site boutique selling gifts, local Quebec and Canadian artisan products, books, wooden toys, stuffed animals, body care products, and souvenirs
6. Corporate Events and Group Packages: Customized corporate events with Twilight at the Summit package ($125/person minimum 50), Lumagica team experience ($49.95/person minimum 8), group rates ($2 off per ticket for 15+), and school group bookings
7. Gift Tickets: Gift tickets available for purchase online or on-site, valid year-round as experiential gifts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sentier des cimes Laurentides operates a year-round ecotourism attraction built around a 1+ km elevated wooden walkway through the Laurentian forest, leading to a 40-meter panoramic tower with a suspended observation net. The core paid experience is admission-based access to the walkway and tower, supplemented by fee-based add-on activities such as Canada's longest 53-meter felt-mat slide, marble runs, and seasonal event programs (Là-Haut circus, Lumagica winter illumination, L'Odyssée des couleurs fall foliage). On-site food and beverage, a gift boutique, and group/corporate packages extend the offering.

Product overview

Sentier des cimes Laurentides operates a single unified attraction — an elevated treetop walk experience in Mont-Blanc, Quebec, approximately 1.5 hours from Montreal. The core product consists of a 1+ km wooden walkway at tree canopy height leading to a 40-meter panoramic tower with a suspended net, augmented by fee-based add-on modules including the 53-meter Treetop Slide, the Là-Haut aerial circus show (summer), Lumagica illuminated winter walk, and L'Odyssée des couleurs fall foliage experience. On-site amenities include Chez Émile Restaurant, gift boutique, and marble run games. The company offers annual passes (Discovery, Nature, Prestige tiers) and corporate packages (Twilight at the Summit, Lumagica Team Experience) as revenue extensions. All experiences are accessible year-round with varying seasonal programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chez Émile: On-site self-service restaurant located in the historic Ancienne-Pisciculture building, offering soups, chili, sandwiches, snacks, pastries, and hot/cold beverages with indoor seating (70 seats) and outdoor terrace (210 seats).
• Là-Haut
• Lumagica
• L'Odyssée des couleurs

Products and services

• Sentier des cimes Laurentides Treetop Walk and Panoramic Tower An immersive year-round treetop walk attraction in Mont-Blanc, Quebec, featuring a 1+ km elevated wooden walkway through the Laurentian forest culminating in a 40-meter panoramic tower with a suspended observation net offering 360-degree views. Open to families, couples, individual visitors, school groups, and corporate groups.
• Treetop Slide (Glissade des cimes) Canada's longest felt-mat slide at 53 meters, accessible directly from the elevated walkway via a small tower. Priced at $2.90 plus tax per ride, card payment only, weather-dependent.
• L\u00e0-Haut Aerial Circus Show Approximately 35-minute aerial circus performance presented inside the panoramic tower at 20+ meters height, featuring acrobats in collaboration with Vague de Cirque. Included with regular admission during the summer season.
• Lumagica Winter Illumination Experience Winter illuminated night walk experience where the elevated pathway transforms into a glowing forest promenade featuring light sculptures and installations by MK Illumination Canada. Runs from late November through winter.
• L'Odyss\u00e9e des couleurs Fall Foliage Experience Fall foliage viewing experience offering panoramic views of vibrant autumn colors in the Laurentians. Runs from mid-September to mid-October with extended hours and weekend sunset experiences.
• Chez \u00c9mile Restaurant Self-service restaurant located in the restored historic 1938 Ancienne-Pisciculture building offering soups, chili, sandwiches, snacks, pastries, and hot and cold beverages. Includes 70 indoor seats and 210 outdoor terrace seats; open year-round with seasonal hours.
• Marble Runs Giant wooden marble runs where visitors can roll marbles down tracks. Marbles are kept by visitors and can be brought back for future visits. Priced at $5.95 plus tax per marble.
• On-Site Boutique On-site gift boutique selling local Quebec and Canadian artisan products, books, wooden toys, stuffed animals, body care products, and souvenirs.
• Annual Passes Three types of personalized annual passes offering unlimited visits for 12 consecutive months: Discovery, Nature, and Prestige tiers, with varying benefits such as Lumagica access.
• Twilight at the Summit Corporate Package Corporate event package offering exclusive late-afternoon tower access with sunset views, live music, boreal-inspired mocktails by KWE Cocktails, and light bites. Priced at $125 per person with a minimum of 50 people.
• Lumagica Team Experience Corporate Package Corporate winter team-building package including evening Lumagica access, illuminated forest walk, hot cider by the fire, snacks, and an annual pass for each employee. Priced at $49.95 plus tax per person with a minimum of 8 people.
• School and Day-Camp Group Bookings Structured educational nature outings for school groups and day camps with educational stations, 2.7 km round-trip walk, and team-building exercises. Reservations handled exclusively through Zone Découverte travel agency; group rate of $2 off per ticket for 15+ visitors.
• Bird Manor Observation Installation An original and playful bird observation installation along the elevated footbridge designed to attract and observe bird species inhabiting the Laurentian forest.
• Free Ground-Level Walking Trails Free ground-level hiking trails easily accessible from the main building, including connections to the P'tit Train du Nord linear park (234 km multifunctional trail).

Quantifiable outcome

• Canada's longest felt-mat slide at 53 meters
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vague de CirquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Vague de Cirque to create Là-Haut, an aerial circus show performed inside the panoramic tower at 20+ meters height. Show runs summer season (early July to late August) with approximately 35-minute performances. Created specifically for the unique tower setting, combining acrobatic performance with nature views.
• MK Illumination CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with MK Illumination, a global leader in themed and lighted installations, to create Lumagica winter illumination experience. MK Illumination designs immersive light sculptures that transform the forest into a magical illuminated promenade. Building on success of Lumagica experiences across Europe and Asia, bringing expertise in blending nature, art, and light.
• KWE CocktailsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for exclusive mocktail creations for events and evenings at Sentier des cimes. Signature mocktails include Le Spritz Nordique, Le Boréal Bloom, and La Flore Sauvage, created exclusively using KWE Cocktails products.
• Gourmet SauvageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for exclusive boreal-inspired products used in mocktail creations for events. Products sourced from Gourmet Sauvage complement the natural, forest setting of the attraction.
• Zone DécouvertecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership with Zone Découverte (division of Les Promotions Zone), a Quebec travel agency and tour operator specializing in student group travel and school activities for over 18 years. Handles all school group and day camp reservations. Contact: 514-990-9663, [email protected]. Holds Quebec travel agency license.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald: Flagship EAK AG treetop walk in Germany's Black Forest Nature Park. Sister property offering an elevated walkway, observation tower, and seasonal event programming; serves as the conceptual template for the Laurentides site and a benchmark for operating performance.
• Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park: Elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River in New York State. While structured as a public park rather than a paid attraction, it represents the closest U.S. elevated-walkway comparable and competes for similar drive-to leisure and experiential tourism demand in the northeastern corridor.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: Canada's most established elevated-walk attraction, combining suspension bridges, a cliff walk, and treetop experiences in North Vancouver, BC. Directly comparable business model — ticketed nature-based elevated walk with ancillary F&B, retail, and seasonal events — and the closest Canadian analogue to Sentier des cimes.
• Beyond the Trees Avondale: Operated by parent company Erlebnis Akademie AG in Avondale, Ireland. Sister property of Sentier des cimes Laurentides using the same EAK treetop walk template (elevated walkway, observation tower, accessible design), making it the most directly comparable operating peer for unit economics and programming.

Emerging players

• Go Ape: U.S./U.K.-based aerial adventure and treetop course operator with locations across North America. An emerging player offering a more activity-intensive (zip lines, obstacle courses) treetop experience; conceptually adjacent and targets similar family and group segments.

Broad incumbents

• Mont-Tremblant Resort: Major four-season resort located only 15 minutes from Sentier des cimes in the Laurentians. A broad incumbent offering skiing, mountain biking, village retail, and lodging; competes for tourist mindshare, accommodation bundles, and corporate group business in the same corridor.
• African Lion Safari: Drive-through wildlife safari park in southern Ontario drawing family and group visitors from the Greater Toronto Area and broader Ontario. A broader Canadian nature-tourism incumbent sharing a similar drive-to leisure model with annual passes and group packages.
• Zoo de Granby: One of Quebec's largest family attractions, combining animal exhibits with amusement rides and a water park. A broad Quebec family-entertainment incumbent that competes for the same regional family day-trip and group-booking demand as Sentier des cimes Laurentides.
• Parc Oméga: Drive-through wildlife park in Montebello, Quebec, attracting similar family and senior visitors to the Outaouais/Laurentians corridor. A broader Quebec nature-tourism incumbent competing for the same discretionary day-trip and weekend leisure spend as Sentier des cimes.

Regional players

• Le Massif de Charlevoix: Year-round mountain resort in Charlevoix, Quebec, combining ski operations with a hotel, train service, and event programming. Regional Quebec mountain tourism peer drawing visitors from the same Quebec and Ottawa\u2013Gatineau markets and competing for nature-based experiential tourism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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