Evening star., 1941-11-30
The Travellers Notebook
A Guide (Which Does Not Claim to Be CompIete)
To Some of Conodo's Outstanding
Resorts for Snow Sports

from Jasper, also provides excellent
skiing. Here the novice as well as
the expert will find plenty OF sport
and winter sports enthusiasts going
to Maligne Lake should take along
their skates. Overlooking Malgne
Lake Chalet are the Bald Hills. ele-
vation 1900 feet, comprised of Snow
Dome, Ski Dome, and Badly. Here
are long. sweeping downhill runs
and simple practice slopes.
MANITOBA.
ROseilse.
Manitoba is generaly regarded as
prairie province but SO miles
southwest of Winnipeg, at the point
where the Boyne River debouches
from the Pembina escarpment, the
Canadian National Railways has
established a ski ground at RoseilSe.
The valley at this point is 200 feet
deep and one-half mile wide and
| the hills, situated on the south,
have good protection from winter
winds, combined with ideal north
west and northeast exposures.
| The ski grounds lie in two semi
circular sheltered holloWs, surround
ed by smoothly rounded hills vary
ing from IS to 1876 feet in height,
and from the gentle slopes of 10
degrees to steep pitches of 80 de-
greeS or more.
Nine ski runs, from 100 to $50
feet wide. have been cleared on
slopes chosen TO provide the best
shelter from winter winds and TO
hold snow in all weatherS. There
Will be the maximum IN variety
for all classes of SkierS, from the
novice to the expert. A powerful,
fast operating ski tow has been set
up close to the highest and steep
est hills. 1t has been equipped with
safety stopping devices. Sunday
snow trains are operated from VIM
nipeg throughout the winter months.
These are equipped with comfort
able coaches, Commlssary dining
car. where hot meals are provided,
and a work shop. The train is
parked at the ski grounds all
day for convenience. At the ski
grounds proper, a comfortable
lounge cabin has been erected, with
caterers kitchen, first aid cabin and
ladies' dressing room. There is also
an uphill cabin as we'll as starters
booths equipped with telephones,
for use in competitions. This is one
of the finest skiing terrains to be
found anywhere in the Prairie Prov
inces.
ONTARIO.
Ottawa
Less than an hour from the heart
of Canadas capital city are the
Gatineau Hills. which afford some
of the best skiing to be found IN
Canada. These hills are ofshoots OF
the Laurentian Mountains and are
actually in the Province OF Quebec.
There are excellent slopes and trails
which are maintained by the local
clubs. particularly the Ottawa SKI
Club. There are comfortable cluo-
houses including Camp Fortune, one
.of the most picturesque chaietS IN
Canada.
CollingwoOd.
The Blue Mountain skiing terri
tory. reached through ColllneWood.
developed and controlled by the
Toronto Ski Club the largest IN
the world with membership OF
567l in l94D is the regular week
end Mecca for Skiers from nearby
Canadian and American cities.
Cleared and graded trails and slopes
will be found to suit the beginner
or expert. Three modern skl-toWs
operated by the club also provide
easy ascents. Good meals and ac-
commodation can be had at nearby
lodges.
Muskoka and Lake Of Bays.
The Muskoka and Lake OF Bays
districts have been especially winter
sports conscious for some years.
The town of Huntsville, particular
ly. has gained recognition as re-
suit of tho many snow carnlvals
sponsored through the winter
months. The Huntsville Ski Club
also boasts of two fine jumping hills
on which competitions are held
regularly. This area is attractive
to the skier who enjoys gliding along
the network of trails which invade
this pristine wonderland. Ski-tow
service is available at Limberlost.
Midland.
The Midland Ski Club has devel-
oped an attractive system OF trails
adjacent to the town situated IN
the Georgian Bay. and these offer
excellent sport Midland, too, has
gained renown for the annual VIM
ter carnivals featuring dog-sled
races. speed skating, skiing races and
| jumping on the standard F. /. S.
| Federation Internationale de SKID
hill.
QUEBEC.
| Montreal.
! Every type of winter sport can
be enjoyed in Montreal. The slopes
of Mount Royal and WeStmount
are daily frequented by thousands
of skiers. One of the largest to-
boggan runs on the continent is
located on Mount Royal and is
available to VISITORS. MOntreal mas
hundreds of outdoor skating rinks
and it is also the home of many
picturesque and colorful snowshoe
clubs, as we'll as a center for pro-
fessional and amateur hockey.
Laurentians.
Due north of Montreal lie the
Laurentian Mountains. At numer-
GUS points and particularly Shaw
bridge. St. Sauveur, NORM Heights
and Montfort. good accommodation
is available and the entire region
lends itself admirably to the enjoy
ment of skiing and snowshoeing.
Special ski trains are operated every
week end and on holidays during
the winter season between Mon