The City has a ski and snowboard centre at Earl Bales Park. Ski and Snowboard Lessons provide details on instructor-led programs and classes.
Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre has:
- one beginner hill: rope tow, all ages
- one main hill with two runs and one race hill: accessible by chairlift (sits four people)
- washrooms (access from both inside and outside)
- accessible ski chalet at the top of the main hill
The ski season is scheduled to begin in January and end mid-March, depending on weather and snowfall.
Status and Service Alerts
Find out if the slopes are open, closed or have a service alert by visiting Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre. If there is no closure notice or service alert, the centre is operating normally and is open.
Drop-in Lift Tickets and Memberships
Lift Ticket Prices
| Age Group |
Two-Hour |
Three-Hour |
Four-Hour |
All Day |
| 18 years and younger |
$23 |
$29 |
$33 |
$43.50 |
| 19+ years |
$29 |
$33 |
$38 |
$43.50 |
| 60+ years |
$23 |
$29 |
$33 |
$43.50 |
Use of the rope tow is $14 per day for all ages. The rope tow provides access to the beginner hill.
Season Ski Membership
Ski Memberships:
- provides access to main hill, south hill, race hill and beginner hill
- includes access to the chairlift and rope tow
Purchase ski memberships in person. Payments via American Express, Visa, MasterCard, debit, cash or cheque are accepted.
| Age Group |
Price* |
| 18 years and younger |
$230.50 |
| 19+ years |
$294 |
| 60+ years |
$147 |
| Family Membership |
$935 |
A Family Membership is a season’s ski membership for two adults and up to four children. For Non-Residents wishing to purchase a ski membership, a $52 non-resident fee is applied in addition to the membership fee.
*Monday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to close.
Lost Ski Memberships
A $13 replacement fee is charged for lost memberships.
Rules and Waiver Information
- Skiers and snowboarders must have a valid Ski Membership and lift ticket and are required to read, understand and sign the waiver/release
- Participants under 18 years of age must have the release of liability waiver signed by a parent/guardian
- Walking on the hills is prohibited
Equipment Rentals
A valid Ski Membership or Lift Ticket is required to rent ski or snowboard equipment.
Rates/Fees
| Equipment |
Two-hour |
Three-hour |
Four-hour |
All Day |
| Full Snowboard or Ski set (poles not included but available upon request) |
$24 |
$27 |
$31.50 |
$39.50 |
| Snowboard or Skis only |
$21.50 |
$24 |
$29 |
$31.50 |
| Boots only |
$17.50 |
$20 |
$23 |
$27 |
| Helmet |
$6.50 |
$6.50 |
$6.50 |
$6.50 |
Rules and Waiver Information
- A caregiver must rent on behalf of users under 18 years of age and must read, understand and sign a Release of Liability Waiver
- Rental equipment is available during regular business hours
- Equipment rental is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ski poles are available upon request with limited availability
- A security deposit is required:
- $300 per person or $600 for a maximum of four people
- $50 per person for helmets only
- Cash or credit card is accepted and the Credit Card owner’s signature is required
- Interac pre-authorizations are not available
- One piece of valid government-issued photo identification is required to rent equipment
- For the safety of all patrons and participants, proper ski/snowboard equipment must be worn on any of the hills or on-snow-terrain. Helmets are highly recommended for all patrons.
