In the glittering winter playground of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec—one of Canada’s premier luxury ski destinations—a routine weekend getaway turned into an enduring mystery. On February 2, 2025, 22-year-old Liam Gabriel Toman, a recent college graduate from Whitby, Ontario, disappeared without a trace after a night out with friends. Nearly a year later, as of early 2026, his case remains unsolved, with authorities classifying it as likely criminal in nature. The only tangible remnant of his final moments: his wallet, discovered weeks later emerging from melting snow, its contents eerily intact.
Liam, described by family as sociable, responsible, and deeply connected to his loved ones, had just completed his degree in electronics technology. He was taking a brief hiatus before entering the workforce when he planned the four-night ski trip with two close friends, Kyle Warnock and Colin Lemmings. The trio arrived on January 31, 2025, checking into La Tour des Voyageurs II, a prime accommodation in the heart of the Tremblant village.
The day started perfectly. On February 1, they spent hours carving turns on the resort’s renowned slopes, enjoying the fresh powder and stunning mountain views. That evening, they shared dinner in the village before heading to Le P’tit Caribou, a lively bar popular among visitors. Liam stayed in frequent contact with his parents, Chris and Kathleen Toman, texting updates throughout the night—behavior consistent with his close family ties.
Around 3 a.m. on February 2, Liam decided to head back to the hotel alone. Surveillance footage captured him walking briskly along Chemin du Curé-Deslauriers, phone in hand, appearing calm and purposeful. At 3:16 a.m., he sent what would be his last message. Then, silence.
His friends returned shortly after and realized he was missing. Panic set in quickly. They alerted resort staff and local authorities, launching what would become an extensive search operation involving the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), search and rescue teams, drones, dogs, and volunteers combing the village, trails, and surrounding wilderness.
Despite exhaustive ground searches, aerial sweeps, and reviews of additional CCTV, no further sightings emerged. Liam’s phone went inactive, his bank accounts untouched, and his social media silent—completely out of character for someone described as reliable and communicative.
Then, on March 22, 2025—seven weeks after his disappearance—a resort employee made a chilling find. As spring thaw began melting the accumulated snow, Liam’s wallet surfaced near paths in the village area. Inside were his driver’s license, debit card, hotel access key, and cash—all undisturbed. The discovery shifted the investigation dramatically, ruling out simple misadventure like wandering off-trail into the backcountry. How could his wallet end up abandoned in the snow while he vanished entirely?
The wallet’s condition raised more questions than answers. No signs of struggle, no blood, no other belongings. Family and investigators speculated on possibilities: an encounter gone wrong during his short walk, foul play in the village, or something more sinister. The SQ has since treated the case as a criminal disappearance, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to resolution.
Liam’s parents have remained tireless advocates. They’ve returned to Mont-Tremblant multiple times for ground searches, appealed publicly during events like the Alpine Ski World Cup, and maintained a dedicated website (liamtoman.com) with updates, timelines, and calls for tips. In interviews marking the one-year anniversary in early 2026, Kathleen Toman expressed the family’s ongoing anguish: a profound sense of loss without closure, compounded by the lack of concrete leads.
The resort, known for its safety and glamour, has faced scrutiny. Liam’s family has called for enhanced village security, better late-night monitoring, and improved protocols for missing persons. Yet Mont-Tremblant remains a bustling destination, its slopes alive with skiers unaware of the shadow that lingers from that cold February night.
Nearly a year on, the mystery endures. Liam Gabriel Toman walked into the night after a perfect day on the slopes, leaving behind only a wallet frozen in the snow—a haunting, solitary clue in a case that defies explanation. His family clings to hope that one day, answers will surface from the melting drifts, bringing their son home.
