Only a short drive from Ottawa, Mount Pakenham offers private and group lessons in skiing and snowboarding. There is still space left in our 5 week program that begins on February 4th or 5th.
Friday, open 10am-10pm. Conditions are really good with fresh snow flurries and the entire mountain regroomed after Friday morning’s mix of weather . Our snow base is machine-groomed granular/powder snow and is approximately 70 cm deep. Terrain Parks open Friday night and all weekend. We have features set up on 3 runs - rails, boxes, jumps and pipes - 15 features now in place and our terrain park staff are working on more.
Tubing is open every Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm weather permitting (call ahead if we have active weather happening). Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are closed Friday and will be regroomed for Saturday.. Regular hours for skiing and snowboarding are Tuesday to Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday-Monday 9am-5pm . Come check us out at Mount Pakenham, Ottawa and the Valley’s Favourite Snow Centre!
Mount Pakenham is Eastern Ontario’s premier family ski, snowboard and tubing area. Mount Pakenham offers alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing; just a short drive from Ottawa.
We offer a wonderful winter experience for you and your family, a friendly atmosphere where kids feel welcome. We have two of the newest lifts in the region including a Brand New Carpet Lift and a New Quad Chairlift. Come and experience all Mount Pakenham has to offer; a short drive from Ottawa.
Mount Pakenham is truly everybody’s favorite family snow resort as well as the best choice for School outings! We have everything you need to learn to ski, ride and slide or improve your skills.
Never skied before? No problem! Check out our Discover Programs which are low cost packages including instruction, equipment and a lift tickets. It couldn’t be easier. If you are still not convinced, come try our snow tubing or snow shoes to get you into that "winter spirit". You’ll have great fun and it will get you closer to your first ski experience.
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Thanks to Director Eireann Montreuil and her instructor corp, Mount Pakenham Snow School is the area’s top rated learning centre!
Great terrain is 25 minute drive West of the Scotia Bank Place; only a short drive from Ottawa. Ottawa and the Valley’s favorite family snow resort has everything you need for winter fun and excitement. Abundant snowmaking and impeccable grooming is your guarantee of great conditions. Always!
The Office is open every day. Regular hours - we will be open for skiing and snowboarding Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday-Monday 9am to 5pm. Tuesdays we have 2 for 1 lifts all day and evening. Saturday night is 2 for 1 lifts and rentals after 4:30pm. Tubing open 11am- 5pm every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting (call ahead if we have active weather happening). Snowshoeing and X-country trails are now open and groomed.
Mount Pakenham
577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0
613-624-5290
ski@mountpakenham.com
Just a short drive west from Ottawa!