Family outings to Ontario ski hills bring more than just a winter escape

Winter Family Fun Times!

Winter sports bring so many benefits to kids and families. The physical benefits of fresh air, exercise and vitamin D, the confidence building and if you're doing it all together as a family, you're having a great time building family memories. Downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding are all super fun ways for kids to exercise, get some clean fresh air and have a ton of fun.

Ontario ski hills and trails abound with breathtaking natural scenery. Throughout Central and Northern Ontario there a range of options for your family within 1-3 hours of Toronto. If you fancy the alpine route, a ride on the chair lift offers a great chance to see some stunning vistas of our beautiful province. If you're taking the alphine route, you can bet your family will spot our cute and furry forest friends and see some magestic Ontario forests prettily decorated with snow like a holiday card. If your kids love to snowboard and you do too, many resorts offer some really cool terrain parks for tricks and challenges to your daily snowboard routine.

Many resorts and ski hills offer other fun winter activities for kids such a dog-sledding, snow tubing, horseback riding, and other fun and exciting activities.

No matter the age or skill level ski resorts offer lessons and tips to newbies. It is important to learn the basics before you begin and if it is your very first time and we recommend you always listen to the safety tips and make sure they are understood by children. 

On our website we have compiled for you a list of helpful links parents might need before heading out for family ski fun. You can find links directly to your favorite ski resorts current snow conditons, webs cams, rates, lessons info and getaways. Click on your favorite ski resort below and we'll take you right there!

Blue Mountains Resort | Hardwood Ski and Bike | Horseshoe Resort | Scenic Caves Nordic Centre | Sir Sam's Ski and Bike | Snow Valley Resort | Wye Marsh

Ski and Snowboard Family Getaways

Many Ontario resorts and accommodations have combined getaways with not only great ski and snowboard activities, but alot more activities as well to keep your kids having a winter's ball. Check out our FEATURED WINTER FAMILY GETAWAYS and consider turning a day trip into an overnight getaway - let's face it, at the end of an exhausting day outside having someone else make dinner and clean up and not having to drive home that night is alot more enjoyable for parents!

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