Ski & Snowshoe
Does winter wonderland sound overused and perhaps
a bit on the sappy side to you? Winter wonderland
actually means land of wonders or marvels. It’s a bit
difficult to describe 10 ft of annual snowfall; it truly is a
winter wonderland. Picture our landscape covered in a
gorgeous white carpet of well groomed ski hills and well
groomed Nordic trails.
Explore the Rugged Winter Landscape
by Ski, Snowboard or Snowshoe.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Algoma’s rugged terrain has carved out perfect conditions
for one of Canada’s favourite pastimes, skiing. Whether
you are atop the 750 ft vertical drop at Searchmont Resort,
one of Ontario’s premier resorts, or Mount Dufour located
within walking distance of the downtown core in Elliot
Lake, the ski opportunities range from beginner to expert
and there are countless experiences for every enthusiast.
Cross Country Skiing
Algoma boasts of some of the finest Nordic skiing terrain,
track and facilities in the world. Meticulously groomed,
well-marked trails lead to panoramic views in the Algoma
Highlands, and frozen waterfalls lakes with Hiawatha
Highlands. What better way to experience the natural
beauty of Algoma than a cross country ski trek?
Ice ClimbING
Algoma’s wilderness is legendary in the views of ice
climbers and other areas are jealous as each winter
season brings a new twist to our climbing locations. Ice
climbing excursions include the famous Agawa Canyon
with views of the famous landscape cut into the Canadian
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Shield; Montreal River Harbour excursions give climbers
a spectacular view of Lake Superior’s frozen coastline.
Expert guide services are available here in Algoma.
Snowshoeing
For the explorer, Algoma provides the most captivating
backdrops for trekking on snowshoes. From picturesque
panoramas to unmapped rock faces and quiet frozen
lakes to old growth forests and winter wildlife sightings, a
journey through Algoma is filled with quiet soul searching
and that feeling of truly getting away from it all.