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Sheep don’t shred, so forget about another winter of following the flock to the usual ski spots. Instead, blaze a trail to seven of Canada’s sweetest secret resorts, as blissfully empty as they are easy on the wallet
Deer Lake, Newfoundland > Marble Mountain Resort
There are ski resorts you go to because of the terrain and snowfall, and then there are those where culture trumps the sliding. In the case of Marble Mountain, you don’t have to choose, because Newfoundland’s premier mountain serves up a little of both. Marble is a destination for those who love to ski and ride while meeting new friends in strange places. —
Mike Berard
ANNUAL SNOWFALL 488 cm (16 feet)
LIFT TICKETS $47. Purchase three or more consecutive days and receive
a 10-per cent discount. Kids under five ski for free.
WHAT’S NEW More than $600,000-worth of snowmaking equipment has potentially bumped up the opening date of the resort and increased snow coverage.
THE DOWNSIDE Coming here in search of powder is a gamble—it is the East Coast after all. Be prepared for adverse weather and keep an open mind.
LOCAL SECRETS Use the Governor’s Express, a high-speed quad that deposits skiers and riders at a perfect vantage point from which to appreciate the views and (with a little exploration) exploit the plentiful powder stashes. Sam’s Place, about 20 km from the base in the town of Pasadena, is the spot for a cold beer. And don’t forget to get screeched-in in true Newfie-style.
Marble Mountain Resort; Steady Brook, Newfoundland;
888-462-7253; skimarble.com
Quebec City > Le Massif
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