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If you recall from your early days of learning French in elementary school or middle school, “après” stands for “after,” and “après ski” refers to the social gathering and celebration of a day’s hard work of shredding those slopes. Here, the food is warm, the drinks roll out, and everyone has a good time.
If you’re looking for the best après ski spots for your snowy weekend getaway, keep reading. In this post, we’ll share three of the top ski resorts in Ontario with the perfect venues for an after-ski celebration!
Deerhurst Resort
Only two and a half hours outside of the city of Toronto, Deerhurst Resort is the perfect getaway location for your weekend ski trip.
It is conveniently located next to one of Ontario’s friendliest ski hills–Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area. This ski hill is great for winter hiking for large groups and beginners who may not have absolute confidence in their skiing skills.
Purchasing a Ski and Stay package with Deerhurst Resort gives you and everyone in your group:
- discounted accommodations
- discounted full day ski lift tickets
- access to a variety of outdoor activities including snowshoeing in Ontario and kick sledding for a nightly resort fee
Deerhurst also has a ton of snow activities on site like cross country skiing, snowshoeing and a skate trail. They even have a special ‘apres snow’ menu to help you warm up.
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Blue Mountain Resort
Located only two hours outside of Toronto and less than two hours from Mississauga, Blue Mountain Resort is a picturesque winter village of a ski resort. This ski resort is perfect for families, couples, or even those looking for a quiet solo weekend!
Blue Mountain Resort offers a few Ski and Stay packages that cater to your needs. Looking for the best spots to warm up in winter and fuel up after a long day of skiing? They offer a Tuesday Stay, Ski, and Dine package, the perfect package for après ski.
If you’re looking to après here, you can do so in the many restaurants located in the village at the bottom of the mountain OR the extra cool new Off-Piste Après Patio!
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Snow Valley Resort
If the last two last resorts weren’t close enough, Snow Valley Resort definitely will be. Located only an hour and a half away from Toronto, this ski resort is easy to commute to and the perfect venue for families, groups, and beginners wanting to take ski lessons. They also have snow tubing for those who are interested!
Also be sure to check their upcoming moonlight snowshoe events, Bonfire Après included!
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Muskoka Lakes Farm And Winery
This farm and winery, located less than three hours away from the city of Toronto, in the beautiful region of Muskoka. If you’re looking to go snowshoeing in Ontario, this is the spot to hit!
Their 10km trails are open all year round, perfect for families, little ones, and even your furry friends! After a long day of snowshoeing, enjoy some cheese fondue with some fresh bread, cranberry wines, and a cup of hot cider at their après-snowshoe patio.
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Hockley Valley Resort
Ever so close to Toronto, you can ski or snowboard day and night at the beautiful Hockley Valley. With Ski & Stay Packages available you can rest after a fun day after the slopes and enjoy the resort’s restaurants. Depending on the current Covid situation in Ontario, you can either sit or enjoy take-out at the on-site Cabin restaurant. You can also make it really special and enjoy lunch or dinner in a snow globe!
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Wrap Up the Day At An Après Ski Resort
You may have come up skiing with a group of your best buds, but the best part about ending the day at an après ski resort is that you’ll definitely leave having met some new faces and made some new friends. Who knows? You might even hit the slopes with them the next day!
For more inspiration on things to do with loved ones or by yourself in Ontario, check out our website for upcoming events and activities from our calendar.