Toronto’s Downhill Ski Centre – Earl Bales – provides a destination for those who would like to learn how to ski/snowboard, or for those who just enjoy leisure skiing, accessible without needing a car
BUT… if you’re looking for more challenging skiing, it’s best to travel outside of the city to one of the Ski Resorts such as Blue Mountain or Horseshoe Valley because the slopes at Earl Bales are really just ‘hills’.
Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre
Earl Bales Park
4169 Bathurst St, North York, ON M3H 3P8
Ideal for Leisure skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing but also offers Ski and Snowboard lessons, camps and private lessons. Registration is available online. “Drop-in” programs also available – call for more information.
- Season: Usually January to mid-March (weather permitting)
- Times: Vary
- Price: Various options incl. All Day Pass
Phone: 416-395-7931
The Ski Centre is run by the City of Toronto which means fees are quite reasonable.
It is accessible by Public Transit (TTC)
[Wilson subway station (160 Bathurst North bus) to Bainbridge Ave]
Information on all fees and rentals can be found HERE