GROUPE TAQ | DIVISION FABER
RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION
Faber has been an integral part of the Canadian landscape for over 150 years. With its increased production capacity, Groupe TAQ | Faber Division now stands among the largest snowshoe manufacturers in the world.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE, BUILDING INCLUSION
Groupe TAQ, a non-profit organization, provides a rewarding and inclusive work environment for a majority of people living with functional limitations. Through its subcontracting operations and the manufacturing of snowshoes for the North American market, this social enterprise offers stable, permanent, and high-quality employment to more than 300 people, including 250 employees living with disabilities.
At Faber, we are committed to delivering the highest quality snowshoes while promoting social inclusion and responsible innovation.
Canadian manufacturer
A snowshoe manufacturer since 1870, Faber offers a wide range of snowshoes for snowshoers across North America and beyond. From our high-tech snowshoes to accessories and harnesses for this winter sport, every snowshoer, from sportsman to professional, will find a model to suit his or her needs and requirements.
With over 150 years of experience in snowshoe manufacturing, Faber has developed a complete range of products and a production capacity that makes it one of the world's leading producers.
The quality of our products, our experienced workforce and our specialized equipment are the key to our success! We invest every year in research and development, enabling us to constantly improve our snowshoes to meet the evolving needs of snowshoers. Our patented S-Line and Wing Traction Decking (WTD) snowshoes, Arcatech frames and DS pivot system are the fruit of these efforts.
Our story
| 1870 | Faber & co. is founded by Noé Sioui & Céline Gros-Louis |
| 1949 | "Faber" trademark registration |
| 1987 | Taken over by Guy et Richard Faber, the 4th generation to run the company |
| 1998 | Aluminium snowshoes debut |
| 2008 | Development of the patented Wing Traction Decking (WTD) on hybrid snowshoes |
| 2016 | Launch of the S-Line sliding-step snowshoe |
| 2017 | The beginning of Groupe TAQ and Faber's partnership |
| 2021 | Acquisition of Faber by Groupe TAQ and the creation of Groupe TAQ | Faber Division |
Faber's Factory - 1944
Groupe TAQ | Faber Division - 2025
