Ski Manitoba, Canada

Manitoba is a fascinating place to ski in Canada. This province is located in the southern part of Canada between Saskatchawan and Ontario.   Manitoba is everything you imagine:  the great outdoors, glaciers, sled dogs, fascinating wildlife, the aurora borealis, sparkling snow and clear skies.  The south and west is mainly prairie, there are lakes and forests to the north and east and the far north is mainly arctic coast and tundra.  The capital city is Winnipeg. 

Useful web sites:
www.skimanitoba.com
www.travelmanitoba.com

Skiing in Manitoba

• Assessippi Ski Area
• Falcon Ridge
• Holiday Mountain
• Mystery Mountain
• Stony Mountain

Assessippi

Assessippi Ski Area and Winter Park is located between Roblin and Russell, Manitoba.  It comprises a lovely place to visit with plenty of amenities and attractions.   There is alpine, and Nordic skiing, boarding, terrain park with half pipe, snow tubing and snowshoe trails.  Night skiing is also available.  100% snowmaking facility.  Web site:  www.assessippi.com

Assessippi Mountain Information:
Base elevation:              1,312 feet
Summit elevation:          1,810 feet
Vertical drop:                 498 feet
Skiable acres:                200 acres
Lifts:                             5 (1 quad, 1 triple, 3 handle tow)
Trails:                           21
Longest run:                  2,300 feet
Skier levels:                  34% beginner, 33% intermediate, 33% advanced

Falcon Ridge

Falcon Ridge has plenty for skiers, boarders, Nordic skiers and snowshoers.  Add to the mix the boarders terrain park and tubing hill, and there is more fun than you can imagine.  Rentals and lessons are available.   There is also a chalet and café. Web site:  www.falcontrails.mb.ca.

Falcon Ridge Mountain Information:
Summit elevation:                      1,210 feet
Base elevation:                          1,060 feet
Vertical drop:                             150 feet
Skiable acres:                            25 acres
Lifts:                                         3
Trails:                                       11
Longest run:                              1,200 feet
Skier levels:                              Beginner 60%, intermediate 40%.

Holiday Mountain

Holiday Mountain is located in La Riviere, 90 minutes from Winnipeg.  It has plenty of fun for everyone with skiing, boarding, Nordic skiing and a terrain park for boarders.  They also offer night skiing and have 100% snowmaking facilities.  Annual average snowfall 50 inches. 
Web site:  www.holidaymountain.com.

Holiday Mountain Information:
Summit elevation:                               1,550 feet
Base elevation:                    1,250 feet
Vertical drop:                        300 feet
Skiable acres:                      37 acres
Lifts:                                       4 (2 doubles, 1 Magic Carpet, 1 T-Bar)
Longest run:                         2,600 feet
Skier levels:                          50% beginner, 30% intermediate, 10% advanced, 10% expert

Mystery Mountain

Mystery Mountain is located in the northern part of Manitoba, close to Thompson.   The area has a chalet and licensed lounge.  Snow tubing.  Night skiing.  Nordic skiing.  Boarders terrain park with half pipe.  Snowshoe trails.  Rentals and lessons available.   75% snowmaking facility.  Annual average snowfall 100 inches.   Web site:  www.mysterymountain.ca.

Mystery Mountain Information:
Summit elevation:                               1,810 feet
Base elevation:                    1,312 feet
Vertical drop:                        498 feet
Skiable acres:                      200 acres
Lifts:                                       5 (1 quad, 1 triple, 3 handle tow)
Trails:                                     21
Longest run:                         2,300 feet
Skier levels:                          34% beginner, 33% intermediate, 33% advanced

Stony Mountain Ski Area

Stony Mountain Ski Area is located in the Winnipeg area.  On offer is skiing, boarding with terrain park and half pipe, and night skiing.  100% snowmaking facility.  Web site:   www.skistony.com

Stony Mountain Information:
Vertical drop:        100 feet
Lifts:                       2 (1 handle tow, 1 rope tow)
Trails:                     6