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Owl's Head Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Ski-in/ski-out accommodation
  • Quiet slopes

Great for

  • Intermediates
  • Families
  • Quiet ski resort

Ski Holidays in Owl's Head

If direct access to the slopes, next-to-no queues and inexpensive lift tickets appeal, Owl is worth getting in a flap about. Overlooking a gorgeous glacial lake, some call this a “view with a ski area attached”… That wouldn’t be fair to its tough terrain. Skiers travel from across Canada and over the US border for all that Owl has going on, proof that good things come in small packages.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Calgary, Montreal
  • Vancouver
  • Time zone
  • GMT - 3.5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English, French
  • Currency
  • Canadian Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Owl's Head Stats

Top Altitude
756m / 2480ft
Bottom Altitude
216m / 709ft
Resort Altitude
216m / 709ft
Total Piste
163 acres / 50 runs
Longest Run
1 mile
Slope Orientation
N
Vertical Drop
540m / 1770ft
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No
Sitting high on Mont Owl’s Head’s north face, wind rustling the pines around you, you wouldn’t guess that just off to the east sits Montréal, earth’s 2nd largest French-speaking city. Owl is blessedly quiet, serene even – but with views worth shouting about. The slopes tower over Lake Memphremagog, and accommodation which isn’t in the main Auberge building can be found almost on the lake’s shores. Founded by a family man and still family-run, Dave Korman started the resort in 1965 and has relations manning strategic spots about the resort. Mrs K. – the lovely Lilly - is behind the cafeteria’s chili recipe, and she can be found working the bar. You aren’t so much a visitor as a guest here and everyone wants you to make yourself at home. Another fact worth making a fuss about? Owl is affordable. Really affordable. It’s known for deals like ½ off lift passes which are already half what you can pay elsewhere. Your Canadian dollars go further all over the resort, meaning you can live a little lavishly. Try out a week of ski school or a few Great Owl’s Club workshops (again, affordable) to boost your technique to new highs, or take day trips to magic Montréal - to climb an urban mountain (Mont Royal), take the food tour of a lifetime and get cultural in basilicas and museums. Alternatively, just save pennies and feel wonderfully smug. Owl’s base village isn’t huge, and that’s a big bonus. Peek through the curtains of many of the condos and you can see when the lifts are gearing up. There’s a trusty cafeteria, bar and a delicious dining room, in which staff know your name by the end of the week. It isn’t much but for the Korman family it’s home, and families with little ones love it. If making your own fun for a week isn’t for you, try combining trips here with other livelier spots, like Mont Tremblant, Bromont or Jay Peak over the border in Vermont. Or split your time between Montréal and the slopes.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Owl's Head Transfer Times

Montréal International Airport 2 hours

The nearest airport to Owl's Head is Montréal at ? km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Owl's Head?

For all this resort’s family-friendliness, Mont Owl’s Head can be a demanding peak, with challenges to help all but an Olympian up their game. What the 175-acre ski area lacks in size, it makes up for in views of Lake Memphremagog and in peace and quiet – even when Owl is considered “busiest”, you’ll rarely sit in a lift line longer than a minute.

Beginners have all they need to progress quickly with the INIparc nursery area, and there are usually cost-effective INISKI packages with the ski school. The Little Rouge and Panorama quads serve green runs only, making for clear areas of progression.

Intermediates are going to have the biggest hoot... with runs from every chair and quad, including lots from the summit. Take Peak to Centennial to Upper Traverse to really get a feel for this mountain’s 1700ft vertical. Don’t miss Lilly’s Leap, a fun run with lots of switchbacks which, when skies are blue, looks all the way across the lake’s 33 miles. Did you SNO?: it’s named after the resort owner’s wife. You’ll find many narrow, pitchy blues all over the resort, ideal for a challenge.

Owl is not lacking in steeps and the black trails here are truly deserving of their colour. The narrow Grand Allée reaches a sheer 47 degrees and “The Wall” on the Colorado trail reaches 43 and is major bump territory. Glades are another local specialty. Some say you have to be bonkers to attempt the double diamond, Ponsoon, but there are other friendlier glades to work your way up to it. Check out the "Que'quepart" sector on the east side of the mountain for virtually untouched backcountry skiing.

For interested boarders and adventurous skiers, a half-pipe and terrain park are both available.

Which other ski resorts are near to Owl's Head?

The nearest ski resorts to Owl's Head include Bromont.

Ski Area Facts

LocationQuebec, Canada
Established1965
Downhill163 acres / 50 runs
Lift Pass$48 Canadian Dollars (adult single day pass)

Beginner Slopes

30%

Intermediate Skiing

40%

Advance & Expert Terrain

30%

Snowboarding Trails

163 acres / 50 runs100%

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Best Time to Visit Owl's Head

175 inches (450cm) of snow a year is backed up by a first-class snowmaking system that covers 90% of the skiable terrain, for which 33-mile Lake Memphremagog is the ultimate snowmaking reservoir. Many of the Quebec resorts don’t get going until the final week of December, which may have an impact on Christmas skiing. But by January things are usually running at full capacity.

This is Canada, and while Owl is too far south for the artic conditions in the north, temperatures are still pretty cold. January sees average highs of -1°C, not to mention the lows… Only in March do averages pick up out of the minuses. On the very bright side, this all gives the snow machines lots to work with! Dress warm, consider a balaclava and enjoy the snow.

What's Owl's Head like at Christmas?

The most wonderful time of year is often the most expensive, so you’ll appreciate the savings you’ll make at Christmas in Owl’s Head. If early season conditions cooperate, the resort should be open in time for a brilliant week on the hill.

What's Owl's Head like in the New Year?

Spend a New Year in Owl’s Head with your nearest and dearest and enjoy the annual gourmet buffet in the dining room. Alternatively, ski in the day and throw on the glad rags to celebrate the year’s end of a lifetime at one of Montréal’s grand balls or nightclubs.

What's Owl's Head like in Half-Term?

If you’ve crossed the pond to escape the school holiday hoards, pick a spot that’s truly quiet and go for Half Term in Owl’s Head. On the mountain, there’s rarely a lift line and something for all the family, while off it you can enjoy quality time and walks round the lake.

What's Owl's Head like at Easter?

Spring has sprung by the time it’s Easter in Owl’s Head, temperatures are far friendlier and views over Lake Memphremagog dreamier than ever

Owl's Head Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Owl's Head snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Owl's Head snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Owl's Head snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Small, quiet resorts like this one are always winners with families, but Owl has more going for it than just p & q. You cannot be closer to the slopes than in one of this resort’s apartments or condos, taking the stress out of getting everyone up in the mornings. If you’ve forgotten the lip salve, it’s only ever a quick dash back to get it.

The Dropoff Center will take little owls between the ages of 2 and 10, so there’s time to explore, while first timers have always been able to enjoy INISKI programs – economical taster packages that are less of a commitment than a week of lessons. For mini shredders, private and “semi-private” lessons are available from age 5 and up.

If savings and a good night’s sleep mean more to your group than bars and nightclubs, Owl is one for the definitely-maybe list. Accommodation may not be the newest and there’s only one place for a beer at the end of the day, but for making the group budget work, few can compare.

Celebrate the savings and live a little − taking a private mountain tour with Luc Skypowder, who’ll show you all the mountain’s best bits and kodak moments. Or, if you’re here between January and the end of Feb, workshops for groups of up to 8 will introduce you to powder, glades and moguls.

It’s personal at this mountain and just to make your memories fonder, staff have been known hold special events like wine and cheese receptions, sumo wrestling in the snow, broomball, snow volleyball, karaoke and moonlit snowshoeing.

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How much is a ski pass in Owl's Head

Maximum and minimum adult Owl's Head lift pass prices ranged from C$150 to C$330 for 6 days access to the Owl's Head ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Owl's Head holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price C$20 - C$33 C$25 - C$55 C$20 - C$25
6 Day Price C$120 - C$198 C$150 - C$330 C$120 - C$150
Age Range 6 - 13 19 - 64 65+

Getting to Owl's Head

Most of our ski holidays to Owl's Head packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Owl's Head from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Owl's Head from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver. This table shows approximate transfer times to Owl's Head from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

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How long is the transfer from nearest Canada train station to Owl's Head?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Owl's Head transfers.

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Owl's Head Maps

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