Sources: Photo : Horse-drawn sleds on a snowy road, circa 1930
From snowy isolation to white goldOnce the snow hit, Saint-Sauveur residents used to hibernate for the long months of winter. It was a battle of the elements…snow was only cleared in the streets in front of houses, so it would accumulate and get packed down by horse-drawn carriages, sleds or sleighs with large metal runners used to transport multiple passengers. In the 19th century, snow was an obstacle for residents, just like the mountain, except for the revenue they earned from selling firewood.During vigils, families organized dance parties and played card games, such as Euchre and the Queen of Spades while children amused themselves with the tops they had made.