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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 center of the city of [[Magog, Quebec|Magog]].
'''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==
==History==
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 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080309120014/http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070507/CPACTUALITES/70507071/-1/CPACTUALITES |archivedate=March 9, 2008 }}</ref>
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>


==Recreation==
==Recreation==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of protected areas of Quebec]]
*[[List of protected areas of Quebec]]
*[[List of ski areas and resorts in Canada]]
*[[List of ski areas and resorts in Canada]]ù
*[[Lake Stukely]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Landforms of Estrie|Mont Orford]]
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[[Category:Mountains of Quebec]]
[[Category:Mountains of Quebec under 1000 metres]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Quebec]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Quebec]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Estrie]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Estrie]]
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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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