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==History==
==History==
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. Inside the 80 hectares 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> [http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/estrie/2006/09/06/001-react_Mont_orford.shtml]</ref> This was successfully opposed by several groups, including environmental. On May 7, 2007, new Environment Minister [[Line Beauchamp]] announced that the province will not sell Orford.<ref>[http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070507/CPACTUALITES/70507071/-1/CPACTUALITES]</ref>
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. Inside the 80 hectares 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 will not sell Orford.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080309120014/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}}</ref>


==Recreation==
==Recreation==

Revision as of 22:10, 7 August 2014

Ski Mont Orford
LocationOrford, Quebec
Nearest major cityMagog
Vertical589 m (1,932 ft)
Top elevation850 m (2,790 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
Website[1]

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 a few minutes away from the town of Magog.

History

In 2006, the provincial government and then-Environment 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. Inside the 80 hectares 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 will not sell Orford.[2]

Recreation

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. The main summit, Orford, is served by a $6.5 million hybrid lift.[citation needed]

Other infrastructure on the mountain include:

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

See also

References

  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).

External links

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

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