Sunday Trips

We Go With The Snow!

Join us for Sunday bus trips aboard 56 seat highway coach buses to ski resorts around Southern Ontario.  Download a full copy of our Sunday Trip Policy here.

 

2023-2024 Sunday Trip Information

Costs

Your membership includes one Sunday bus trip fare. Children (age 17 and under), accompanied by an adult, can travel for $15. Adults are $30. Group trail fees range from approximately $30 to $40. Classic Ski rentals are available at most resorts at a cost of approximately $30-$45 for a full day plus the cost of a trail pass. (Rental costs are more for skate skis, less for snowshoes.)

Trail fees are collected on the bus (CASH ONLY).  

Rental costs are paid directly to the ski resort.  Due to high demand most resorts now require members to book equipment directly in advance.  Policies vary with resorts so please check the Trakkers website each week for instructions for rentals.

Members' guests are welcome up to a limit of two reserved trips per season. Guests who have used up their two reservations are welcome to become members. Standby guests are welcome if seats are available (see Sunday Trips policy for more details).

Guest Waiver

Guests will be expected to have a signed waiver ready to hand to the bus captain when boarding the bus. Download Guest Waiver form here.

Bus Fare

 Irrespective of the method of payment, the fares are: 

• Advance registration (member): $30

• Advance registration (guests): $35

• Standby passenger (member/guest): $40

• Child (17 and under): $15

 

There are two ways to pay for your bus fare:

1. Online payment – Trakkers Ski Club prefers and strongly encourages advance registration and online payment. Bus fare can be paid online by credit card when you sign up for your trip. Your payment will appear on the passenger list which is provided to the bus captains each week. If you need a reminder of how to sign-up please see instructions (screens may vary slightly).

2. Cash –  If you are unable to pay the bus fare online when you register for the trip, you will be required to pay it in cash to the bus captain when boarding the bus.

Pick Up Location

The pick up location is on Indian Road, just north of Bloor Street West, underneath the subway overpass, by the entrance of the Keele subway station parking lot.  (Note: the buses can no longer park on Bloor Street due to the bike lanes). The buses leave at 9:00 am sharp and return by about 6:00 pm. There is plenty of free parking on Sundays at the Keele subway parking lot (see below).

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Departure for Home

The buses leave the ski resort at 4:00 pm in December and January, 4:30 pm in February and March. Please be in your seat - the same seat on the same bus that you arrived in - before departure time.

List of Destinations

These destinations have been selected because they can accommodate 2 buses of Trakkers members, have indoor washrooms, and offer trails and rentals that meet members' desire for classic, skate and snowshoeing.

Trail fees for all Destinations are collected on the bus and must be paid in CASH.

Note: All rental costs listed below are plus HST unless otherwise noted.

Arrowhead Provincial Park (early departure 8 am)

The park is located just north of Huntsville, Ontario, on the beautiful Canadian Shield. There are a total of 33 km of groomed ski trails (22 classic and 11 skate). The park also has a 1.3 km ice skating trail, winding through the campgrounds in a loop.  This trail is kept smooth by Zamboni, so think about bringing your ice skates too! 

The visitor centre is used as a warm-up and lounge area .  It houses the winter rentals shop equipped with skis, ice-skates and snowshoes.  Washrooms are available and there are also washrooms close to the ice trail which is a 6 minute walk from the Visitor Centre. There may be fires lit outside for more warmup space.  Bring your lunch and snacks for the day as the  visitor centre only sells pre-packaged snacks..  There are a few microwaves available. Finally, there is a brand new, fully provisioned waxing room with5 ski forms, built in ventilation system, and really good heating so you're not freezing while you're waxing your skis.

Note: **This trip has an early bus departure time of  8:00 am**

2023-2024 Rates - Arrowhead

Trail pass and Surcharge for Long distance Trip

$15 all ages

Cash will be collected on the bus for a combined amount of $15 to cover the additional bus cost of going to Arrowhead and $5/person to cover the cost of Bus Parking for the day which includes the trail fee. 

 Rentals ( includes HST) 

Adult full day Classic and Skate Skis $32 

Youth<18 full day Classic and Skate Skis $25 

Family* Classic and Skate Skis  $105

*A family is 2 adults plus children under 18

 

Snowshoes Half day (3 hours) $15

Ice skates Half day (3 hours) $15

Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre (early departure 8 am)

A beautiful destination near Parry Sound. With more than 30 km of trails winding through lush forest, Georgian Nordic offers great cross country skiing for the novice through to the expert. Georgian Nordic offers performance (combined classic and skate), back country and single track trails . Georgian Nordic does not offer food service but has everything else. A comfy chalet, indoor washrooms, classic and skate ski rentals.

Note: **This has an early bus departure time of  8:00 am**

2022-2023 Rates – Georgian Nordic

Trail Pass (Cash only)

Adult Ski $18

Family Ski $44 (Family is defined as 2 adults and 3 students living at same address)

Student Ski (<18) $9

Rentals

Classic Adult $12

Student $6.50

Skate Ski Adult $20            

Student $14

 

Hardwood Ski and Bike (9 am departure)

This resort is located close to Barrie and has classic and skate ski trails with 8 different loops ranging from 3.5 to 22 km, plus 12 km of snowshoeing trails, rolling trails through hardwood and pine forests. The chalet is open with washrooms downstairs and a water refill station.  Hot food and drinks are available at the Trail’s End Cafe and there are tables for dining and warm-up.  There is a lookout cabin on the trail with hot chocolate and fire pits.

There is indoor unsecured bag storage in a public area.

Retail Shop/Service & Repair: The Retail Shop is open for your Nordic shopping needs.

Hardwood’s Service & Repair Shop is open for the season.

Rentals: All rental equipment is located in the Main Chalet . Please refrain from bringing rentals into the Retail Shop.  

 

2023-2024 Rates – Hardwood Ski and Bike

Trail Pass

IMPORTANT - Everyone must print and fill out a waiver. Please bring this with you.

Adult: $40

Senior (age 60+): $34

Student (age 13-19): $34

Youth (age 6-12): $25

Snowshoe: $23

Rentals

IMPORTANT - Members requiring rentals will need to book in advance directly with the resort. Please go to their website and use coupon code SC24HSB for 20% off: https://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/rates/rentals

Rental prices include HST and the 20% discount 

Classic Ski

Adult: $43.39

Senior (age 60+): $36.16

Students (13-19) $36.16

Breakage Insurance $ 5.65

Skate Ski

Everyone: $54.24

Breakage Insurance $11.30

Snowshoe

Everyone: $23.50. (HST included)

Breakage Insurance $ 3.39

 

Highlands Nordic (9 am departure)

Located on the top of the escarpment and close to the village of Duntroon, this resort has trails with breathtaking views of Georgian Bay. The 24 km trail network offers skiing for beginners to experts. The trails are groomed and track-set daily for both classic and skating techniques. There are 7.5 km of snowshoe trails. 

Highlands offers a cafeteria with hot soup, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and yummy homemade goodies.

There is a  pro-shop, rental department, service shop, and waxing facilities.

 

2023-2024 Rates – Highlands Nordic

Trail Pass Ski: $30

Trail Pass Snowshoe: $20

(children 7 and under – free) 

 Rentals 

Important: Renters must pay cash on the bus to receive this group pricing.   If you do not have cash you will be required to pay the rental rates posted on Highland Nordic website.

Classic $28

Skate $25 per hour 

Snowshoe $18 

 

Horseshoe Resort - Cross Country (9 am departure)

Located at the edge of the Copeland Forest and at the junction of 2 snow belts, this resort has 40 km of groomed and track set trails through scenic rolling woodland. The trails are suited to all abilities, including 9 km of trails for snowshoeing.  There is  an eating area, ski rentals and a place for waxing.  

Members should bring their lunch and snacks for the day as there are limited options of premade sandwiches, muffins and cold drinks for sale.  This resort also has a small retail shop.  

2022-2023 Rates – Horseshoe

Trail Pass

Ski pass  $30 (Children under 5 free)

Snowshoe trail pass $15

 

Rentals - MUST be booked online in advance

Classic Adult (Age 13+) $45

Classic Junior (12 and under) $38

Classic Senior (60+) 38

 Skate Adult (Age 13+) $59

Skate Junior (12 and under) $52

Senior (60+) $52

Snowshoe Rental $20

Rental Insurance (optional) $10

 

Kawartha Nordic Centre (9 am departure)

Located 40 km north of Peterborough, there are 34 km of classic trails and 13.5 km of skating trails plus, for snowshoers, 10 km of wilderness trails following a loop through beautiful Canadian Shield terrain. 

There is no cafeteria or other food service on site, so you will need to bring your own food.

Members requiring rentals will need to book in advance to ensure having equipment available.

2023-2024 Rates  Kawartha

Trail pass

Adult $27

Senior 65+ $25

Junior (4 to 18) $20

 

Rentals

Classic $35

Junior $30

Skate $45

Junior $35

Snowshoes $15

 

Mansfield

The Mansfield Outdoor Centre is located in Dufferin County and is nestled in the hills of Mulmur Township on 300 acres of forest, fields and the Pine River.   Their trail network provides a choice of different trails graded from novice to intermediate winding through the beautiful forest with many picturesque views of the Mulmur Hills.

The main lodge is open with a dining area, cafe, lounge, washrooms, rental building, outdoor seating areas.   The Pine River Cafe serves sandwiches, soups, chili, baked goods, coffee, tea, juice.

2022-2023 Rates - Mansfield

Trail Pass 

Ski:

Adult $28.00

Senior $23.00

Student under 21 $23

Child under 6 Free

Snowshoe $15

 

Rentals

Mansfield has limited rentals.  Mansfield has limited rentals.  After registering, please call 705-435-4479 to book your equipment.

Classic Ski $28.00 

Snowshoe $20.00

 

Scenic Caves Nordic Centre (9 am departure)

This resort is on the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, approximately 10 km west of Collingwood. The trails range from beginner to intermediate. The area offers beautiful scenery, two lookouts over Georgian Bay and the Osler Valley, wooded wilderness and usually good snow conditions. There are 27 km of combined classic and skate skiing trails, along with 10 km of snowshoe trails.  

There are ski rentals, waxing facilities, and a small store for ski gear. As part of your trail pass fee, Trakkers has the use of a separate building which is a large 2-level log cabin with heated washrooms next door.  Trakkers will have access to these heated  washrooms as well as the cabin basement for changing and storing your bags for the day.  The cabin is heated by a wood stove.  Trakkers members can use the cabin as a warming station and to eat your lunch.  Bring your own lunch and snacks.  The main building will have soup and chilli for sale but the eating area is quite small and it is a 5 minute walk to the cabin.

2023-2024 Rates – Scenic Caves

Trail Pass

$35 This includes the full use of the cabin for Trakker’s members and their guests only.

Rentals

Classic $30.50

Skate $45

Snowshoe $22

 

Wasaga beach Provincial Park

The park has 30 km of groomed trails, including 12 km of skating trails and backcountry snowshoe trails.  There is a waxing hut on site.

There is no cafeteria so bring your own lunch, snacks and water for the day!

The building is a 900 sq. ft. building with limited capacity but there is seating for you to eat your lunch and the waxing hut will also be open.

2022-2023 Rates – Wasaga

Ski Trail Pass

Adult/Senior (all)  $10
Youth (6-17)  $3.50
Kids under 6  free
Snowshoe-All  $7.00 

Rentals

Adult/Senior  $15
Youth  $15
Skate Ski-All  $20