What is the project based on?

Mount Orford Multi-Stakeholder Co-operative is the only alternative that is bound to succeed and which directly involves the citizens of Quebec. In fact, we are all part of the solution!

Mount Orford Multi-Stakeholder Co-op will contribute in creating collective wealth which will be of benefit to everybody. Indeed, the Co-operative is the only real alternative to solve the problem of Mount Orford, and its success lies with the Quebecquers’ engagement and solidarity. At last, the citizens will finally have their say and be heard.

What is the project based on?
It is important to mention that the project elaborated by Coop Orford will be subsequently presented to the members of Mount Orford Multi-Stakeholder Co-op. The members themselves will dictate the orientation of the co-operative development during the general assembly. In addition, the project is oriented towards increasing public awareness regarding environmental protection, and is based on six major values:

1. Access for the majority to the mountain, to all activities and services offered by the co-operative (including skiing and golfing)
2. Family;
3. Education and growing awareness of co-operation and environmental protection;
4. Job creation and preservation;
5. Long-term environmental protection of the territory (the sole construction of a “green” country inn with 50 rooms will be allowed);
6. The will to co-operate and establish partnerships with Mount Orford’s National Park and any organization interested in the success of the project;

In the medium term, Coop Orford wishes to see Mount Orford sector become a center for environmental research and education.

The Project

At the general assembly, Coop Orford will propose to the gathered members:

1. The management of the ski resort and golf course based on the six values mentioned above, and focusing on Mount Orford’s natural qualities.
2. The building of a green country inn, which will eventually become an environmental research and interpretation center. This center is foreseen as becoming a Canadian reference in green building and new wave tourist accomodation. This green country inn meets the educational mission of Mount Orford Multi-Stakeholder Co-operative.
3. A partnership with Le Centre de villégiature Jouvence regarding their educational mission about environmental learning and sustainable development.

4. To transform the yurts located on top of the mountain in shelters for skiers, hikers and snowshoers. So far, these yurts have been used as fast food restaurants, which does not tally with Coop Orford’s values and preoccupations.
5. To offer a shuttle service to meet the customers and members’ needs, and to stimulate the village of Orford.
6. To refurbish the skiing area in order to improve its quality and accessibility for all the family. That would include, amongst other things, replacing Mount Alfred Desrochers’ obsolete chairlift.