Ontario Ski Resorts Open for 2011-12 Season

Ontario Travel Centre News – Horseshoe Valley and Hardwood Ski and Bike are open today.

Kids ready for 2011-12 Ski Season

Horseshoe Valley has opened today with 2 lifts, 2 runs and a mostly man-made snow base of 40cm. They are offering a $25 lift ticket for the next few days and for those with night ski passes – they can ski during the day until night skiing opens (which they hope will be this Friday) They have listed on their website that they hope to continue to operate daily for the rest of the season as long as the weather holds. Please check the website before heading out or before providing information for skiers who are asking.
http://horseshoeresort.com/site/winter.html


Hardwood Ski and Bike Centre – just north of Barrie has had their cross country trails open for a few days now and they continue to be open for those that wish to get that first Nordic outing of the season in early. You can get the latest details on conditions by consulting their website. Please check before heading out.
http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=57

Loch Lomond Ski Resort in Thunder Bay has already been open for downhill skiing on weekends. They are not open today but do plan to re-open mid week. Please check their website for the latest details.  http://www.lochlomond.ca/


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Horseshoe Valley Resort In the News.

Today’s Globe and Mail article “The British are coming to play and invest”, may be an indication of future tourism growth in a select number of four season destination areas. Sited in the article was the Horseshoe Valley Resort just north west of Barrie, where the new owners Skyline International Developments are building a complete four season resort destination by incorporating their 800 acres at Port McNicoll on Georgian Bay.

See Horseshoe Valley Resort.

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Downhill Skiing North of Toronto March Break

We are often asked where do I go for a March Break in Ontario? For the
Ontario outdoors enthusiasts who love skiing, there are several
destinations. In Simcoe County there is the Horseshoe Valley area
near Barrie, in Muskoka there is the Hidden Valley area near
Huntsville, and in Haliburton the Sir Sam's Ski Area. Bordering Simcoe
County and The Town of Blue Mountains is Blue Mountain. Each of the
above destinations provide excellent accommodation and getaway
packages and most have children's programs. See a list of downhill
skiing destination getaway packages
http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-downhill.html