Ski To Your Heart's Content - Calabogie Peaks

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Dickson Mountain and Calabogie Lake in the Ottawa Valley, Calabogie Peaks is the highest public ski mountain in Ontario.

The historical village of Calabogie Peaks was founded in the early 19th century, and has slowly evolved into the lively settlement that it is today. With its proximity to the Canadian capital of Ottawa, coupled with a winning combination of strikingly beautiful scenery, charming accommodation and rustic atmosphere, it is unsurprising that the ski resort has become a consistently popular tourist destination.

Calabogie Peaks resort features a 230-metre vertical drop and 20 excellent pistes, of which the longest is two kilometres. A system of four lifts provides access to the slopes, of which beginner skiers and snowboarders have 25 per cent, intermediates have 35 per cent, and advanced skiers have 40 per cent. Additionally, the ski resort has 24kms of cross-country trails.

The ski season at Calabogie Peaks runs from December to April, with guaranteed snow throughout, due to the full cover snow cannons. The most convenient way of reaching the ski resort is to fly to Ottawa International Airport and utilise bus transportation to access Calabogie Peaks.

Skiing in Calabogie Peaks

Boasting the highest vertical drop and longest beginner run in eastern Ontario, Calabogie Peaks resort offers fantastic skiing through its winter months, with an array of slopes catering to all visitors from beginners to experts. Located in the beautiful Ottawa Valley, on the shores of Calabogie Lake and at the base of Dickson Mountain, Calabogie Peaks offers visitors a superb ski holiday in exquisitely scenic surrounds.

Calabogie Peaks offers skiing for all levels of expertise on its 20 diverse slopes, with 25 per cent of trails suitable for beginners, 35 per cent for intermediates and 40 per cent for advanced and expert skiers. The resort is rather lacking in long-distance stretches, with a longest slope of two kilometres; however, 24kms of cross-country routes are at the disposal of those who enjoy lengthy cruises.

Four lifts provide transport to the descents, with an uplift capacity of 6,300 skiers per hour. For snowboarders, there is a superb terrain park with an array of rails and boxes, and a special beginner bowl where novices can build up their confidence. Additionally, snowboarding is permitted on all pistes.

Skiing is offered at Calabogie Peaks from December to April, with best natural conditions from February to early March. The best way to reach the resort is by flying to the international airport at Ottawa and hiring a car or taking a bus to get to Calabogie Peaks.

Après-ski in Calabogie Peaks

An ice-skating rink is on hand for non-skiers, and spa facilities are provided by Dickson Manor. Calabogie Peaks ski resort also offers a ski school, several shops, childcare facilities, and limited dining and nightlife venues. Cosy, traditional accommodation is supplied by Dickson Manor, and additional lodging units are available in the village.

Non-skiing activities at Calabogie Peaks include ice-skating and utilising the enticing spa facilities available at Dickson Manor. Nightlife is somewhat limited at this laid-back resort, but the Black Donald's Pub offers lively après-ski entertainment, and the restaurant at Dickson Manor serves delicious meals in a cosy atmosphere.

The resort has all the essential facilities expected of a high quality ski resort, including a full service ski school with tuition for all levels of expertise, a rental centre, a ski/sports boutique and several other shops, plus childcare facilities.

The area around Calabogie Peaks resort is permeated with dozens of beautiful lakes that provide opportunities for fantastic exploratory trips. Ottawa, situated a short distance east of the ski resort, is one of the world's most attractive cities, and offers a wealth of recreational, cultural and historical sights for visitors to enjoy.

Transportation to Calabogie Peaks

Calabogie Peaks ski resort is situated at the base of Dickson Mountain, 100kms away from Canada's capital city of Ottawa. The most convenient way of reaching the resort is by flying to Ottawa International Airport and renting a car or taking bus/taxi transportation to the ski resort.

The quickest and easiest transportation method to Calabogie Peaks is to fly into Ottawa International Airport (approximately 110kms from the resort) and either rent a car or utilise bus or taxi transportation to complete the journey.

Self-drive from Toronto involves a journey of 390kms that takes between four and five hours. If you are driving from the airport to the resort, head north towards Ottawa and turn left on to route 32 west. Route 32 connects with highway 417 towards Arnprior. From Arnprior, highway 17 and route 508 lead to Calabogie. The drive from the airport takes approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Trains travel regularly between Ottawa and Montréal, taking approximately two hours to complete the trip. Three or four trains travel daily from Toronto to Ottawa, taking roughly four hours. Local buses and taxis provide transportation between Ottawa and Calabogie Peaks.

A number of Greyhound buses travel from Toronto to Ottawa daily, taking approximately five hours. Day and night buses also go from New York to Ottawa (11 hours) and from Chicago to Ottawa (19 hours).

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