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Canadian Snowboarding and Skiing Holidays at Marble Mountain
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.
Add comment August 21, 2008
Humber Valley voted in Top 25 Courses in Canada
Fantastic News from Newfoundland – Humber Valley Resort’s River Course was ranked 25th in ScoreGolf Magazine’s Top 100 list of golf courses in Canada (The River Course actually ranked one spot above Muskoka Bay Club golf course which had beaten the course in Golf Digest’s Best New Canadian Course in 2007). The course received a 7.8 rating. the review said the course offers “gently rolling terrain, wide fairways and undulating greens which serve as a challenge to experienced golfers, while offering an enjoyable round for those new to the game. Breathtaking views can be enjoyed from the riverside holes rising 400 feet up to the clubhouse. “
The full list is online at http://scoregolf.com/rankings/top100/top-100-golf-courses-in-canada-2008.cfm; it appeared on ScoreGolf TV’s Top 100 Special on Sunday August 17th on TSN (The Sports Network)
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Add comment August 18, 2008
SNOW MUCH FAMILY FUN IN CANADA
Humber Valley Newfoundland
Western Newfoundland, Canada’s most easterly province, is a real haven for lovers of the great outdoors and, at only five and a half hours flight from the UK, it makes for an easily accessible and cost-effective family holiday destination. The luxurious Humber Valley Resort, nestled into the Appalachian Mountains, is perfect for families and friends wishing to enjoy a snow-based activity holiday.
Boasting an abundant natural snowfall and the best skiing in eastern Canada, Humber Valley Resort has direct access to over 745 miles of groomed snowmobile trails that stretch from ocean to mountainside. A spectacular terrain is waiting to be explored by the adventurous with a huge array of winter sports for adults and children alike including alpine skiing, snowboarding, cat skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice-fishing, sledding and ice-skating to name just a few.
An on-snow programme for those aged three upwards means that children can quickly learn more about mobility on the snow and can take part in family exploits such as sleigh rides and snowshoe adventures in search of caribou, moose, silver fox, lynx, seal and artic hare. After a hard day on the snow, the Aveda-concept spa on the edge of the forest and the shores of Deer Lake is the perfect retreat with a choice of massages, facials and body treatments as well as an outdoor hot tub to relax in.
Humber Valley Chalets
Located on the northern bank of the Humber River and Deer Lake and only a 20-minute drive from the airport, Humber Valley provides a variety of self-catering accommodation and excellent on-site restaurant and leisure facilities within the peace and seclusion of a Canadian forest retreat. Spacious chalets to suit all group sizes offer a choice of two to six bedrooms with fully-equipped kitchen and forest, golf or lake views.
From December 2008 to April 2009, Select Resorts is offering seven nights at Humber Valley from £2,545 for a family of four. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick, accommodation in a two-bedroom forest-view chalet, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Great deals on winter wonderland packages from under £640 per person per week.
For bookings or more information contact Select Resorts 01202 786490 or visit our dedicated Humber Valley website.
Add comment July 31, 2008
