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The area was inhabited by the Montagnais First Nations tribe, until the French settled it in the first half of the 19th Century , establishing an agricultural presence throughout the valleys. During the 20th century, the area also became a popular tourist destination, based on a cottage and lake culture in the summer, and a downhill and cross-country Ski culture in the winter. Ski resorts include St-Sauveur , Mont Tremblant and Gray Rocks . The Laurentides still offer a weekend escape for Montreal ers and tourists from New England to Ontario, though with the building of a major highway through the area in the 1970s ( Autoroute 15 ), the area has experienced a lot of growth. SEE ALSO |