A monument in tribute
to Louis Dufour
For the love of skiing ❤️
A monument to Louis Dufour, a great builder of Quebec's ski and tourism industry, was unveiled this afternoon on Côte 70 of Sommet Saint-Sauveur. An owl, synonymous with wisdom, was chosen to represent the pioneer; carved in stone, it will continue to watch over the Saint-Sauveur valley for generations to come. The work was created by artist Jean Bisson Biscornet and designer Geraldo Pace, both of whom attended the ceremony. “I wanted to find something that represented Louis well, but above all what he brought to the table through his relationships with his loved ones and the community. The owl is a wise animal with unerring vision. It captured his soul and the importance he had for the region,” said Mr. Pace on the day of the unveiling.
Louis' family and friends were present on the mountain for the occasion. Béatrice Hébert, Louis-Philippe Hébert and David Dufour took turns at the microphone to talk about Louis from various angles, including his involvement with the company, his importance to the North American ski industry, and his connection with the monument. The monument was then unveiled by the Dufour family. Musicians played classical music; combined with blue skies and temperatures approaching 20 degrees, the setting was truly enchanting. “We are proud to have been able to realize this monument in collaboration with two local artists. It will be, as Louis would have wanted, a magnificent gathering place with a superb view of the valley he loved so much”, said Louis Philippe Hébert, President of Groupe les Sommets.
With Louis watching over the mountain, we're ready for winter 2022-2023. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes very soon!
About the craftsmen :
Jean Bisson Biscornet
A native of Val-Morin, Jean Bisson Biscornet moved back to the Laurentians after learning and practicing ultramarine stonework. From his studio in Val-David, he creates singular works: often the result of experiments and amalgams of materials, his art is linked to the life that surrounds us. His work can be found in Nunavut, the United States, Switzerland, Brittany, Ontario and Quebec (artistesartisans.valdavid.com).
Geraldo Pace
A good friend of Louis Dufour, Geraldo Pace has enjoyed a highly successful professional career over the years. He abandoned fashion photography to devote himself to commercial and conceptual photography. He also immortalizes portraits and participates in corporate projects and collaborations with other artists who call on his creativity. “Despite my experience - and perhaps because of it - I have preserved my sense of wonder. When I'm looking for a new source of inspiration, Nature provides.” (geraldo-pace.com)
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