Quebec — The ski industry in Quebec is bigger than you would think. The province, which is slightly smaller than Alaska, features over 70 ski resorts. That’s more than any state in the United States or province in Canada. Cool temperatures and snowy weather were a recipe for success for Quebec ski resorts this past ski season.
This week, the Quebec Ski Areas Association (ASSQ) announced its skier visitation totals for the 2025-26 season. The 2025-26 season saw 6.317 million skier days, a 6% increase over the prior winter. Lift ticket revenues reached $263.7 million CAD (nearly $191 million USD), a record high for the province. Season passholders are also on the rise, recording an 11% rise over the prior year.
“These preliminary results demonstrate that Québecers continue to embrace winter recreation and that ski areas successfully delivered a high-quality experience despite the operational challenges facing the industry,” said Yves Juneau, President and CEO of ASSQ. “Québecers want to stay active during the winter season, and ski areas are thrilled to see that snow sports remain one of the preferred ways for families and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy winter in Quebec’s mountains.”
Regionally, there were some interesting trends. The top three in visitation, which tally 77% of skier visits, remained the Laurentians, Eastern Townships, and Quebec City/Charlevoix. There were two regions with notable growth: the Outaouais region saw a 20% rise in visits, and the Mauricie region saw a 19% rise. Mauricie is home to La Tuque, while Outaouais features Mont Sainte-Marie and Camp Fortune.
Quebec saw many noteworthy stories last winter. This includes the continued growth of the Quebec Mountains Ski Company and the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies plan to modernize Mont-Sainte-Anne. Next winter will see the first of three new lifts open at Mont-Sainte-Anne, along with the introduction of a new quad chairlift at Mont Sutton. Other mountains plan snowmaking investments to better prepare for the warmer winters ahead.
The metrics are also impressive, considering the struggles two of the province’s major ski resorts faced. Le Massif experienced a multi-week labor strike that nearly derailed their entire season. Mont-Sainte-Anne had to delay the start of its season after the Quebec government forced them to remain closed over lift issues.
The Quebec season began and concluded at Sommet Saint-Sauveur. The Quebec ski resort began its ski season on November 9th and concluded it on May 18th. Summer camps for terrain park skiers are planned there for next month.
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