Village Squire, 1975-01, Page 24150 inches of natural snow. All resorts offer
package vacations. A ski week for two
consisting of lodging for six nights starting
Sunday, meals, lift tickets, ski lessons and
nightly entertainment costs as little as
$150.00
The Laurentians are easily accessible by
air. Upon arriving at Montreal International
Airport, skiers have the option of travelling
by rented car on a six -lane autoroute (which is
lighted at night) or using a special limousine
service which drops them off at their hotel.
Toll-free telephone service is available to
anyone wishing additional information or
reservations at 10 major Laurentian resorts.
In eastern Canada, (Quebec, Ontario and
New Brunswick), call 1-800-261-6222.
(Toronto residents dial 455-2231.)
Detailed information including daily snow
reports can be obtained by contacting the
Canadian Government Office of Tourism at
150 Kent Street, Ottawa, K1A OH6.
You will find it in Quebec City in every
season of the year but with winter "joie de
vivre" seems to reach its peak. With the first
snow, every Quebecois thinks of "Le
Carnaval" and "Bonhomme Carnaval"
dances with joy knowing that soon the ski
slopes will open.
Quebec City is near one of the most famous
alpine ski centers in Canada and it is now
getting well known for its cross-country trails
which have been compared with Sapporo.
If you've ever been to Mont -Sainte -Anne,
don't be surprised on your next trip if you
don't recognize the place. Many changes
have been made in the last few months.
Among them are new roads, an articial lake
(1,800 x 1,200 feet) and a dam at the base of
the mountain. Le Chalet on rural road
Saint -Julien will serve as a "centre
d'accueil" (rest haven). It will be the main
departure centre for cross-country skiers. A
new chalet will serve 2,000 meals an hour
cafeteria style. A restaurant, bar and a
mexxanine will give you a wonderful view on
the mountain. Next year a new $12 million
hotel with restaurants, cafeterias, bars, 125
rooms and a hundred condominiums will be
opened. It will be the first government -
private enterprise joint venture of its kind in
Canada.
The ski slopes have also been renovated. La
"piste familiale" has been widened by 80
feet. Two other slopes "S" and "Super S"
were leveled and seeded. This will extend by
three weeks the skiing period.
Last year, when most of the ski slopes were
closed because of bad weather, the ones
around Quebec city were still open. In fact,
(on the north side), Mont -Sainte -Anne was in
operation from November the 20th to May the
5th.
For 1974-75, four new slopes equipped with
a new fast T -bar will be in operation.
One of the biggest events of 1975 will be
the North American Championship of
cross-country skiing. Champions from
Europe, Sweden, Russia and other parts of
the world will participate.
Other places like LacBeauport with its
artificial snow and Stoneham are centers
where skiers will enjoy their favorite sport.
HAPPY
EASTER!
Don't put all your eggs
in Santa's basket
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And do not forget that if you are tired of
skiing, you are near America's loveliest Old
World city of Quebec and some of the world's
finest meals.
Two new hotels have just opened, the
Quebec Hilton and Loews' Le Concorde.
Their rooms are luxurious. The choice of the
restaurants are quite broad and will satisfy
every taste and pocket -hook.
The Quebec Hilton, a great convention
hotel, has a total meeting capacity of 6,000
people. One of the four restaurants, "Le Cafe
de la Place", is a self-service. Le Caucus
specializes in sea food. Le Toit de Quebec is
located at the top of a 23 -story building.
Loews' Le Concorde at Place Montcalm has
eight bars and restaurants. For a quick lunch
try Les Fines Herbes with an open window on
the Plains of Abraham. L'Astral at the 29th
floor, a 360 degree revolving restaurant,
gives you a panoramic view of Old Quebec.
You must Quebec at night, "fantastique"!
At LeBoeuf Charolais, the Chef prepares
dinner at your table.
The best way to visit Quebec is on foot. The
charm of that 17th century walled city is
unique. Since Samuel de Champlain founded
Quebec in 1608, people have been fascinated
by the walls of this city, its old streets, the
majestic St. Lawrence River, the Plains of
Abraham, and the historic Citadelle.
History and good eating adds interest to
the skiing season and if you are in Quebec
during "le carnaval" you will feel like "un
vrai Quebecois" and "la joie de vivre" will
really get you...Amusez-vous bien et bon
appetit!
We know where
summer is hiding...
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