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Parc du Mont-Comi in Saint-Donat, Quebec, developed from a community effort to create year-round outdoor recreation. Local promoters formed a corporation in 1967, raised funds to buy the mountain, and opened the center in 1973 after early, improvised work on the slopes and quick additions such as a T-bar, chairlift, and new runs. Beyond skiing, the site expanded to include summer activities and Camp Soleil et Verdure in 1975. After bankruptcy in 1998, Denis Roussel and his brothers bought the mountain, a turning point seen as giving it a second chance. Volunteer-maintained trails, Ski Boom, and a strong telemark culture remain central to its identity.
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Québec · Canada