Founded in 1979

The Quebec Ski Area Association (ASSQ) is a non profit organization founded in 1979. It was created at the initiative of ski area owners in Quebec to defend the interests of the industry with the government while also promoting skiing. The ASSQ is primarily funded through the sale of the Ski Passe-Partout, the Provincial Pass, and the membership fees. A total of 73 ski areas are represented by the Association.

Mission

To represent, support and defend the interest of member ski areas, promote the practice of alpine skiing, and enhance both the customer experience and the sustainability of ski areas.

In the context of climate change, our mission takes on an additional responsibility: to support the industry and the public in the evolution of ski areas and the development of mountain activities.

Our goals

The Quebec Ski Areas Association defines itself as an organization that brings together and represents ski areas in Quebec. To this end, the corporation pursues the following objectives:

Unite ski areas owners

Unite station owners, under the aegis of the same non-profit association.

Promote ski areas interests

Promote ski areas interests and adopt any favorable measures to their exploitation.

Obtain the benefit of the legislative authorities

Solicit, promote and obtain from any legislative, municipal or other authority, any law, decree, ordinance, statute, franchise or concession likely to benefit the Association or be useful to it. Fight any proposal or request that could directly or indirectly harm it.

Foster harmony

Foster understanding and harmony between ski areas and their suppliers and promote their common interests by organizing exhibitions and other activities

Support

Support a newsletter.

Delegate representatives

Delegate representatives to organizations where interrelation can be useful and favored.

Inform and animate the members

Upon request, inform and lead its members on all matters of common interest through technical or other support.

Receive and solicit donations

Provide its members with services of all kinds in relation to the goals of the corporation. Receive and solicit donations, bequests and other contributions of the same nature in money, in real estate value; administer such donation, bequest, contribution and organize subscription campaigns; acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise and own, operate the movable and immovable property necessary for the above purposes.

Association values

  • At the heart of our associative actions, we promote the sharing of knowledge, cooperation, solidarity and the concerted effort of our human resources.

  • We are committed to transparency, fairness and respect in all of our business dealings.

  • Our actions are guided by passion and dynamism, just like our sector of activity!

  • The promotion of health and healthy lifestyles drives our desire to offer the best programs and services.

  • Our decisions bear witness to our desire to innovate and excel in accordance with the best management practices.