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Dust off your Skis and Snowboards, The Slopes are Getting Ready
TORONTO, ON – November 16, 2021 – Canadians, from coast to coast, are eager to get back onto the
slopes. Hills and resorts from across the county have got your back! With zero reported cases of COVID
transmission last season on the hills, this sport is safe, fun and helps support the Canadian economy.
Across our great nation, ski resorts and hills are following provincial guidelines to keep everyone safe.
Procedures vary from province to province, with some implementing a vaccine passport and others
simply requiring masks indoors. Each region follows provincial health guidelines, so before you don your
helmet and strap on your skis, it’s best to know before you go.
“Every single ski hill, resort or trail, Canada-wide, is following the local guidelines. However, that can
differ dramatically from one province to the next,” advises Paul Pinchbeck, President of the Canadian Ski
Council. “It’s best to check out local guidelines, so you are prepared for your trip.”
Skiing and snowboarding have significantly increased in popularity in the last couple of years, especially
as more and more people seek out fun, safe activities they can do outdoors and within Canada.
However, last winter, revenues were down in every province, with no international guests coming to
Canada to enjoy our slopes, fewer hotel stays, fewer pro shop sales, and limited dining capabilities.
Despite this, Quebec ski areas recorded a better season when compared with the previous year and only
missed a record number of visits by 4%, and Western Canada grew by 5%.
With some hills in Alberta already open, British Columbia predicted to open in a week or so and Ontario,
Quebec and the East Coast shortly behind, now is the time to plan your winter activities.
“Skiing and snowboarding are growing in popularity,” says Pinchbeck. “With great programs, like the
Snow Pass and Never Ever Days, there are so many ways that Canadians can get involved with winter
sports. People wanting to start skiing or snowboarding should begin at our website,
goskiinggosnowboarding.ca and see what’s necessary and ways to get started.”
To learn more about safety precautions, skiing in Canada, and the programs the Canadian Ski Council
have to make these great sports accessible to every Canadian, contact us to arrange an interview with
Paul Pinchbeck, President of the Canadian Ski Council.
About Canadian Ski Council
Founded in 1977, the Canadian Ski Council is a national, not-for-profit ski and snowboard organization
whose mandate is to increase participation in recreational skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing
in Canada.
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