Québec National Parks, one of the three magnificent Sépaq Networks

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	Conservation Mission

History

In 1894, a doctor announced plans to build a sanitarium on La Montagne Tremblante. The government approved and a "government forest reserve" was established. Parc de la Montagne-Tremblante was born, even though the sanitarium never saw the light of day.

In 1925, the park was expanded from 60 sq. km. to 3,108 sq. km. These were the glory days of the big logging companies and private clubs, 20 of which had hunting and fishing privileges on park land.

In 1930, pressure groups began calling for the creation of a genuine park based on the American conservation model. Their wish was granted in 1958, thanks to the efforts of scientists at the Lac Monroe Biology Station. That year, some 6,100 visitors passed through the park gates to pitch their tents at the Lac Chat campground.

The passage of the Parks Act in 1977 marked a turning point in the history of the park, putting an end to all hunting and resource extraction on protected land. In 1981, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant made its entry into the select circle of the world's great parks. Finally in 2000, the park’s conservation mission was confirmed, along with its national park status