Toronto
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
About: 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: Opens Mid December to mid-March (weather permitting). 2019 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: Opens mid-December to mid-March (weather permitting). 2019 projected opening Jan 14.
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: Tuesday, December 27 – Friday, December 30
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
Caledon is a private ski club with guest skiing by reservation only.Details
Address: 17431 Mississauga Road, Caledon
Phone: 519.927.5221
Open:
Christmas Break (Dec 26-Jan 8), Weekends and most Wednesdays and Fridays (starting Jan. 4th, 2017) & March Break (March 11-19).
Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Lift Tickets:
Adults: $39.00 to $67.00
Student (13 – 18): $39.00 to $50.00
Child (6 – 12): $50.00
Child 5 & Under: $13.00
III. Halton Region Ski Areas
Glen Eden Ski Area
Photo Credit: Glen Eden Ski Area
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.
Hours:
TBA
Cost:
Lift Tickets:
Adult 18-64 $22 – $38;
Junior/Teen/Senior: $22 to $33
5 & Under: $8 to $9; Beginner Lifts: $22
Snow Tubing: One Ride $4/ Two Rides $8
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.
Hours: Weekends for public.
Lift Tickets:
Beginner Hill Ticket (Magic Carpet): $26.00 – $36.00
Adults: $49.50 to $57.75; Youth( 6-17)/Senir: 65+:$39.50 to $48.30
Children 5 years and under: $15.00
Tubing:
Ride $5.55 / 6 Rides $25.75
2. 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.
Hours:
Closed on Mondays, except holiday Mondays.
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 09:30 PM (hours vary for winter break)
Saturdays: 09:00 am to 09:30 pm and Sundays: 09:00 am to 06:00pm
Closed Christmas Day;
Lift Tickets:
Magic Carpet: 14.16 – $30.09
Adults: $47.79 to $54.87; Youth( 6-17)/Seni0r: 60+:$40.71 to $48.67
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
Phone: Snow Line 905-983-7669
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:
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:
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: $21.00 to $34.00; Youth( 6-18):$19.00 to $34
Children 5 years and under: $10.00 to $12.00
2. Recreational Outdoor Campus
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Complete with a carpet lift and snow making capabilities, this four-lane snow tube hill offers thrills and spills for all ages. Test your skiing or snowboarding skills on the ramps, rails, bumps and jumps in the Terrain Park. Details
Address: 26479 Civic Centre Rd, Georgina
Phone: 905-476-4301
Open: Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.
Hours:
Wednesday/Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lift Tickets: $20 – $25
Tubing Only: 1 Ride $4.00/ 6 Ride $20.00
VI. Ski Areas for a Day Trip or a Weekend Getaway near Toronto
1. Hockley Valley Resort
Photo Credit: Hockley Valley Resort
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+: $30 – $49
Junior: $25 to $42
6 & Under: $24 to $25
2. Hidden Valley Highlands
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Home of the Muskoka Ski Club, Hidden Valley offers 14 groomed trails, three quad chairlifts, one handle tow, two snow cats, night skiing and snowboarding, and a terrain park. Resort on site. Details
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+: $40 – $69
Ages 6 – 12 & 65+: $28 to 50
Ages 13 – 18: $35 to $60
Children 5 yrs. – $11/day
Beginner Hill: $9/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.
December 10, 2016 – March 18, 2017
Hours:
Monday to Sunday 9am – 4:30pm
During night operations: Wednesday to Sunday 9am – 9pm
Hours Vary during Winter Break and March Break. and early season.
Lift Tickets:
Adult 19+: $40 – $68
Ages 6 – 17 & 65+: $35 to 53
Children 5 yrs. – $8
Beginner: $32 – $39
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:
All Week: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Hours Vary during Winter Break and March Break and early season.
Lift Tickets:
Adult (17 – 59): $35 – $62
Ages 6 – 16 & 60+: $30 to 49
Children 5 yrs. -Free
Snow Tubing: 1 Ride $4.50
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): $45 – $78
Ages 6 – 17 & 70+: $45 to 61
Children 5 yrs: $10
Snow Tubing Per Hour:
Youth (12-): $12 Adult(13+): $15
6. Snow Valley Ski Resort
Photo Credit: Snow Valley Ski Resort
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): $32 – $50
Ages 6 – 15 & 65+: $45 to 61
Children Under 6 yrs: $8
Beginner Centre: $25
Snow Tubing:
1 Ride: $5; 5 Rides: $20