You don’t need to go far to get your ski or snowboarding fix near Toronto. There are many great places to hit the slopes one to two hours (or less) from the city. If you want to take advantage of the snowy weather and get some fresh air, fun and exercise on skis or a snowboard, here are eight of the best places to ski near Toronto.
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is the largest mountain village resort in Ontario and it’s definitely a ski destination that offers something for everyone, including many winter activities beyond skiing and snowboarding. But since we’re here to talk skiing, Blue Mountain boasts 365 acres of skiable terrain and 43 named trails, including 30 that are lit for night skiing. The wide range of runs means there’s a difficulty level to suit everyone, from total beginners to advanced skiers. Freestylers can take advantage of two terrain parks, and anyone who needs a break from the slopes can do some snowshoeing, glide down some hills in a snow tube, or skate on the epic Woodview Mountaintop skating rink, a 1.1 kilometre skating loop with amazing views of the Niagara Escarpment. There’s a variety of on-site accommodations here, as well as spas, bars and restaurants.
Horseshoe Valley
Barrie is where you’ll find Horseshoe Valley, a ski resort offering 28 ski and snowboard runs as well as 32 kilometres of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. There’s also a terrain park here for freestylers. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Horseshoe Valley offers a whole host of other wither activities, including snowshoeing, snow tubing, fat biking and skating. On-site accommodation is available and there’s also an indoor pool (day pass available if you’re only visiting for the day), a spa and several restaurants.
Snow Valley
Another resort fairly close to Toronto is Snow Valley. It’s a smaller resort than some, but tends to be less crowded. They’ve got 19 runs in total for skiers and snowboarders, as well as a terrain park. There are also 14 kilometres of marked trails for snowshoeing and 14 snow tubing runs. There’s no on-site accommodation here, but Barrie is only five minutes away so if you want to stay, there are many hotel options nearby.
Sooo, since I live in toronto, wish we could meet at one ski resort mentioned in the article, have fun there snow lovers!