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Come Ski Ontario in one of the most scenic areas of the province! Great Family Ski Hill with small lift lines and a good variety of terrain. There are group Ski and Snowboard Lessons and Rentals available.

You're sure to enjoy the separate Tube Park and lift, too!

With the 6th highest ski vertical in Ontario, mile long runs and small lift lines, Madawaska Valley's Radcliffe Hills Ski Area will be open this year!

This quiet area is well known for its great snow and good mix of easy and challenging runs. They have reasonable rates and relaxed family atmosphere that will keep you smiling, while the lack of crowds will allow you to ski until your hearts content.

Whether you are into Skiing or Snowboarding Ontario, the snow is always here. The region benefits from higher than average snowfall and this hill has snow making services to help Mother Nature.

The Madawaska Valley's Radcliffe Ski Area features a full service pro shop, rental facility, ski and snowboard lessons and a separate Tubing area. The large chalet lounge is a favourite hang out with a crackling fireplace and hot chocolate to help warm you on those cooler days.

Madawaska Valley Ski Area boasts a vertical height of 137 metres (450 feet), making it the 6 highest ski hill in Ontario. Featuring 7 Alpine runs and a maximum slope length of 1,609 metres or 1 Mile. With over 12 runs and a total skiable area of 78 hectares (193 acres), this is one of the biggest ski and snowboard hills in the area.

Located approximately 5 km south of Barry's Bay on Highway 62 (Combermere Road), the area is ideally located 280 km northeast of Toronto, 185 km northwest of Ottawa, and 170 km north of Belleville.

To kick off the season, Madawaska Valley-Radcliffe Hills Ski Area will be hosting an EQUIPMENT SWAP on Saturday November 21, 2009 from 9:30-4:30 at the hill on Highway 62 at 41430 Combermere Road.

Directions from Toronto:

Take Highway 401 east to Highway 115/35, which leads north to Peterborough, eventually meeting Highway 7. Continue on Highway 7 east to Highway 28 and follow this highway north past Bancroft where Highway 62 takes over. Follow this scenic highway to Maynooth where it veers east and then north past the small community of Combermere. Madawaska Valley Ski Area is found halfway between Combermere and Barry's Bay on the right side of the highway. Allow 3.5 hours to travel approximately 280 km.

Directions from Ottawa:

Take Highway 417 west to Highway 17 at Arnprior. Continue northwest on Highway 17 before turning west on Highway 60 at Renfrew. Follow this scenic highway west past Eganville to Barry's Bay. In Barry's Bay, look for Highway 62 leading south. Follow this road for about 5 km to Madawaska Valley Ski Area, which will be on the left hand side of the highway. Allow just over 2 hours to travel approximately 185 km.

Directions from Belleville:

Take Highway 62 north from the 401. This secondary highway crosses Highway 7 and continues north to Bancroft. At this point Highway 62 takes over. Follow this scenic highway to Maynooth where it veers east and then north past the small community of Combermere. Madawaska Valley Ski Area is found halfway between Combermere and Barry's Bay on the right side of the highway. Allow 2 hours to travel approximately 170 km.

Great snow, relaxed family atmosphere, small lift lines and uncrowded conditions make Madawaska Valley Ski Area the place to Ski Ontario!

Madawaska Valley's Radcliffe Hills Ski Area
41430A Combermere Road
(Hwy #62, just south of Barry's Bay)
call 613-756-1ski

see facebook: "Radcliffe Hills Ski Area: EQUIPMENT SWAP"