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Programs and events are detailed in the Toronto Fun Recreation Guide
Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre
The Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre features day and night skiing on three intermediate slopes, one beginner slope, with a double chair lift and one rope tow. Snowboard and downhill rentals, snow school, hi-tech snowmaking and a snack bar complete your experience for the whole family |
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Participant Helmet Policy
All participants in any Toronto Ski and Snowboard Centre program must wear a recognized ski or snowboard helmet while participating in any instructional programs. All package A participants must supply their own helmet. All package B participants will have a helmet provided as part of the rental package. Any programs that do not have a package B option require participants to supply their own recognized helmet. Participants who do not have a recognized ski or snowboard helmet will not be admitted to class. This policy applies to all adults, youth & children in programs. Make up classes or refunds will not be issued for clients who miss classes for this reason.
Weather
The Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre operates in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, wind, full sun and extreme cold. Instructors/coaches are trained to deal with various weather conditions to ensure quality lessons take place. Regardless, all participants must understand that they may encounter various weather conditions. However, in very severe conditions the centre may close and postpone lessons. Lessons cancelled by our operation will be added to the end of the regularly scheduled period of lessons.
8 Week Program
Registration for the 8 week program will not be accepted after the second class. Registered participants who have missed the first two classes will not be permitted to continue in the program unless they have demonstrated the appropriate ski/snowboard ability.
3 & 4 Day Program
Registration for the camps or 4 day programs are permitted up to the start of the program’s second class only.
Transfers
A transfer fee of $10 (per person/per course) will be applied to any client initiated request to move from one program to another or from one class to another. Transfers must be requested prior to the third class/day and will be prorated.
Withdrawals
All cancellations/withdrawals must be initiated in writing prior to the start of the programs second class/day. No refunds or credits will be considered after this date. Withdrawals will be prorated based on the date of withdrawal not based on attendance in the program. A $10 administration fee will be deducted, per person, per program, for all refunds, withdrawals and credits.
Family Day
There will be no classes held on Family Day, February 15. Lessons will still be their full listed duration.
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Facilities Include: |
- Ski & snowboard school
- Hi-tech snowmaking
- Snowboard & downhill rentals, limited helmet rentals
- Chair lift & rope tow
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- Ski/snowboard tuning
- Night skiing
- Snack bar
- Fireplace
- No ATM on site
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| Telephone
Information |
- Administration
416-395-7931
- Snow
Conditions 416-338-6754
- For
more information call 311
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| Map and Location |
| Located
at 4169 Bathurst Street, inside Earl Bales Park, one light south of Sheppard Avenue West. |
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How to get there by TTC:
- From Wilson Station - Bathurst 160 Bus
- Sheppard Station - Sheppard 84 Bus
- Bathurst Station - Bathurst 7C Bus
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| Program
highlights |
- Holiday programs & camps (December & March)
- Family Day Discover and Private Programs
- Ski & Snowboard Programs
- Ski League Racing Programs
- Instructor Prep Courses
- Junior Leadership Skiing & Snowboarding
- Special Needs Opportunities
- Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Programs
- Ski Telemark Program and Instructor Training Program
- CSIA, CASI, CSCF Level 1 Courses (Night Courses)
Note: All skiers/snowboarders/snowbladers of any age must have an area pass/ticket and are required to read and understand the waiver/release prior to use of the facility.
Access to all slopes is restricted to those in possession of an area pass/tow ticket, and proper ski or snowboard equipment. Walking on the slopes is strickly prohibited.
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| Hours
of Operation |
- Daily tickets sales end one hour prior to scheduled closing times.
| Hours of Operation |
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Freestyle Park |
| Mon-Fri: |
10 am - 9:30 pm |
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Mon-Fri: |
4:30 pm-9:30 pm |
| Saturday: |
9 am - 8 pm |
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Sat & Sun: |
open-close |
| Sunday: |
9 am - 6 pm |
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March Break: |
9 am-8 pm-close |
| Holiday Hours |
| Dec. 21-23, 28-30 & Jan. 1: |
9 am-9:30 pm |
| December 24 & 31: |
9 am-5 pm |
| December 25: |
closed |
| March 15-19: |
9 am-7 pm |
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| Rates and Rentals |
| Daily
Snow Pass Rates |
| Duration |
18 years and under/
60 years+ |
19 years+ |
| 1 hour |
$11 |
$14 |
| 2 hours |
$16 |
$19 |
| 4 hours |
$19 |
$22 |
| All day |
$25 |
$25 |
| Rope Tow – $8 |
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| Season Snow Passess |
| Age Group |
Full Season |
Daytime
Mon-Fri |
Night Only |
| 18 yrs & under |
$277 |
$135 |
$135 |
| 19 yrs+ |
$318 |
$171 |
$171 |
| 60 yrs+ |
$161 |
$86 |
$86 |
| Family Pass |
$544 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Best Value |
$185 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Best Value Season Pass entitles program participants in an 8-week or 4-week program to a discounted Full Season Pass.
- Full Season Pass entitles a person to enjoy the centre during all hours of lift operation.
- Night Season Pass entitles a person to enjoy the centre from 3:30 pm to closing seven nights a week.
- Mon-Fri Daytime Pass entitles a person to enjoy the centre from opening to 4 pm.
- Season Passes are valid at both Toronto Ski and Snowboard Centres and Chicopee Ski Club (located in Kitchener).
- A $35 non-resident fee is applied to all season snow passes if applicable.
- A $10 replacement fee will be charged for lost passes.
- Photos will be taken on-site
- Available for purchase starting December 7.
- Season Passes can be purchased by American Express, Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque.
- All pass holders must read, understand and sign a release of liability waiver.
- Participants under 18 years of age must have release of liability waiver signed by a parent/guardian.
- Daily ticket sales end one hour prior to scheduled closing times.
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Rental Equipment – Hourly Rates |
| Duration |
Full Set Skis, Boots, Poles |
Skis Only |
Poles Only |
Boots Only |
Full Set Snowboard (board and boots) |
Snow-board Only |
Helmets (Limted rentals available) |
| 1 hour |
$14 |
$12 |
$10 |
$10 |
$14 |
$12 |
$5 |
| 2 hours |
$16 |
$14 |
$10 |
$11 |
$16 |
$14 |
$5 |
| 4 hours |
$20 |
$18 |
$10 |
$15 |
$20 |
$18 |
$5 |
| All day |
$25 |
$20 |
$10 |
$17 |
$25 |
$20 |
$5 |
Rental Equipment Requirements
- Rental equipment cannot be issued to anyone under 18 years of age without being accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- A $300 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit is required to rent ski or snowboard equipment. Card owner’s signature is necessary. Note: Interac pre-authorizations are not available.
- One piece of valid government issued photo identification is required to rent equipment.
There will be no public rental equipment available from 9 am-2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays during our four-week programs. As well during our Holiday Programs/Camps in December and March there will be no equipment available from 9 am-3 pm. Rentals will be available all day during our clinics on February 6-7 and March 13-14.
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| Special
Events |
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Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show
Come visit us at the Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show: October 15 -18, 2009 at the Better Living Centre, CNE Grounds
Men’s & Women’s Night (Thursday)
Men and women who purchase a Snow Pass to ski/snowboard between 4 pm and closing on Thursdays, will automatically get their purchased time doubled.
Teen Night (Friday)
Teens (13-19 yrs) who purchase a Snow Pass between 4 pm and closing, will automatically get their purchase time doubled.
Family Night (Saturdays)
Free Snow Pass must be obtained at the Snow Pass ticket window.
Families can bring up to two children, 18 years of age and younger, to ski or snowboard for free between 4 pm and closing when accompanied by a paying adult. Adults can ski or snowboard for $18 between 4 pm and closing. Children must be present at time of purchase. Regular rental rates and conditions apply. A great family ski value!
Olympic Fever (February 6 & 7)
Join us for our own unique Winter Games. A perfect way for the whole family to have fun and catch the Olympic Fever!
National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Week (January 16-24) & WinterCity (February 6-7) Double-Up days!
When you purchase a snow pass January 16-24, or February 6-7 your snowpass time will automatically be doubled! Regular rental rates apply.
Family Day (February 15)
When you purchase a Snow Pass to ski or snowboard during Family Day, we’ll automatically double up the time on your snow pass. Family night special will be in effect at 4 pm. For other Family Day specials, contact the centres directly. Please note that regularly scheduled programs will not be running on Family Day.
March Break Double Up Evenings (March 15-19)
When you purchase a Snow Pass to ski or snowboard during the March Break between 3 pm and closing, we’ll automatically double up the time on your snow pass. Regular rental rates and conditions apply.
Canadian Ski Council
Grade 4 & 5 Snow Pass - snowpass.org
Great news for all 10 year-olds!
The Grade 4 & 5 Snow Pass is offered to kids in Grades 4 and 5 or who were born in 1999 or 2000.
FREE skiing and snowboarding at Earl Bales Park and Centennial Park (and other participating ski areas) is available once you’ve received your Snow Pass from the Canadian Ski Council.
You can download a Snow Pass application form at snowpass.org or e-mail info@skicanada.org
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