Mount St. Louis Moonstone
A not-so-secret motto behind some of the world’s most successful businesses is ‘do one thing, and do it really well’. Mount St. Louis Moonstone is a ski resort in southern Ontario that is dedicated to doing one thing exceptionally well: delivering epic downhill skiing and snowboarding adventures, from beginner level to the most advanced.
You’ll find over 35 ski slopes, including black diamond runs, some of the best freestyle terrain parks in Canada and a variety of upgraded, high-speed lifts designed to keep lines moving as fast as possible. Ski and snowboard lessons and programs, and rental equipment encourage beginners to get started, and their base lodge offers comfort after a full day on the slopes. Plus, their fleet of grooming equipment and snow-making capacity is second to none.
Located minutes south of the community of Coldwater, Mount St. Louis Moonstone sits in the centre of Ontario’s snow belt region. The ski facility is just off of Highway 400, a mere 25 minute drive north of Barrie and 25 minutes west of Orillia. It’s just 1.5 hours north of Toronto, which makes it a super convenient ski destination for skiers and boarders coming up from the city.
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If you’re looking for the ultimate alpine ski or snowboarding adventure, Mount St. Louis Moonstone delivers – in snow loads.
Founded in 1964, this family owned snow resort has been expanding and improving ever since to offer the very best skiing and snowboarding excitement in Ontario.
You’ll find 180 acres of skiable terrain, with 6 easy runs for beginners, 15 more challenging runs for intermediate skill levels and 9 difficult black diamonds catering to advanced skiers on the Moonstone side part of the park, with the longest run over 2 km. And 26 runs are lit up for night skiing, along with 6 lifts.
Practice some serious shredding and show off your maneuvers in one of two awesome freestyle terrain parks that have been hailed as the best in eastern Canada. One of the earliest terrain parks to open each season, the Junkyard Progression Terrain Park is designed for intermediate snowboarders to work up to advanced with a 12 ft half pipe, as well as fun rail, jump, box and transitions features. Overall there are over 90 snowboarding features at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. Push your jump limits and test your trick skills on the infamous Outback Terrain, an advanced free-style ski and snowboard park on the Moonstone side of the park with features like the 18 ft super pipe.
And for entry level skiers and riders, the Skool Yard GROM Park is the place to learn the basic skills of jumps, boxes and rails, as well as freestyle etiquette.
Mount St. Louis Moonstone’s investment into an awesome ski lift system makes a huge difference for guests. Accommodating the crowds and making sure people are always moving means no long lines waiting for your next run. High-speed, six-pack lifts, quad chair lifts, triple lifts and magic carpets transport you right back to the action in speed and comfort.
If you’re new to the sport, don’t be intimidated by the caliber of ski and snowboard facilities at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. Certified ski and snowboard instructors are on hand for flexible classes, including the popular snowboarding progression program. Just make sure your reservations are made with 24 hour notice before lessons.
Last updated: August 18, 2023