The resort is nice. I like the arrangement and set up. However, it is over priced compared to the…read morelocal ski lodge ( lakeridge ski resort) . I like the slopes set up. It was easy to access and view my younger skiers, on the magic carpet. I liked the renovations. The place was clean. They have good options for snacking and a bar. I would definitely take my kids here again. Update: Although, I did have a good experience with my group this visit, I met up with a family member who was injured on the slopes that day (something that you don't always want, but is understandable). The staff told him to wrap it. When I asked them for more information the staff said they experienced many injuries and that his hand was not sprained or fractured, just swollen. My friend ( who is a nurse) , disagreed. It was medically determined that his wrist was actually fractured. . I would encourage staff not to diagnosis, treat according to your skill level, providing all clients with care and concern regardless of how many injuries you have witnessed on the slopes.

I attended a Discovery ski lesson at Dagmar Ski Resort in February and was very disappointed with…read morethe overall experience. The front desk and rental staff were dismissive and unengaged, and the lesson itself felt disorganized. As a first-time skier, I expected clear, supportive instruction, but I had to repeatedly ask for clarification. Feedback was delivered in a way that felt discouraging, and the instructor used my mistakes as examples in front of the group. While I understand using examples can be helpful, the way it was done affected my confidence and made it harder to focus on learning. By the end of the lesson I felt defeated and was unable to use the remaining practice time included in the lesson because I didn't feel ready to proceed independently. After raising these concerns in an email, I received a voicemail from who I assume was a manager, referencing my "negative" email. They also told me they don't believe I didn't learn anything, and dismissed everything I was trying to explain about my experience and kept justifying the program and defending the instructors. The only resolution given was a future lesson, which I am not comfortable taking. They closed my case, and ignored my follow-up email asking for an alternative resolution. Overall, this program is not designed to help beginners learn and enjoy skiing. I would not recommend this program for first-time skiers seeking a supportive introduction.

If you're looking for an entry slope, Snow Valley could be it…read more We visited for the first time in years and were pleasantly surprised by the small crowd. It's a smaller venue for skiing with 20 generally short slopes ranging from green to blacks, plus a tubing terrain. The chalet is small with a good number of attendees at the ticket booth, equipment shop and 2nd floor restaurant that serves up basic meal bites with a weeknight deal. Tickets are checked manually at the lifts. Many blue & black slopes themselves are relatively narrow with a few runs that are frequented into soft chopped snow. One of the hills was cordoned off for downhill racing while other slopes had minimal skiers & snowboarders heading down beside us. The lifts moved at a brisk pace although there is a triple-lift with tight seating and a tight off-ramp that was more suited for doubles to avoid tripping. The level of difficulty on the black diamond slopes was low. There is also a freestyle terrain park with jumps on the east side beside the tubing terrain, and a patch of mogul bumps on a west side slope. Overall the resort is oriented towards beginners as a short 1 hr GTA drive near Barrie. Skip it or hit it? On the one hand I was intrigued by the short narrow slopes, on the other there are more challenging and better ski facilities a little further away. Not sure how often we'd come back.

It's been a while since I visited this place. I showed up during the coldest day in January 2026…read morewhich was absolute powder. I went in to redeem a 2 for 1 ticket from the ski and snowboard show a few months back. What's nice to see is the conveyor belt with their main base lift which moves the crowds fast. It's been a long time since I tried the other chair lifts and I hardly remember how fast they have the speed set here so you have minimal wait time- not that I had any competition because there were only 30 or so other patrons. The sad part about this place is the food- they used to have a burger made from scratch- not anymore so the patties seem to be just vanilla. The chalet / restaurant is cute log style with fire place so if you're abandoning any family it's a bit tolerable.

While skiing on the black Bowl Hill run, a collision occurred between myself and a female skier who…read morefailed to yield to downhill traffic. As a result of the collision, the skier entered the brush area adjacent to the trail. My son, who was present at the time, and I immediately removed our skis and assisted the skier out of the brush. Several individuals riding the lift overhead called down to ask whether assistance was required. As a trained First Responder with Advanced First Aid and CPR certification, I advised them that there were no injuries and that assistance was not necessary. Despite this, additional comments continued to be shouted from the lift, at which point I reiterated that everything was under control. Shortly thereafter, members of the Brimacombe Ski School arrived and inquired about the situation. I again confirmed that I was a trained First Responder and that there were no injuries. I was advised that Ski Patrol had been contacted and was en route. I stated clearly that this was unnecessary, as the skier had already been assisted and had resumed skiing without issue. Despite this clarification, Ski Patrol personnel arrived and immediately addressed me in what I perceived to be an aggressive and accusatory manner. I was informed that I had been rude, though no explanation was provided. The interaction escalated unnecessarily. I advised the attending patroller that there was no ongoing incident and that I would not continue the conversation given the manner in which I was being addressed. I then left the scene and proceeded toward the Bowl Lift. Upon arriving at the Bowl Lift, I was informed by the lift operator that I was not permitted to board, as Ski Patrol had radioed ahead to restrict my access. Approximately five minutes later, two male Ski Patrol members arrived and continued questioning me in an aggressive tone. I was asked what school I was with; I replied that I was not affiliated with any school and was skiing with my son. I was then asked for my name and identification. I responded that I was not aware of any legal authority requiring me to provide identification under the circumstances. I was told, "Don't worry, we will find you." At this point, I wished to leave the premises. However, the only available exit route required boarding the Bowl Lift, skiing down the opposite side of the hill, and returning to the parking area. I was effectively prevented from leaving. I stood at the lift area for several minutes, in front of approximately 20-30 students, parents, guests, and my son, feeling embarrassed and distressed. I advised Ski Patrol personnel that I needed to board the lift in order to exit the property. I was then directed to surrender my 4-hour day pass. In the process of removing it, my ski jacket was damaged. After approximately ten additional minutes, I was finally permitted to board the lift and leave the area. The most concerning aspect of this incident is that I was prevented from exiting the resort. Denial of access to the only available egress point effectively detained me without lawful authority. Additionally, my ski pass was confiscated without explanation, justification, or due process. What I was responded with was: With no other witnesses other than my son and a family friend, it was stated that "I was the cause of the collision even though I had the right of way according to the "Alpine Rules". I was accused of using vulgar and profane language when "my" witnesses said I was calm, collective, and indicated only to the people in the lift above to "mind their own business.", not knowing they were employees as they never identified themselves. I blocked their staff from their 'First Aid assessment" even though as a First Responder, I assessed no injuries. I was told that, "We have no requirement to allow anyone to reload a ski lift once their pass has been removed, there is no place on the property that a person cannot walk back to their vehicle." However, this lift, to my knowledge was the only way back to the main area of the resort where I could obtain my private property and my vehicle. The only other way would be to walk up a ski hill which is dangerous and not advisable due to oncoming skiers. I was advised I was not being allowed to load the lift; however, the Operations Manager accused me of lying and said there was an "unrelated obstruction at the other end." When I was advised otherwise on why it was stopped. There was zero transparency, zero accountability, and zero investigation. This was all damage control on Brimacombes end as they have no experience in taking accountability for their actions and took it upon themselves to lay blame against a customer and breach my Charter of Rights by not letting me leave the premises.

Overpriced. Tiny chalet to change in but lots of space upstairs but if you want to eat, don't…read moreexpect a table. They are taken by parents with kids in lessons with their own packed food. On Monday January 26 they posted 4/5 lifts running. There were only 3. Conditions stated machine groomed powder and the hills were not groomed. Parking lot is filled with giant pot holes. Had vouchers and the last time we checked in at the parking lot, they told us to go to the main chalet. This time we went to the main chalet and the customer service person barked at us for going there. Terrible customer service and false info. My son's ticket (sticker) fell off (it's -20 today) and they would not replace even though we had proof of purchase. They claimed that we didn't put on the sticker correctly. Spend your money elsewhere.

Close range to Toronto, top tier snow machines, great runs…read more This is where I choose to frequent my winter snowboard season, as it's close enough for a 1.5 hour drive to get on the slopes. Their snow making machines are the top notch ones, they really spent a pretty penny for this and their investment shows since there's hardly ever any icy runs, mainly snowy ones. They're quick to start their snow machines early for the season to ensure they have a perfect snow base for the rest of the season - this is why they're always busy, because people know they have good runs here! Purchase your lift tickets online rather than in person, since it's about $15 cheaper even on the day of. The bonus here is the beaver tail cart at the base of Moonstone that you can get your sweet treat at at the end of the day.

Level up on these slopes!…read more MSLM or Mt St. Louis Moonstone is where our family learned to ski and while it's an intermediate level hill, it does have some of the best snow conditions in Ontario. That's because MSLM features 36 slopes down two adjacent mountains, with plenty of snowmaking equipment and lifts. On the one hand, the slopes here can get packed with passholders depending on the time of week. However the slopes are generally wide and there are plenty of easy black diamond slopes to work your way down. These sometimes get icy and choppy after a long day but the slopes are usually well-groomed and you might find yourself skiing through the snow gun mist. On the positive, there are plenty of lifts including Ontario's first 8-seater chairlift equipped with heated seats and automatic safety bars. They also have lift gate entry RFID scans and cafeteria checkout for efficiency. There are moguls and two terrain parks, including a smaller one for beginners. One slope is colourfully lit. While the experience here isn't that of a sprawling ski village, you can tell the owners prided in the pure European skiing spirit. In the past decade MSLM added night skiing with plenty of lighting on over 20 slopes and we've always enjoyed this experience perhaps even more so than day skiing here due to the slightly smaller crowd. Note there tends to be many ski instructors and many demographics on the slopes due to the reputation for good snow conditions as outdoor recreation has boomed. A day here costs around double that of entry ski resorts. Location-wise, it is conveniently off of Hwy 400. Skip it or hit it? We'll be back again as it's one of the better options in Ontario.

Gord and I spent three days at Horseshoe Resort ... we drove up on Wednesday and came home Friday…read more It snowed and was really cold the entire time so was very Canadian. It was a fun way to start 2026! We booked a deluxe room, which had a sunken sitting area with an electric fireplace and a snowy view. It was nice to have the extra space. We had our meals at the Crazy Horse Sports Bar & Grill (across the street from the Inn) and Eleven 01 (in the inn building). We celebrated New Years Eve at the Crazy Horse where there was a live band, which was fun. There is lots to do. We're not skiers or snowboarders but there were many there who were so it was fun to watch. Entry to the trails at the Nordic Centre across the street is complimentary for snowshoers and bikers staying at the resort. We brought our snowshoes but since it's been a few years since we'd done it, we snowshoed around the resort's deep deep snow to get back into the groove. There is snow tubing but tickets were sold out for the time slots we wanted. We spent time in the games room playing ping pong and in the hot tub and pool (really busy with lots of families). Parking is an issue ... there doesn't seem to be enough spots and people were parking on the street. We managed to get a spot near another building after driving around a bit. The entrance at the inn could be configured better. In theory, you drive in, park and check in, drive around in a circle and head back out the way you came in. When we checked out this morning, many others were too. Gord couldn't drive around the circle after we loaded up the car because it was packed with cars. Plus it was snowy and icy. He had to back out, which was nerve wracking! It also meant cars pulling in couldn't ... they had to back up so he could get out. A better route would be to have the driveway go right onto the street near the inn's entrance rather than making people drive around in a circle to get out the way they came in.

We recently stayed at horseshoe valley and had a good experience. We stayed in a room with a King…read morebed and it was really comfortable. The room had a fridge and sofa with a TV. The TV was a little small but overall it was a good experience. Staying at the resort gives you free access to the cross country ski trails and we really enjoyed our ski. The pool was good but packed with rambunctious children who were jumping and splashing everyone. I wish the pool was managed better and the snow tubing was fun as well. Would we go back? Absolutely!

we have enjoyed a wonderful season this year, staff very friendly especially richard. the hills…read morehave been groomed again to perfection. thanks guys for the good work.what a great way to spend your retirement mornings. joyce waterloo.

Owen is super good at dusting off my skis and my friend snowboards he puts his heart into every…read moresweet and is super enthusiastic get this man a raise. Thanks for all of the clean chairlift rides!

Recently they've blocked many of the beautiful trails here with bolders. You can still go around…read morethem but it's not easy on x-country ski's and the trails aren't groomed beyond the bolders. I don't know why they did this or if it may be temporary (I hope so). I was disappointed to not be able to get to Myer's Lake or the apple orchard the last time I skied there. I was skiing on beautifully groomed trails when I encountered the obstacles to continuing where I wished to ski. Also they're digging and building around the old ski /sledding hill. Rumor has it that they're putting in a playground. If so I think that area would be better for something else as the view is incredible from there....not really needed for a playground...but that's all hearsay....I'll wait and see what's up when it's done. But a bit disappointed in general with Bond's Lake lately.

Looked at this place for a wedding venue. It's quite large and pretty but located directly across…read morethe street from a gun range so we wouldn't be able to have our outdoor ceremony due to the overwhelming sounds of gunshots nearby. Our wedding is at 10am on a Sunday though, so a later ceremony may not have this issue. I highly suggest going to the venue at the time of day you'd like to have your outdoor event and check it out.It's absolutely beautiful though for an indoor and the park itself around the water is gorgeous. The view from the warming house is breathing taking.

I've been on the Ikon pass for the third year to get unlimited access to Blue Mountain and many…read moreother international mountain. With my prepaid pass rain or shine, if I show up I'm prepaid unlimited access, so I went in Feb 1-2026 middle of the morning it was so packed I was parked right in the hotel parking near the Jozo. One of the struggles is that when your prepaid with the 5x7 or ikon pass, there is barely any parking when you combine the races happening on the same weekend- it's almost as if these gatherings for the Toronto Ski Club should have a coach bus to bring in not only the children but their parents too- for the comfort and parking available for paying patrons. Starting 2026, Blue Mountain started branding the Reserve option which offers premium parking and skip the line option. But Reserve line was available at the silver bullet; the difficulty is the reserve line access is not next to the single line but all the way in the back. So unless someone is managing patrons with their new configuration of bars to restrict 3 and 3 on each side, you could be idle. Staff are put in place but they don't help manage people traffic and without a guide to their not so self explanatory setup- people just jam their bodies in and hope for the best then when their entering with people they don't want to be paired with just "step back " result in under capacity. The hills are just overrun that by 11-12noon the hills are all nice and operators don't legroom until 3:30pm. The food discount are not consistent, for example the Pottery has select deals that does not apply the ikon food discount. Some outdoor seats are not safe, sat next to the Roots and Tim Hortons, ice fell on the guy next to me, thank goodness he was wearing a ski helmet- things like this can be better managed from a safety standpoint because every visit usually yields $25-100 in food purchase and is usually associated with a 100km drive and a hotel booking within Collingwood or the Blue Mountain village. Personally for me, every visit cost me about $170-200 in hotel booking, a $30-40 purchase at one of the Blue Mountain establishments and dinner around $50 offsite. And I usually visit with 2-3 other prepaid patrons. Personally I think Blue Mountain can do better to serve the prepaid patrons.

Didn't have a great time here, maybe it's because I'm not the clientele they are looking for…read more SKIING As a beginner / intermediate skiier, Blue Mountain was the first big mountain I've been on and it was quite a shock. Compared to a smaller hill like Snow Valley, the Greens were like blues almost blacks in some cases and the Blues were Blacks on the smaller hill. They were quite steep and challenging. if that's what you're looking for great! One of the runs called Southern Cross is classified as a Green but it should be a Blue in my opinion. being narrow and off a cliff it's difficult to maneuver. We were there during New Years weekend and it was pretty crowded. I get that but the lifts stopped way too often. I also noticed no signage to inform people how to get on or off which might be some of the issue. Like unloading arrows etc. There are 2 chalets and they are placed a bit far from the ski lift. It's difficult to get to. The food was ample and pretty good but very over priced. $4 for a bag of chips? RIDGE RUNNER We bought a 3 pack of activities to do. You have to do them all in one day which is a bit silly. It's difficult to understand the offer on the website. . Went on Ridge Runner after waiting 1.5 hr in a line of only about 20 parties. It was a bit ridiculous. Again seemingly cause by people who didn't know what they were getting on needs a more efficient loading and in loading process. Worse off was that it's meant to be a fast coast in the mountains, and told not to stop or slow down, however the people in front of us stopped and slowed down the entire day making the experience worthless. SKATING This is at the top of the mountain. You have to drive there. There's no indoor shelter from the wind to change into your stuff. Before you even get on the ice you are frozen. There is a fire but it doesn't do much because of the wind. There are some bins to put your stuff but it's very icy in the staging area. My friend fell and broke his wrist. They need to add some safety mats to this area. Overall, I did not have the sense of safety or that staff cared about guest safety and guest experience.