Mont Orford

Mount Orford is named after the township Orford. Its name first appears in print between 1815 and 1831. This was successfully opposed by several groups, including environmental. On May 7, 2007, new Environment Minister Line Beauchamp announced that the province would not sell Orford. Following on the heels of strong citizen support Orford Park has since been expanded several times adding over 100 square kilometers of protected area. ==Recreation==

The ski resort consists of three summits: Mont Giroux, Mont Orford, and Mont Alfred Desrochers. It is the home mountain of Olympic medalist Nicolas Fontaine, for whom there is a track named in his honour. Other infrastructure on the mountain currently include: • Base lodge with bar, cafeteria, and rooftop terraces • Groomed cruising trails as well as moguls/glades • Ski shop, repair shop, and rental center Former infrastructure : • Triple yurt summit lodge • Summit snack bar ==See also==