Since 1939, Tremblant has been reinventing itself, innovating and contributing to the development of new ski enthusiasts. While February 12, 2024, marks an historic day – the ski resort’s 75th anniversary – several activities are sure to set the right mood for the day’s happy celebrations.
Vintage Fashion for a Historic Experience
When there’s a birthday, there’s always a gift! Placing this big day directly under the sign of accessibility, Tremblant had invited all Mont-Tremblant residents to ski free on February 12, 2014, upon presentation of their citizens’ card. To capture the spirit of the 75th, visitors were encouraged to wear their smartest fashions from bygone eras both on-trail and in the photobooth located at the foot of the mountain, to immortalize this momentous day. From 8:30 a.m, everyone could be part of the Tremblant story by having their picture taken and collecting their digital image later, from the Photo Album specially created for this purpose at facebook.com/tremblant.
To start the day off right, Father Deslauriers – an animated character well known to pedestrian village regulars and an important player in the development of the ski industry in the Laurentians – gave his blessing to slide fans from the moment the mountain opened.
A Historic Aerial Photo of “75” at the Summit
At 11:30 a.m, skiers and visitors had a golden opportunity to go down in Tremblant’s history when an aerial photograph of the number 75 using people as pixels was taken from the summit of the highest skiable peak in the Laurentians. Anyone interested in taking part in this image that will travel across generations went at the summit at 11:30 a.m, between the Télécabine Express and the TGV lift.
For lunchtime, the Johannsen Café, Le Grand Manitou, and the Chalet des Voyageurs offered a special menu for the day. Period meals were served to celebrate 75 years of alpine tradition, including the traditional meat pie.
A Grand Finale with a Birthday Cake at Place St-Bernard
At 1:30 p.m. on Place St-Bernard, a lively celebration took place, hosted by a Tremblant veteran, none other than Peter Duncan. Later, students from participating elementary schools presented select creative pieces commemorating the mountain’s 75th, which were collected and placed for safekeeping until their unveiling at festivities marking the ski area’s 100th. An immense birthday cake was served to crown this epic moment.
For details about Tremblant’s history, a storyline offers a synopsis of the resort’s momentous dates.
