Paul Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 A bit of downer news yesterday out of the Rimouski Quebec area that the ski area there, Val Neigette, looks as if it will be closing and the hill will be selling off it's lift, snowmaking equipment and other items as per the link from French CBC as per below. http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1039993/demantelement-installations-val-neigette-station-ski-rimouski I have yet to find an English link to this story. If there is one available it will be posted. Anyway, in either language it's a sad story for the Quebec ski industry. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I saw that on Facebook today as well. Very disappointing. It's always sad to see a place close down. Incredible how at one time in the past there were well over 100 ski areas operating in Quebec, and now it hovers around 70. Hopefully something can happen that would turn things around before it's too late and equipment and infrastructure get removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 I haven't been able to locate an English link to this story. Their website is still active but no news on the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 An update to the Val-Neigette Story: http://www.lavantage.qc.ca/actualites/economie/2017/6/21/les-eventuels-acheteurs-se-retirent.html Apparently there is a little controversy in this story. There had been a potential buyer that has now recently pulled out of the picture in purchasing Val-Neigette. They are now looking into investing into the Val d'Irene Ski Area instead. A quote from the article in regards to a comment made by the leader of the consortium that wanted to invest in Val-Neigette: "We are a consortium of investors interested in entering into an agreement with Val-Neigette, but to have an agreement, we must be able to discuss. Now, the people of Val-Neigette did not want to discuss. They had their idea in mind. It seemed to go in the direction of selling the assets". At this moment it doesn't look good for the future of the area. Full details on the story via the link above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 More to this story. http://www.lavantage.qc.ca/actualites/economie/2017/6/22/nouveau-rebondissement-dans-le-dossier-de-val-neigette.html Negociations seem to be back on track with the group from Montreal. There is however a group from Quebec City seem to be still interested. Lets see where the story goes from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Definitely a story to follow over the summer. Thanks for the latest updates Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 I haven't heard of any updates on this topic recently. I will keep an eye open for anything that comes out and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Some more news, not good news on this topic. The group that was to take over Val-Neigette have pulled out leaving the current administration not a lot of time to settle their debt, or risk placing the hill's equipment up for sale. Not a promising situation to be in. The Rimouski region is on the verge of losing their ski area. The link below outlines the situation, but is from a French media source. http://www.iheartradio.ca/rouge-fm/rouge-fm-rimouski/nouvelles/exclusif-l-acheteur-potentiel-de-val-neigette-se-retire-1.3167996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Very sad news. Hoping things can turn around before it becomes too late. It is always sad to see ski areas close, and even worse when a region loses the only one they have. Amazing there was a time in Quebec when there were well over 100+ ski areas and now... in the low 70s and falling. Let's hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 There seems to be somewhat of a happy ending to this story but still a lot of work to do for the current administration at Val-Neigette. It has been confirmed that the mountain will open this season but on a modified schedule. While the owner is working on making arrangements with creditors, this new schedule is a part of the new plan moving forward for the 2017-18 season. On their website, season pass sales will commence shortly and their hours of operation will be Wednesday nights, Saturday, Saturday nights,and Sunday during the day only, and closed during the week. This seems to be part of the plan in restructuring to allow the mountain to open for the up coming season. https://www.skivalneigette.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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