Jacques G. Hébert (1936-2006) dedicated his professional life to the leisure industry in Québec. Visionary and entrepreneur he, without a doubt, became one of the predominent figures and pioneer of the modern ski industry in Quebec. An avid sportsman and ski instructor during his studies, he become more interested in the ski industry in 1970 when he purshased all the shares of Mont st Sauveur (with group). He also brought about the diversification of activities : a Sugar Shack at Mont Avila, at Morin-Heights, a campground and «Acro-Nature» adventure center. He also put together an important real estate sector with numerous housing projet within the MSSI properties.