It's such a pretty drive up to the Calabogie Peaks Resort along a twisty, windy, curvy road! I love coming here in the summer for their 2 music festivals in June and August, but the Resort is best known for winter downhill skiing. You can rent skis here and they offer two lifts going up the "hills" (which are rather steep IMHO!), and a chalet with a canteen on the main floor. Upstairs has a fireplace and a bar where you can warm up, cool down, or just chill out. The upstairs leads out to a balcony offering a panoramic view of the grounds (including the stage for summer concernts). Then there is a staircase that leads down to the grounds. It's a really nice facility. Theres a fall festival coming up this year, when they will offer lifts up the hill to admire the fall colours up close. The staff has all been great, friendly and efficient. August 2017: I am editing my review to add that there's a restaurant called Canthooks in the resort. No idea why I didn't mention it in my previous review; maybe I hadn't gone there before. But I can say that it's pretty good. They offer a decent brunch on the weekends, for about $15.00 all you can eat, which I believe also offers free refills on coffee. I look forward to going back this weekend. read more

I am giving a big star rating due to the sweetness of the staff and the gorgeousness of the location. We stayed this past Thanksgiving weekend with family for the holiday in one of the two level condos. The accommodations are fairly dated, needing some updates and a real big scrub down. The weather could not have been more perfect, so we took advantage of riding up the hill on the ski lift for a pleasant hike in the woods on a beautiful sunny Sunday. The views were absolutely breathtaking and worth the trek and stay. We ended up using the pool with our young nephew who did have a good time but wished there were some toys to play with in the aquatic area. The outdoor hot tub was very gross however, wasn't hot and had a mysterious smell and colour to the water (avoid!). Since our family brought our own food to cook in the condo kitchen, the only food we tried at the resort were some fries with a side of mayo, which were quite tasty, reminding me of a old school chip truck variety - YUM! Tried the local beer called the Farmer's Daughter by the Ottawa based Whitewater Brewing Co and enjoyed every second of sunshine on their quaint patio. I would recommend visiting with an open mind ;) read more

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This is a review of the hiking trails at the resort. I moved to Ottawa from the west coast, and really miss the mountains. It is hard to find good hiking trails in Ontario, and the trails at Calabogie resort seem to be some of the best. The resort provides a great map of the trails system (http://www.calabogie.com/images/pdf/manitou-trails-map_web.pdf), and the numerous trails provide something for everyone. The maps do not include any information on distance, so it can be a little hard to plan your route. We started the Manitou Mountain trail off of Barrett-Chute road. The trail is easy-moderate, and tranquil, but a bit mundane. The Manitou Mountan viewpoint is beautiful though, and is worth the trek up to the top (excellent picnic spot). We continued from the Manitou Mountain viewpoint, up to the Skywalk viewpoint via the "accent" trail. This was the steepest section of the hike, but it was short, and very manageable. We headed back to the car via the Indian Pass and Wendigo Way trails. My GPS clocked us in at about 13 km, but I'm not sure how accurately it tracked us. At just an hour from Ottawa, Calabogie makes for a great escape from the city. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a place to hike or snowshoe. read more

Calabogie Peaks Resort - Manitou Mountain viewpoint - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Calabogie, Ontario

Great location. I was here in the summer with 12 people and all the food was amazing. When I asked if they put flour in the soup, the burgers etc the answer was no. Lots of options for Gluten Free. And not too expensive. read more

Not impressed. My stay wasn't pleasant. Cold room, little to no internet, swimming pool was not open and gym was not available for use.

My literal favorite place, hoping when I get married within the next two years we can go here for our honeymoon as I love the atmosphere here. I would recommend Calabogie read more

I spent last weekend at this ski resort and it was lovely. It is pretty small but very nice. We followed the signs for the check-in but it wasn't where the signs pointed. The signage isn't very clear, so go into the restaurant in the main building where you would expect the check-in to be. We were the only ones there at first so we got the bonfire all to ourselves our first night. They were happy to open the boat shed for us outside of their normal operating hours. The employees were all very friendly and accommodating. If you are intending on cooking up a storm I would suggest bringing your own pots and pans as they have minimal cookware. Our unit didn't have a range hood though so the bedroom on the top floor of condo unit 106 (which doesn't have a door) filled up with the cooking smells, which are delicious but all of our clothes got stinky. The beds were comfortable if a tad firm for me personally. They have pretty much everything you need, except conditioner for your hair. The hiking trails are up the ski hill so be prepared for the steep incline if you intend to go for a walk. The beach (which is across the street and open to the public) was good, they have kayaks, canoes, SUP, peddle boats but you need to bring your own beach towels. The beach-side Bar & Grill wasn't up and running yet but they have a drink machine and washrooms with potable well water. The on-site restaurant is pricey, but I really appreciate that they strive to buy local produce and support Ontario farmers. In the winter I imagine it is great as the accommodations are really close to the ski hill. Overall a nice little resort. read more

An enjoyable stay. Quiet because it was off-season; food was good and they had a selection of craft beers and good wines. We stayed there so we could have easy access to the Manitou Mountain Trail. However, at checkout we were informed that there were daily resort fees added to our bill. After complaining, the receptionist informed us that as we booked online we should have seen the added charges. I checked the confirmation email from Calabogie Peaks and there was no mention of the resort fee. It is possible that the fees were on the last webpage when I pressed 'Pay Now.' Adding insult to injury, the fees were for things we did not use or wanted to use. I was hoping to stay there again and explore more of the trails but this will not be happening as I feel like I've been scammed. If you book with these people, read the fine print when making reservations otherwise you could fall prey to their predatory pricing. read more

what a great place we are From Calgary and came down for a family event highly reccomend