In recognition of International Women’s Day, Station Mont Tremblant paid tribute to the remarkable career of Lucile Wheeler during a symbolic ceremony held at the Chalet des Voyageurs, in the presence of her family and close friends. The first Canadian to capture an Olympic medal in alpine skiing, 70 years ago in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Wheeler remains a prominent figure in the sporting world. To formally recognize her legacy, the resort announced that the Ligne de Pente trail will be renamed Lucile Wheeler.
Born in Saint-Jovite in 1935, Lucile Wheeler had the privilege of growing up at Gray Rocks, surrounded by entrepreneurs and ski enthusiasts. The daughter of Harry Wheeler Sr., she was introduced to skiing at the age of two and began competing at just 10 years old, notably taking part in the Taschereau Cup and the Ryan Cup on Mont Tremblant.
Trained by renowned coaches such as Herman Gadner, John Fripp, Bob Richardson, Charlie Duncan, Ernie McCulloch and Pepi Salvenmoser (Austrian), she competed in her first Olympic Games in 1952, in Oslo. Her bronze medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics marked a major milestone in her career. Two years later, in 1958, she won two gold medals and one silver medal at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Bad Gastein, Austria. Also in 1958, Lucile Wheeler won the Lou Marsh Trophy for Canada’s Athlete of the Year, cementing her status as an exceptional athlete. Over the years, she has received numerous honors, including induction into the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and appointment to the Order of Canada.
The trail renaming will be implemented gradually over the coming months. The resort will update signage, trail maps, interactive maps and on-site displays. Skiers and snowboarders will be able to fully rediscover the trail under its new name starting with the opening of the 2026–27 winter season.
