The Penguins

The Penguins - a club for women, with its number of members fixed at 40 - was founded in 1932 by a group of avid female skiers. For their symbol, they chose a penguin sliding on its tail. And to improve their skiing, they brought in an expert instructor from Europe, the Duke of Leuchtenberg. With the Duke handling their training, the Penguins were soon making their mark in international competitions

In 1948, John and Bert Molson, great admirers of these female skiers, built them a luxurious clubhouse - with space for all 40 members - on Molson farm. Sadly, the chalet was leveled by fire in the 1990s.

The Jays

In 1962, with the full support of the Penguins, a group of young girls, including Jane and Nancy Holland, started a club for junior skiers. Lessons for the girls - from beginners to experts - were held on the slopes of Saint-Sauveur during Christmas vacation and weekends throughout the season.

The club was soon recognized for its excellence and went on to serve as a model for other junior ski clubs in Canada.