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Charlevoix, December 14, 2009 – Le Massif de Charlevoix becomes an extraordinarily magical kingdom Sunday, December 20 on its annual Santa Claus Day. For as little as $15, bearded Santas of all ages wearing classic seasonal regalia – red tuque and coat – access the snowy slopes in a land where skiable vertical is the highest East of the Canadian Rockies.
On this special day, both tall and small are invited to find event ambassador Jean-Luc Brassard among the countless Santas in attendance, and receive a sweet treat. At 1:30pm, Santas are invited to take part in the grand parade gathering the day’s participants on a summit-to-base fun run down an easy slope. Last year, nearly 1,150 “real” Santas took part in the day, riding the trails for next to nothing, rekindling both with the spirit of the Holiday Season, and with winter’s finer pleasures. |
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Credit : Valérie Brière
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$15 Buys a Gift Prescription for Laughter – So Much, for so Very Little!
All funds collected on this benefit day are to be donated to the non-profit Dr Clown organization, that helps improve the quality of life of hospitalized patients by giving health care a human face and integrating therapeutic clown services. The organization’s social mission is to offer free services to beneficiaries and their relatives, with priority given to children and seniors.
At a time of year when happiness and sharing are everywhere, skiers and riders are also invited to show their generosity by dropping off donations of non-perishable food items at the Guest Services desk, in the Summit Chalet. These will be sent to Baie-Saint-Paul’s Pro-Santé and Aide Partage community service organizations, which aid those less fortunate.
Year-End Festivities: The Torchlight Parade.
This December 30, the mountain will be resplendent with light as this year’s flamboyant Torchlight Parade – open to those aged 7 to 77 – takes off as the evening’s big feature, absolutely free of charge! To wrap up the year on skis under the starry skies, simply head for the summit at 4:30pm equipped with a head light, and you’re on! Afterwards, one and all are invited to partake in a traditional holiday feast at the base chalet, for as little as $15.95.
Swing Your Partner…The Season’s First Free Show-z-après-ski!
At 7pm, December 30, folk band Les cuillères à carreaux is at the heart of this real French –Canadian soirée. Remixing in their own manner songs by La Bottine Souriante, Rêve du Diable and Bacchus and performing well-loved tunes like Sur la Grand Côte, La poule à Colin and Dans nos vieilles maisons, they promise to have everyone singling, dancing and swinging! Slide fans are invited to come armed with spoons and add to the evening’s highly festive mood.
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Le Massif de Charlevoix is a tourism and recreation project representing a $230M investment between now and 2013. Beyond Le Massif Ski Area, this original project spans from Baie-Saint-Paul to Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in the Charlevoix. Among other features, the on-territory offer includes a touring train and rail shuttle, close to 400 lodging units of which a 150-room bioclimatic hotel, as well as a 500-seat multifunctional venue. The site is destined to become a genuine experiential laboratory focused on tourism. |
