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 the GTA if you are an avid skier.
Ski lessons are available at most ski areas for ages three and up. Select resorts outside the GTA offer childcare services.
During early (December) and late season (March), always call/check the website before planning your trip.
Contents:
- City of Toronto Ski Area
- Region of Peel Ski Areas
- Halton Region Ski Areas
- Durham Region Ski Areas
- Region of York Ski Areas
- Ski Areas for a Day Trip or a Weekend Getaway near Toronto (2 hours drive)
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I. City of Toronto Ski Area
Enjoy skiing in the heart of Toronto. Discover skiing and snowboarding through one of many programs, such as Competitive Skiing and Private Lessons, designed for all ages, from beginners to advanced skiers/snowboarders. Details
Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard
Address: 4169 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-395-7931
Open:
2025/2026 – January 7 to March 22, 2026
Late December/Early January to mid-March (weather permitting).
Hours:
Monday, Thursday to Friday: 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lift Tickets:
$21.29 to $40.65.
II. Region of Peel Ski Areas
1. Mount Chinguacousy Ski Area
Bundle up and hit the slopes at Mount Chinguacousy. Improve your skills with a ski or snowboard lesson or enjoy a spin down the tube hill, then warm up at the cozy chalet. This tubing, skiing and snowboarding hill offers instruction for children and adults from ages 3 and up. DetailsAddress: 9050 Wellington W, Brampton
Phone: 905-458-6555 ext 63707
Open: 2025/2026 – Now Open
Late December/Early January to mid-March (weather permitting).
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 4 pm (school/corporate groups)
Monday – Friday: 4 – 9 pm (public)
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 9 pm
Lift Tickets:
TBA
2. Caledon Ski Club
Address: 17431 Mississauga Road, Caledon
Phone: 519.927.5221
Open:
2025/2026 – Now Open
until early March, weather permitting.
Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lift Tickets:
Membership-based.
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, and three terrain parks. Glen Eden offers a rental shop, and lessons for all ages and skill levels. Details
Address: 5234 Kelso Rd, Milton
Phone: 905.878.5011 Ext 1221
Open:
2025/2026 – Now Open
Late December to Early March, Weather Permitting.
Cost:
Lift Tickets:
Adult 18-64 $50 – $65;
Junior/Teen/Senior: $48 to $60
5 & Under: $20 to $27; Beginner Lifts: $35 to $47
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:
2025/2026 season: Opening on Friday, December 5
Until Early March Weather Permitting.
Lift Tickets:
Opening Weekend Promo – 4 hour lift ticket $46.05 to $50.60 plus tax for ages 6+
Beginner Hill Ticket (Magic Carpet): $21.25 – $49.50
Adults: $31.45 & up; Youth( 6-17)/Senior: 65+: $31.45 & up
Children 5 years and under: $21.25 & up
Tubing:
$35 to $40 per person for 2 hours
2. Ski Dagmar
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A family-fun ski hill in the Greater Toronto Area, Dagmar features the Durham region’s largest terrain park amongst its four terrain parks. It has eighteen Runs, with four Chairlifts, including two Quads, two Triples and a snow tube park. Details
Address: 1220 Lake Ridge Rd, Uxbridge
Phone: 905.649.2002
Open:
2025/2026 – Now Open
Early December to Early March, weather permitting.
Lift Tickets:
Magic Carpet (Ages 6 to Adult): $39.82 & up
Lift Tickets – Up to 4 Hours Anytime: $37.17 to $79.65
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:
2025/2026 – Now Open
Mid-December to Mid March, Weather permitting.
Lift Tickets:
$25 to $70
V. Region of York Ski Areas
1. Uplands Ski Centre
A small ski area in Thornhill, Uplands Ski Centre, has a quad chair and five runs. Details
Address: 46 Uplands Ave, Thornhill/Vaughan
Phone: (905) 889-3291
Open:
2025/2026: Scheduled for December 26, 2025
Mid to Late December to Early March, Weather Permitting.
Lift Tickets:
Adults 16+/Junior 7-15: $35 to $45
Children 6 years and under/Seniors 60+: $30 to $40
2. Recreational Outdoor Campus
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Address: 26479 Civic Centre Rd, Georgina
Phone: 905-476-4301
Open:
2025/2026:: Anticipated opening day is scheduled for Fri., Dec. 19, 2025
Mid December to Early March Weather Permitting.
Lift Tickets:
All-access ticket (tubing and lift): 2 hours — $30
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 a rental shop, lockers, and lessons for all ages and skill levels. It is also great for a getaway/winter staycation with Skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing included in your stay! Details
Address: 793522 Mono 3rd Line, Mono
Phone: 519-942-0754
Opening Date: 2025/26: Now Open
Rates:
Dawn until Dusk (9am-9pm) — $85
Full Day (9am-5pm) — $75
Afternoon (1pm-5pm) — $50
Night (5pm-9pm) — $50
5 Yrs & Under — $15
Distance:
From Downtown Toronto: 1 hour ~80 km
Mississauga: 50 minutes ~ 60 km
Markham: 1 hour ~85 km
Oshawa: 90 minutes, ~ 125 km
2. Hidden Valley Highlands
Photo Credit: Hidden Valley Highlands
Address: 1655 Hidden Valley Road, Huntsville
Phone: (800) 398-9555
Opening Date: Scheduled for December 13, 2025
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
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone
Photo Credit: Mount St. Louis Moonstone
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, and 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
Opening Day 2025/26: Friday, December 5, 2025
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
4. Horseshoe Resort
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Horseshoe Resort offers a great winter weekend getaway option with an amazing variety of activities, including snowshoeing, fat biking, and 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
Opening Day 2025/26: December 5, 2025
Distance:
From Downtown Toronto: 90 minutes ~133 km
Mississauga: 80 minutes ~ 125 km
Markham: 75 minutes ~115 km
Oshawa: 95 minutes ~ 165 km
5. Blue Mountain
Photo Credit: Blue Mountain
A go-to weekend destination of most winter-loving Torontonians, the Blue Mountains 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
2025-26 Season: Opening date: December 11, 2025
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
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
2025-26 Season: Opening December 12, 2025
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