Launch of the Glissade des cimes – The longest mat slide in Canada

A thrilling new attraction at the Sentier des cimes

The Sentier des cimes Laurentides is enhancing its visitor offer with a one-of-a-kind attraction in Canada: the Glissade des cimes. With a length of 53 metres and perched more than 20 metres high, this slide promises an exhilarating experience for young and old alike.

Built at the top of the elevator tower at the start of the walkway, the Glissade des cimes allows visitors to extend their treetop adventure with a breathtaking spiral slide. With this new addition, the Sentier des cimes confirms its mission to offer a complete experience that combines nature, fun, and excitement.

An attraction made possible thanks to financial support

This new development is part of an expansion project made possible through the financial support of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), which provided a repayable contribution of $266,500, as well as $90,000 in assistance from the Government of Quebec and Tourisme Laurentides under the Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme (EPRTNT). CED’s support has made possible both the installation of the slide and the creation of Lumagica, an illuminated winter trail set to open in December 2025.

Key Facts – The Glissade des cimes

• Length : 53 metres (the longest mat slide in Canada)
• Height: 20 metres, equivalent to a six-storey building
• Price: $2.90 + taxes per ride (not included in the admission ticket)
• Opening subject to weather conditions

Quotes

“The Sentier des cimes Laurentides is a leading tourism attraction that not only stimulates local economic growth but also improves the region’s appeal among a wide-ranging clientele. Our support attests to our government’s commitment to assist organizations that help to position Quebec and Canada as choice tourism destinations. Congratulations on this promising project for the Laurentides region!”

— The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED

“With the Glissade des cimes, the Sentier des cimes Laurentides once again pushes the limits of the tourism experience. This one-of-a-kind attraction in Canada positions our region as a must-visit destination for nature lovers and thrill seekers. Tourisme Laurentides is proud to have contributed to this project, which enriches the offer and attracts even more visitors to our beautiful region.”

— Martin Lacelle, General Director, Tourisme Laurentides

“The addition of the longest mat slide in Canada at the Sentier des cimes Laurentides enhances an already extraordinary experience and delights both children and adults. After just a few weeks, thousands of enthusiastic visitors have already enjoyed the slide! Thank you to the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, and Tourisme Laurentides for their support.”

  — Nicolas Joly, General Director, EAK Sentiers des cimes inc.

You can find more information on the Treetop Walk Laurentides website.

The press release is also available for download in PDF format.

About Erlebnis Akademie AG

Erlebnis Akademie AG (eak) is one of Europe's leading providers (construction and operation) of nature-based leisure facilities with nature and environmental education elements. It was founded in 2001 in Bad Kötzting / Bavarian Forest as an AG (public limited company) and has been listed on the m:access of the Munich Stock Exchange since December 2015. In Germany, it currently operates five treetop walks: in the Bavarian Forest (2009), on Rügen including the Natural Heritage Center (2013), in the Black Forest (2014), at the Saarschleife (2016) and on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom (2021). In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it is involved in a joint venture in the treetop walks in Lipno (2012), in the Krkonoše Mountains (2017), in the High Tatras (2017) and in Rogla, Slovenia (2019). The company maintains two more treetop walks in the Austrian Salzkammergut on the Grünberg in Gmunden (2018) and in the French Alsace (2021). The Treetop Walk Avondale in Ireland (2022) and the Treetop Walk Laurentides in Canada (2022) are the newest facilities of eak. Eak's other recreational facilities include the adventure playgrounds Adventure Forest Sommerberg and Adventure Forest Saarschleife at the Black Forest and Saarschleife sites, the Forest Kingdom at the Bachledka site and the Adventure Forest Alsace in France. Additional projects at home and abroad are in the planning stage.

www.treetop-walks.com

www.treetop-walks.com/laurentides

Another important component of the Erlebnis Akademie AG is the DoNature gGmbH. This non-profit organisation is committed to the sustainable development of our living environment by combining education and experience in nature. DoNature gGmbH is responsible for environmental education at the German locations and also conducts seminars, events and team training (s.e.t.) with sustainable and nature-oriented aspects.
www.do-nature.de

www.eak-ag.de/en

Contact

Kathy Poulin
Director– Marketing & Communications
Sentiers des cimes inc.
737, rue de la Pisciculture
Saint-Fausting-Lac-Carré
Quebec J0T 1J2
Canada
819-219-0992
kpoulin@sentierdescimes.ca
www.eak-ag.de/en