Here’s the thing. Skiing is expensive! I’m going to break down a few hacks I have found to help offset the costs of gearing up your kids for skiing or snowboarding. Today I’m focusing primarily on the cost of the lift ticket.
I found a handful of great hills that offer free tickets for little ones and reduced rates for kids 6-12. I’ve also included the adult price, because as my husband says, they get you on the adult ticket. So sometimes even if they kids cost a few bucks, might be worth it as the adult ticket isn’t that bad.
A lot of the prices are web discounted (meaning if you purchase the tickets online they are at a reduced rate, but I really tried to include the regular rate). I’ve linked to all the hills in the title of the hill and I’ve sorted the hills out from $0 to most expensive for kids. I haven’t factored the adult price in the ranking.
Mont Sutton
$0 for Kids 0-5
$34 – $40 for kids aged 6-12 depending on time of day
Adults $72
Mont Orford
$0 for kids 0-5
Kids 6-12: $27 – $35 depending on the day of the week.
Adult $62
Mont Saint-Anne
$0 for kids 0-6
$42 for kids 6-12
Adults $89
Mont Habitant
$0 for kids 0-5 using the magic carpet only
$12 for kids 0-5 using the chair lift
Kids 6-12: $28 – $31 (online discount available)
Adults $44
Stoneham Mountain
$0 for kids 0-6
$33 for kids 7-12
Adults $71
Owl’s Head
$5 for kids 0-5
Kids 6-12: $27 for weekday tickets and $32 for weekend and holidays
Adults $57 or $25 or Tuesday and Wednesday
Mont Blanc
$9 for kids 0-5
$29 for kids 6-12
Adults $59
Bromont
$10 for kids 0-5 and $46 for kids ages 6-12
4 hour Ticket: $10 for kids 0-5 and $40 for kids ages 6-12
Adults $69.70 (pre paid online)
Sommet Olympia
0-5 $12.99 or Free if using magic carpet area only
6-12 $34.99 for full day
Adult $56.99 for Sommet Olympia
Morin Heights
0-5 $12.99 or Free if using magic carpet area only
6-12 $34.99 for full day
Adult $56.99
Versant Avila
0-5 $12.99 or Free if using magic carpet area only
6-12 $34.99 for full day
Adult $45.99
Saint-Sauveur
0-5 $14.44 or $7.99 if using the school slope
6-12 $34.99
Adult $56.99
Mont Saint Bruno
$16 for kids 0-5
Kids 6-12: $22 – 36$ depending on how long your ticket is valid for
Adults $42
Other Cost Savings
There is also the Snow Pass specific for kids in grade 4 & 5. They can ski two times at over 125 hills across Canada include a lot of resorts here in Quebec. It’s only $29 and you need to make an application. A few restrictions apply, but it’s certainly worth a look if you’re child qualifies.
I know I didn’t capture all the hills, I include the most popular ones in the province. Let me know if I need to add your favourite hill to the list.
Prices were accurate at time of publication, but always check with the hill’s website before purchasing.
The Snowboard Mom 