Quebec — Well, here are some words I never thought I would type out: Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) is spending lots of money on one of its properties.
Yesterday, Mont-Sainte-Anne and the Quebec government announced a relaunch of their partnership, with an investment of $100 million CAD (nearly $72.4 million) to revitalize one of Quebec’s largest ski resorts. These projects are funded partly by RCR, with the other funds coming from two loans provided by the province. The plan is now in the implementation stage.
“We were able to cross the finish line by establishing a true partnership with Investissement Québec and SÉPAQ, enabling the rapid injection of $100 million into the ski mountain’s infrastructure and tourism offering to ensure its modernization. Significant efforts were made by all parties to ensure the long-term coherence and sustainability of the destination through a renewed approach,” said Maxime Cretin, the Vice President and General Manager of RCR’s Eastern Region.
According to Mont-Sainte-Anne’s press release, the following projects are planned
• “Installation of state-of-the-art ski lifts across the entire ski area: the gondola, Express du Sud, Express du Nord, and Tortue lifts will be replaced by three new alignments and three new lifts to improve circulation and overall efficiency. The configuration for replacing the Tortue–Express du Sud combination remains under review to meet technical requirements.
• Modernization of the snowmaking system, enabling: o a 30% increase in snow production capacity. o a 30% reduction in energy consumption.
• Major redevelopment of base and summit areas, integrated into the natural environment and offering innovative spaces and services.
• Installation of a mountain coaster, enhancing 4-season operations.”
The first parts for some of these projects will arrive in February and March 2026. The goal is to begin construction in the summer of ’26. Which projects exactly? As the French Canadians say up there: “Je n’ai aucune idée.” Mont-Sainte-Anne stated that it plans to release a construction timeline later this year.
Real estate development will be another focus for the project. If fully implemented, up to $450 million CAD of real estate could be created around the ski resort. While not specified in the press release, you’d have to imagine that would include homes, condos, and hotels.
Recent Drama @ Mont-Sainte-Anne
This announcement comes as a bit of a surprise, as the province was quite pissed at the ski resort last month. A failed inspection due to a power outage forced Quebec to close several lifts at Mont-Sainte-Anne. While Mont-Sainte-Anne opened for the season, it did so with a limited footprint. The lifts were eventually approved for guests. One of the last hurdles was Quebec’s takeover of the east sector of Mont-Sainte-Anne, which occurred in December. This area features the cross-country trails.
Regardless of the circumstances, it’s great to see MSA receiving some love, as it features some of the best skiing in Eastern North America.
Image Credits: Mont-Sainte-Anne
