For the lovers of winter, the holidays gave us the best present: lots of glorious, fluffy snow. All that’s left for you to do is get out and enjoy the slopes across York Durham Headwaters! When it comes to the perfect winter day with family and friends, the mountains are hard to beat.
Here are six destinations for a perfect, family-friendly, snow-covered downhill skiing getaway across York Durham Headwaters.
Brimacombe
It is with good reason that Brimacombe is called one of Ontario’s top family ski areas; for over 85 years they have welcomed families to its slopes, offering fun and affordable skiing and snowboarding for “kids” of all ages. Only a short drive from Oshawa, Brimacombe is in Orono and boasts over 70 skiable acres including 23 runs and freestyle terrain ranging from beginner to expert for you to enjoy. You will be spending more time on the slopes (and avoiding long lineups) thanks to their seven lifts, including a Magic Carpet in their beginner area, and a fixed-grip, four-person chair with a beginner-friendly loading conveyor. It is easy to make it a full day at Brimacombe thanks to their chalets and night skiing/snowboarding. Stay energized by enjoyinga meal in one of their two warm chalets, and, after the sun sets, keep skiing or boarding with 11 trails under the twinkling lights and starry skies. Get ready to experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding and all that winter has to offer at Brimacombe.
Dagmar Ski Resort
Discover the thrill of Winter at Dagmar! A winter adventure nestled in the picturesque Oak Ridges Moraine, minutes from the charm of Uxbridge and the city lights of Toronto. This family-friendly destination offers the perfect starting point for little ones with a dedicated kids’ corral, a magic carpet, and experienced instructors specialized in teaching young adventurers. It’s the ideal space to foster a love for the slopes in a fun and engaging environment. Dagmar features 20 diverse runs with the largest Terrain Parks in the Durham Region, boasting over 60 features spread across 4 Progression Park from beginner to expert. 4 chairlifts, 2 quads, 2 triples, and 2 magic carpets allows for easy access across the slopes and a unique rental department that features the only ski-out experience in Ontario. For that perfect après-ski moment cozy up in our relaxing chalet enjoying the panoramic views with delicious homemade meals from the cafeteria and delightful aperitif’s from the licensed lounge. Only 35 minutes from the GTA, Dagmar Ski Resort is your close to home winter escape, offering everything you need for a perfect day of skiing and snowboarding!
Lakeridge Ski Resort
Just under 70 kilometers from downtown Toronto, Lakeridge Resort is located in the scenic Oak Ridges Moraine in Uxbridge. It’s an exciting and safe destination for families to develop their skills and ignite their passion for snow sports. With 22 runs spread across 70 acres, the resort offers a variety of trails suitable for all levels, from beginners to experts. You’ll experience two dedicated terrain parks, a snow-cross run and a separate snow tubing park. They have three chairlifts, including a high-speed detachable chairlift with a six-seat capacity. Snow tubing is the perfect activity for those looking to experience the thrill of downhill speed without the challenges of traditional tobogganing. It combines the excitement of speeding down the slopes with the ease of floating in a pool. Lakeridge Resort’s dedicated snow tubing park is ideal for families and groups, offering fun for nearly all ages. They provide the tubes and the snow—you bring the excitement!
Ski at Hockley Valley Resort
Located just north of Orangeville, Hockley Valley is a popular ski destination. They offer 15 scenic runs for all levels, including an upper and lower freestyle terrain park. Young or old, learner or skilled, they have experienced instructors, offering a ton of expert instruction and help.
Skiing at Hockley offers so much more than fantastic skiing – they provide a full resort experience. You can relax at the spa, take a culinary journey, enjoy fine wine, then cap it all off by staying in a luxurious suite. It makes for a fantastic, full-weekend getaway.
Uplands Golf and Ski Club
With a vertical drop of some 100′ feet and slopes of varying difficulty that average 1000′ feet in length, Uplands is the perfect environment for beginners of all ages, especially children. They have lesson packages for kids, starting at four years old. It has become the go-to place in York region for kids learning to ski or snowboard. If you have little ones and want to introduce them to the slopes, this is the place to kickstart their passion – and, do it all close to home!
From the “never-skied-before” to the “big-air-seeker,” you are sure to find a place to ski or board or tube this winter in York Durham Headwaters. Make sure that you stay safe by staying within your limits and have some family fun on the slopes!
Explore snowy ski slopes and cross-country trails effortlessly with our downloadable map… don’t worry each location offers rental options for the perfect winter escapade!
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