Snowboarding and Skiing in and Around Greater Toronto Area

If you cannot wait to hit the powder to experience the thrill of downhill skiing or learn how to, there are quite a few options for skiing and snowboarding in and around Toronto.

If you are a beginner choose the nearest ski hill (all have ski gear rental packages). If you want more excitement consider visiting Lakeridge, Dagmar, Brimacombe (Durham Region) and ski areas outside of GTA, if you are an avid skier (listed in Section VI).

Ski lessons are available at most ski areas for ages 3 and up. Select resorts outside GTA offer child care services.

During early (December) and late season (March), always call/check the website before planning your trip.

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I. City of Toronto Ski Areas

Enjoy skiing in the heart of Toronto. Discover skiing and snowboarding through one of many programs like Competitive Skiing and Private Lessons designed for all ages from beginners to advanced skiers/snowboarders. The City snow hill offers four-person chair lift, and night skiing. Both City of Ski Hill locations offer ski lessons for ages 6 and up. Details

1. Centennial Ski & Snowboard

Address: 256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke

Phone: 416-394-8754

Open: Late December/Early January to mid-March (weather permitting). 2021 opening TBA

Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-8pm and Sundays 9am-6pm.

Lift Tickets: 1 hour: $16.00 to $19.50 & All Day $37

Lessons: Lessons for ages 6+

2. Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard

Address: 4169 Bathurst Street, Toronto

Phone: 416-395-7931

Open: Late December/Early January to mid-March (weather permitting). 2021 opening TBA

Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-8pm and Sundays 9am-6pm.

Lift Tickets: 1 hour: $16.00 to $19.50 & All Day $37

Lessons: Lessons for ages 6+

II. Region of Peel Ski Areas

1. Mount Chinguacousy Ski Area

Address: 9050 Wellington W, Brampton

Phone: 905-458-6555 ext 63707

Open: 2020-21 TBA; Late December/Early January to mid-March (weather permitting).

Hours:

Weather and conditions Permitting

winter holidays and Saturdays: 9:00am – 9:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Tuesday to Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm

2. Caledon Ski Club

Address: 17431 Mississauga Road, Caledon

Phone: 519.927.5221

Open:

Late December to January.

Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Lift Tickets:

Membership: ~$600 to $1215.00

III. Halton Region Ski Areas

Glen Eden Ski Area

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Located in Kelso Glen Eden Conservation Area, Glen Eden features Six lifts, 15 slopes, three terrain parks and a snow tube park. Glen Eden offers a rental shop, lessons for all ages and skill-levels. Details

Address: 5234 Kelso Rd, Milton

Phone: 905.878.5011 Ext 1221

Open: Late December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Cost:

Lift Tickets:

Adult 18-64 $22 – $42;
Junior/Teen/Senior: $37
5 & Under: $11; Beginner Lifts: $30

IV. Durham Region Ski Areas

1. Ski Lakeridge

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Lakeridge Resort is nestled in the beautiful Oak Ridge Moraine and offers winter fun for everyone including night skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing . The ski area features 23 runs spread over 70 acres, with a wide range of trails for skiers and snowboarders, from novice to expert, including mogul runs, half-pipe, 3 dedicated snowboard terrain parks, fun park, snowcross run and a separate snow tubing park. Details

Address: 790 Chalk Lake Road, Uxbridge

Phone: 905-686-3607

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting. (Scheduled: December 11, 2020 onwards)

Lift Tickets:

Beginner Hill Ticket (Magic Carpet): $15.00 – $40.00

Adults: $49 to $62; Youth( 6-17)/Senir: 65+:$42 to $52

Children 5 years and under: $15.00

Tubing:

Ride $5.70 + HST / 6 Rides $27.00 + HST

2. Ski Dagmar

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A family fun ski hill in the Greater Toronto Area, Dagmar features Durham region’s largest terrain park amongst its four terrain parks. It has eighteen Runs, with four Chairlifts including two Quads, and two Triples and a snow tube park.Details

Address: 1220 Lake Ridge Rd, Uxbridge

Phone: 905.649.2002

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Lift Tickets:

Magic Carpet: $17.70 – $31.86

Adults: $31.86 to $52.21; Youth( 6-17)/Seni0r: 60+:$29.20 to $54.87

Children 5 years and under: $15.00

3. Brimacombe

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Home of the Oshawa Ski Club, Brimacombe is one of Southern Ontario’s largest ski and snowboard facilities with 22 trails from beginner to expert, 65+ acres of skiable terrain, 8 lifts, two terrain parks, including a beginner-oriented progression park and a 6-acre main terrain park, the Vault and two chalets. Details

Address: 4098 Durham Rd. 9 (Ganaraska Road), Orono

Open:

Mid December to Mid March, Weather permitting.

Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday 9 am-4:30 pm; January-March

night time Tueday-Saturday 4 pm-9:30 pm

Lift Tickets:

2019-20 prices:

Beginner Lift: $15.95 anytime

13 & Under: $25 $ – 40.99
Students/Seniors (65+) : $25 – $43.99
Adults (19+): $25 – $50.99

Children 5 years and under: $5.00

4. Skyloft Ski Resort

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Founded on August 14, 1944, Skyloft Ski resort has 21 runs and trails, 1 Quad Chair and 2 Sky Carpet Beginner Lifts. Details

Address: 4098 Durham Rd. 9 (Ganaraska Road), Orono

Phone: Snow Line 905-649-5160

Open: Mid December to Mid March, Weather permitting.

Hours:

Subject to weather conditions.

Lift Tickets:

2019-2020 Prices

Adult: $35.00 – $65.00
Junior (6 to 15): $25.00 – $45.00
Senior (65+ Years): $25.00 – $35.00
Child (5 and Under): $10.00 – $20.00

V. Region of York Ski Areas

1. Uplands Ski Centre

A small ski area located in Thornhill, Uplands Ski Centre a quad chair and has five runs. Details

Address: 46 Uplands Ave, Thornhill/Vaughan

Phone: (905) 889-3291

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Hours:

Monday closed except holiday Mondays. Longer hours for PA Days.

Saturday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m

Tuesday& Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Open at noon, closing hours vary.

Lift Tickets:

Magic Carpet: 14.16 – $30.09

Adults: $25.00 to $35.00; Youth( 6-18):$20.00 to $30

Children 5 years and under: $15.00 to $25.00

2. Recreational Outdoor Campus

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Address: 26479 Civic Centre Rd, Georgina

Phone: 905-476-4301

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Hours:

Monday/Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday to Friday — 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday — 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday — 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Lift Tickets: $20 for 2 hours

VI. Ski Areas for a Day Trip or a Weekend Getaway near Toronto

1. Hockley Valley Resort

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Located in Orangeville, just outside of GTA, Hockley Valley features snowboarding, night skiing, 3 surface lifts, 2 quads, 14 trails for downhill skiing and a magic carpet. The resort also has rental shop, lockers, lessons for all ages and skill-levels. It is also great for a getaway/winter staycation with Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing included in your stay! Details

Address: 793522 Mono 3rd Line, Mono

Phone: 519-942-0754

Distance:

From Downtown Toronto: 1 hour ~80 km

Mississauga: 50 minutes ~ 60 km

Markham: 1 hour ~85 km

Oshawa: 90 minutes, ~ 125 km

Open:

Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Lift Tickets:

Adult 13+: $35 – $58
Junior: $35 to $49
6 & Under: $29

2. Hidden Valley Highlands

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Address: 1655 Hidden Valley Road, Huntsville

Phone: (800) 398-9555

Distance:

From Downtown Toronto: 2.6 hours ~ 250 km

Mississauga: 2.5 hours ~ 235 km

Markham: 2.25 hours ~225 km

Oshawa: 2.5 hours ~ 190 km

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Regular Season: December 23, 2016 – March 26, 2017

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sunday – Monday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hours Vary during Winter Break and March Break. and early season.

Lift Tickets: Adult 19+: $29 – $58
Ages 6 – 12 & 65+: $29 to $44
Ages 13 – 18: $29 to $52

Children 5 yrs. – $14/day

3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone

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Located 26 km north of Barrie, Mount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario offering great ski hills for skiing and snowboarding. It features skiing/snowboarding with 37 slopes, 13 lifts (of those two being six person lifts), It also features two base chalets with cafeterias, rental shops, and boutiques. No Snow Tubing. Details

Address: 24 Mount Saint Louis Road West, Coldwater
Toll Free: (877) 835-2112

Distance:

From Downtown Toronto: 90 minutes ~145 km

Mississauga: 80 minutes ~ 135 km

Markham: 75 minutes ~125 km

Oshawa: 1 hour 40 minutes ~ 170 km

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Opening Day December 18th, 2020

Hours:

Monday & Tuesday 9am – 4:30pm
Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 9pm

Hours Vary during Winter Break and March Break. and early season.

Lift Tickets:

Adult 19+: $50 – $77
Ages 6 – 17 & 65+: $45 to 62

Children 5 yrs. – $13

Beginner: $39 – $46

4. Horseshoe Resort

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Horseshoe Resort offers a great winter weekend getaway option with amazing variety of activities including snowshoeing, fatbiking, snow mobiling, in addition to the 29 alpine ski and snowboard runs and 45 km of nordic trails. Enjoy a winter date night cross country skiing through the lantern lit trails of the Copeland Forest. (It is also a great family place for getaway in summer) Details

Address: 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road West, Barrie
Phone: 705-835-2790

Distance:

From Downtown Toronto: 90 minutes ~133 km

Mississauga: 80 minutes ~ 125 km

Markham: 70 minutes ~115 km

Oshawa: 1 hour 30 minutes ~ 165 km

Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.

Hours:

Friday December 11th – Wednesday December 16th, 2020 — 9:00am – 4:30pm
Thursday December 17th – Sunday March 21st, 2020 — 9:00am – 9:00pm

Lift Tickets:

Adult (17 – 59): $46 – $76
Ages 6 – 16 & 60+: $44 to 60

Children 5 yrs. -Free

Snow Tubing:Cost TBA for 2020 -21

5. Blue Mountain

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A go-to weekend destination of most winter loving Torontonians, Blue Mountains which is celebrating 75 years this year, has 42 trails, 30 of which are lit for night-skiing. Whether you want to set out on a quiet adventure along picturesque trails with extraordinary views of the Niagara Escarpment, or have old fashioned winter fun for the entire family tubing, Blue Mountain offers a plethora of choices for a ski getaway. Details

Address: 108 Jozo Weider Boulevard, Blue Mountains

Phone: 1-877-445-0231

Distance:

From Downtown Toronto ~ 2 hours ~160 km

Mississauga ~ 1 hour 50 minutes ~ 135 km

Markham ~ 1 hour 50 minutes ~160 km

Oshawa ~ 2 hour 15 minutes ~ 200 km

Open: Mid December to Mid March Weather Permitting.

Hours:

Sunday – Saturday: 9:00am – 9:00pm

Hours Vary during Winter Break and March Break and early season.

Lift Tickets:

Adult (18 – 69): $39 – $109
Ages 6 – 17 & 70+: $34 – $79

Children 5 yrs: $15

Snow Tubing: $14 to $19

6. Snow Valley Ski Resort

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Named “best Ontario hill for kids” by Ski Canada Magazine, Snow Valley Ski Resort features 20 slopes for skiing and snowboarding, 9 Snowtubing chutes, and over 15km of snowshoeing trails. Details

Address: 2632 Vespra Valley Rd, Minesing
Phone: 1.877.404.4744

Distance:

From Downtown Toronto ~ 90 minutes ~120 km

Markham ~ 1 hour 5 minutes ~ 100 km

Mississauga ~ 1 hour 15 minutes ~115 km

Oshawa ~ 1 hour 30 minutes ~ 150 km

Open: Mid December to Mid March Weather Permitting.

Hours:

Sunday – Saturday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Hours Vary during Winter Break and March Break. and early season.
Lift Tickets:

Adult (16 – 64): $28 – $61
Ages 6 – 15 & 65+: $28 to $49

Children Under 6 yrs: $10

Snow Tubing:

$12 to $28