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{{Infobox ski area
{{Infobox ski area
|name = Ski Mont Orford
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|location = [[Orford, Quebec]]
|location = [[Orford, Quebec]]
|nearest_city= [[Sherbrooke]]
|nearest_city= [[Magog, Quebec|Magog]]
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|liftsystem= 1 [[Gondola lift|gondola]], 4 [[chairlift]]s,<br> 4 [[Magic carpet (ski lift)|magic carpet]]
|liftsystem= 1 [[Gondola lift|gondola]], 4 [[chairlift]]s,<br> 4 [[Magic carpet (ski lift)|magic carpet]]
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|external_link= [http://www.orford.com/hiver_fr/accueil.php]
|external_link= [http://www.sepaq.com/pq/mor/index.dot?language_id=1 Official website]
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'''Mount Orford''' ({{lang-fr|Mont Orford}}) is a mountain and ski resort located in the [[Mont-Orford National Park]] in the [[Eastern Townships]] region of [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It is {{convert|10|km|abbr=on|0}} northwest of the centre of the city of [[Magog, Quebec|Magog]].


==History==
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:Orford2.jpg |thumb|right| The Gondola]] -->
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In 2006, the provincial government and then-Environment Minister [[Claude Béchard]] announced the increase of the size of Orford as a national park. In addition, they would have sold the ski resort and golf course to private interests. Inside the {{convert|80|ha}} that were to be sold, developers planned to build condominiums, restaurants, boutiques and a hotel. The planned development was to be similar to [[Mont-Tremblant]] but on a lesser scale, and several other projects had been planned previously.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/estrie/2006/09/06/001-react_Mont_orford.shtml| title=Québec ira de l'avant| date=6 September 2006| accessdate=7 August 2014| language=French}}</ref> This was successfully opposed by several groups, including environmental. On May 7, 2007, new Environment Minister [[Line Beauchamp]] announced that the province would not sell Orford.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070507/CPACTUALITES/70507071/-1/CPACTUALITES |title=Québec renonce à privatiser le mont Orford |last=Ouellet |first=Martin |date=7 May 2007 |language=French |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080309120014/http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070507/CPACTUALITES/70507071/-1/CPACTUALITES |archivedate=March 9, 2008 }}</ref> Following on the heels of strong citizen support Orford Park has since been expanded several times adding over 100 square kilometers of protected area. <ref>https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1999676/rapport-bape-agrandissement-mont-orford</ref>
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'''Mount Orford''' ({{lang-fr|Mont Orford}}) is a mountain, ski resort and provincial park in the [[Eastern Townships]] region of the [[Canada|Canadian]] province of [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It is a few minutes away from the town of [[Magog, Quebec|Magog]] and one hour from [[Montreal]].


==Recreation==
The ski resort consists of three summits: [[Mont Giroux]], Mont Orford and [[Mont Alfred Desrochers]], and four sides. It is the home mountain of Olympic medalist [[Nicolas Fontaine]], and there is a glade named in his honour. The main summit, Orford, is served by a $6.5 million "Hybrid Chairlift" or [[Telemix]]. This means that on one single cable, instead of only gondolas or only chairs, there are both 8-person gondolas and 6-person chairs. This system is rather common in Europe, but it was the first of its kind in [[North America]].
The ski resort consists of three summits: Mont Giroux, Mont Orford, and Mont Alfred Desrochers. It is the home mountain of Olympic medalist [[Nicolas Fontaine]], for whom there is a track named in his honour.{{cn|date=June 2015}}


Other infrastructure on the mountain currently include{{cn|date=June 2015}}:
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In 2006, the provincial government and then-Environment [[Minister (government)|Minister]] [[Claude Béchard]] announced the increase of the size of Orford as a provincial park. In addition, they would have sold the ski resort and golf course to private interests despite opposition from environmental groups. Inside the 80 hectares sold, developers planned to build condominiums, restaurants, boutiques and a hotel which were opposed by several groups. The planned development was to be similar to [[Mont-Tremblant]] but on a lesser scale and several other projects had been planned previously. [http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/estrie/2006/09/06/001-react_Mont_orford.shtml]. However, on May 7, 2007, new Environment Minister [[Line Beauchamp]] announced that the province will not sell Orford [http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070507/CPACTUALITES/70507071/-1/CPACTUALITES]
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*Base lodge with bar, cafeteria, and rooftop terraces

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*Groomed cruising trails as well as moguls/glades
==Facilities==
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*Triple [[yurt]] summit lodge, unique in the province
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*Base lodge with bar, cafeteria and rooftop terraces
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*Summit Snack-Bar
*[[Telemix]]
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*Mix of groomed cruising trails and challenging moguls/glades
*Ski shop, repair shop, and rental center
*Ski shop, repair shop, and rental center


Former infrastructure :
==Gallery==
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*Triple [[yurt]] summit lodge

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*Summit snack bar
<gallery>
Image:2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Camping Stukeley.jpg|Mont Orford National Park: Stukeley sector camping.
Image:2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Étang Fer-de-lance.jpg|Mont Orford National Park: Fer-de-Lance pond.
Image:2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Lac Stukeley et Mont Chauve.jpg|Mont Orford National Park: Stukeley Lake and Mont Chauve.
Image:2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Plage du Lac Stukeley.jpg|Mont Orford National Park: Stukeley Lake beach
Image:2007-07 Parc du Mont-Orford - Sentier de l'étang Fer-de-Lance.jpg|Mont Orford National Park: Track to Fer-de-Lance pond.
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[List of protected areas of Quebec]]
*[[Eastern Townships]]
*[[List of ski areas and resorts in Canada]]ù
*[[Sherbrooke]]
* [[Mont Tremblant Resort]]
*[[Lake Stukely]]

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* [[List of ski areas and resorts in Canada]]
==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.orford.com Mount Orford] - Official site
* [http://www.sepaq.com/pq/mor/index.dot?language_id=1 Official website of the park]
*[http://www.arts-orford.org/ Orford Arts Centre]
*[http://sosparcorford.org/ SOS Orford Website]
*[http://www.out-there.com/qc08mop.htm Orford Park (Out There)]
*[http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060422/orford_park_060422/20060422?hub=Canada 10,000 rally to save park]
*[http://www.condotelsorford.qc.ca/Pages/en.html/ Nearby Condo-style Hotel]


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[[fr:Mont Orford]]

Latest revision as of 16:12, 30 March 2024

Ski Mont Orford
LocationOrford, Quebec
Nearest major cityMagog
Coordinates45°20′00″N 72°13′00″W / 45.33333°N 72.21667°W / 45.33333; -72.21667
Vertical589 m (1,932 ft)
Top elevation853 m (2,799 ft)
Base elevation261 m (856 ft)
Trails61 Total
33% Easy
26% Intermediate
41% Difficult
Longest run4 km (2 mi)
Lift system1 gondola, 4 chairlifts,
4 magic carpet
WebsiteOfficial website

Mount Orford (French: Mont Orford) is a mountain and ski resort located in the Mont-Orford National Park in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, Canada. It is 10 km (6 mi) northwest of the centre of the city of Magog.

History[edit]

In 2006, the provincial government and then-Environment Minister Claude Béchard announced the increase of the size of Orford as a national park. In addition, they would have sold the ski resort and golf course to private interests. Inside the 80 hectares (200 acres) that were to be sold, developers planned to build condominiums, restaurants, boutiques and a hotel. The planned development was to be similar to Mont-Tremblant but on a lesser scale, and several other projects had been planned previously.[1] This was successfully opposed by several groups, including environmental. On May 7, 2007, new Environment Minister Line Beauchamp announced that the province would not sell Orford.[2] Following on the heels of strong citizen support Orford Park has since been expanded several times adding over 100 square kilometers of protected area. [3]

Recreation[edit]

The ski resort consists of three summits: Mont Giroux, Mont Orford, and Mont Alfred Desrochers. It is the home mountain of Olympic medalist Nicolas Fontaine, for whom there is a track named in his honour.[citation needed]

Other infrastructure on the mountain currently include[citation needed]:

  • Base lodge with bar, cafeteria, and rooftop terraces
  • Groomed cruising trails as well as moguls/glades
  • Ski shop, repair shop, and rental center

Former infrastructure :

  • Triple yurt summit lodge
  • Summit snack bar

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Québec ira de l'avant" (in French). 6 September 2006. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  2. ^ Ouellet, Martin (7 May 2007). "Québec renonce à privatiser le mont Orford" (in French). Archived from the original on March 9, 2008.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1999676/rapport-bape-agrandissement-mont-orford

External links[edit]

45°18′44″N 72°14′31″W / 45.31222°N 72.24194°W / 45.31222; -72.24194

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