Canadian Snowboarding and Skiing Holidays at Marble Mountain

August 21, 2008

People hoping to book their winter skiing holidays this year would be well advised to consider Canada’s eastern seaboard and Newfoundland in particular. 

Situated in Newfoundland Canada, Marble Mountain is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range.  At its summit it is over 1,700 feet above sea level, rising above the Humber River as makes its way through Humber Valley. The slopes of Marble Mountain are regarding as having some of the best skiing and snow boarding east of the Rockies. With average snowfall of over 16.5 feet, (5m) this is hardly surprising, particularly if compared to Mont Tremblants 12 feet (3.65m), and certainly when compared against European resorts.  Average daytime temperatures in winter are -5° Celsius.  The mountain was also a venue for the Canadian Winter Games in 1999.

The mountain boasts 35 different runs, to suit all levels of experience, and has excellent access through a variety of lifts and platters.  It also has the only detachable high speed quad lift in Atlantic Canada, the Governor’s Express.  One of the best things about Marble Mountain is the smaller crowds and short queues allowing you to spend more time on the mountain than on the lift.  There is 175 acres of skiable terrain and the longest run is circa 4.5km. 

The highest point of Marble Mountain is Mount Musgrave, which was named after Sir Anthony Musgrave, a Newfoundland colonial governor.

Getting There:

The region has direct flights from the UK to Deer Lake Airport with Monarch this winter, approximately 20 minutes from Humber Valley Resort, as well as connecting flights via Halifax, St Johns and the main Canadian airports.

Staying There:

Select Resorts have fantastic chalet accommodation in the fantastic Humber Valley Resort, nestled at the foot of Marble Mountain, offering excellent access to the slopes, as well as activities such as cross country skiing, snow shoeing, huskies, skidoos.  Once you have had your fun on the slopes you can relax in the Aveda Spa or chill in your own chalet hot tub.  Humber Valley is truly a winter wonderland.

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