The snow squalls and frigid temperatures wreaking havoc on the Barrie region the past week have yielded one positive — several of the area’s ski slopes are now open for business.
According to a news release issued by Travel Ontario on Thursday morning, those looking to hit the slopes will have a few options to choose from this weekend.
Here is a list of places open for skiing:
Alpine skiing
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
Located at 24 Mount St Louis Rd. W. in Coldwater
Open Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mount St. Louis Moonstone is open seven days a week.
Horseshoe Resort
Located 1011 Horseshoe Valley Rd. W. in Barrie.
Open Nov. 23, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Resort is only open weekends until further notice.
Snow Valley
Located at 2632 Vespra Valley Rd. in Minesing.
Open Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Snow Valley is only open weekends until further notice.
Cross Country skiing
Hardwood Ski and Bike
Located at 402 Old Barrie Rd. W., in Oro-Medonte.
Hardwood Ski and Bike is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.