The hill at Tawatinaw Valley is located only 1 hour north of Edmonton and spreads over 140 scenic acres. It has 3 T-bars, 1 rope tow and 24 trails for all ages and abilities. The breakdown of the terrain is 30% green, 55% blue and 15% black which accommodates beginner and advanced skiers alike. Click here to see a trail map of Tawatinaw Valley. It was established in 1967 for Canada’s Centennial and has remained in operation ever since. Over the last 40 years, the hill has undergone some major expansions to meet the needs of snow enthusiasts.
Tawatinaw Valley caters to every ability of skier and snowboarder and is a great place for families to spend the day. They have gullies, ravines, open hills and gentle slopes which provide a wide variety for guests to enjoy. They also have a large, wide open bunny hill with a rope which provides beginners with a comfortable atmosphere to learn in.
What you may not know about Tawatinaw Valley
Tawatinaw Valley’s hours of operation are weekends and holidays from 10-4pm but they also take school programs in during the week. When large school programs come in, they often open up the hill to the public as well. For more information on School programs and hours of operation click here.
Just because you’re not seeing snow on the hills in town doesn’t mean you can’t come out for a ski! Tawatinaw Valley has an elaborate snow making system which enables them to stay open long after the snow has stopped falling. For current snow conditions at Tawatinaw click here.
They have a huge terrain park and superpipe! For those who love the freestyle scene, Tawatinaw Valley is a dream come true. They have a large terrain park with tons of rails, boxes and jumps that tailor to all ages and abilities and they also have a massive superpipe which is 1 of only 2 superpipes found in Alberta!
Ski for Free! As of March 1, if you purchase next year’s seasons pass you can ski for free for the rest of this season! For more details on this promotion or to purchase your seasons pass click here.
Top 5 reasons to visit Tawatinaw Valley
1. Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Tawatinaw Valley is truly remarkable. Everybody knows each other by name and it is easy to see that they are a tightly knit community. The staff here are friendly and super passionate about providing positive customer experiences to guests. Parents feel comfortable dropping their kids off here for the day knowing that they will be in good hands which compliments the reliability of the staff and members of the community.
2. Terrain Park & Superpipe
The terrain park and superpipe at Tawatinaw Valley are a huge attraction and it is easy to see just how popular they are when you’re out on the hill. Tons of people simply ride back and forth from the T-bar to the park hitting jumps, rails and boxes all day long. The superpipe has also become a popular spot since it is 1 of only 2 superpipes in Alberta!
3. Events
Tawatinaw Valley hosts numerous events throughout the winter ranging from Family Day races to alpine races to slopestyle events. If you haven’t had the chance to check any out, click here for info on upcoming events.
4. Cross Country Trails
There are 25 km’s of scenic cross country terrain at Tawatinaw Valley and they accommodate both classic and skate style skiing. The cross country trails can be accessed via the upper parking lot but be sure to first stop by the ski centre to purchase your day or seasons pass. For more info on X-country skiing at Tawatinaw Valley click here.
5. Ski School
Certified instructors at Tawatinaw Valley provide both skiing and snowboarding lessons for all ages and abilities. You can choose between group or private lessons or even sign up for a Discover Skiing/Snowboarding package. The Discover programs include a lift ticket, full rentals and an hour lesson with an instructor. Click here for more information on the Tawatinaw Valley Ski School.
Congratulations to Colby Hansen who was our Go Big! Contest winner and took home a pair of lift tickets to Tawatinaw Valley. Want a chance to win a set of his and her skis and a $1000 shopping spree? Click here!
Also a big thank you to Avalanche Ski Wear for their contributions to our marketing initiative.
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