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Children at Sunday Ski & Snowboard Lessons in Gatineau.

GRADES 1–12 | SUNDAYS ONLY | jan 10 - feb 28

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The ultimate closer-to-home Sunday program. From beginners to advanced, Grades 1–12 skiers & snowboarders explore Mt Cascades, Sommet Edelweiss, Calabogie Peaks, Mt Ste-Marie, and more. 8 Sundays, lessons included.

GATINEAU
TRAVELLER

Children posing during Sunday Ski & Snowboard Lessons.

Gatineau Program Highlights

A closer-to-home Sunday ski/snowboard adventure program with professional lessons and well-supervised fun for grades 1–12.

Closer-to-Home Gatineau Hills

Enjoy the convenience of local hills including six visits to Mt Cascades, Sommet Edelweiss, Mt Ste-Marie, and Calabogie Peaks. Less time on the road means more time on the snow.

Laurentian Road Trip

Two Laurentian adventures to Mt Blanc round out your Sunday program.

Ski & Snowboard Rental Gear

Snowhawks Ottawa offers brand-new, high-quality, in-house rental gear, including skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and wrist guards (snowboard). Available exclusively for our members to ensure a perfect fit and safe ride.

Read a detailed overview

This program stays closer to home, in the Gatineaus and eastern Ontario, with six motor coach outings to hills such as Mt Cascades, Calabogie Peaks, Sommet Edelweiss & Mt Ste-Marie. However, the Gatineau Traveller also ventures into the Laurentians twice, featuring Mt Blanc. Emphasizing fun, skill development and supervision, Snowhawks Instructors lead small groups each week according to age and ability. Half-day lessons are complemented by supervised, buddied free skiing or snowboarding and special events such as races, turning derby, medal testing and a pizza party. Full-day lessons and close supervision are provided for those in grades 1 through 4 or 5, and for all beginner skiers and snowboarders. A no-lesson option is available for those in grades 10 and up. Instructor-In-Training (IIT) For advanced skiers and snowboarders aged 14 and up, this group will prepare those interested in becoming nationally certified instructors. Many successful “graduates” are now teaching with Snowhawks, and at mountains across Canada.

Instruction + Fun!

Caring supervision with a focus on skill development, community, and high energy. From small group lessons to buddied-free skiing, adventure awaits every Sunday! No-lesson option (for grade 10+)

Small groups by age, ability, & friends

Annual pizza party!

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Medal testing, fun race, turning derbies, & other fun events!

  • Beginners: Full-day lessons with your crew

  • Novice/Inter/Advanced: Half-day lessons plus buddied free ski time

Gatineau Traveller

EVERY SUNDAY

8 consecutive Sundays. Jan 10-Feb 28. Grades 1-12.

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Dates & Destinations

itinerary Changes & make-up days

- Dates & destinations may change based on road or weather conditions or other situations beyond Snowhawks’ control. - If an outing is cancelled or postponed, later outings usually continue as planned and the missed day is made up by adding a Sunday after the final week. - If a member cannot attend a scheduled make-up day, they may bring a guest on another day (subject to space; no beginners) or make up the day on a different program (Sat, March Traveller or PD Day). - Missed make-up days are not refundable and cannot be carried to another year.

the road map:

FEB 28

Mt Blanc

Jan 10

Mont Cascades

Jan 17

Calabogie Peaks

Jan 24

Sommet Edelweiss

JAN 31

Mont Cascades

FEB 7

Calabogie Peaks

FEB 14

Mt Blanc

FEB 20

Mt Ste-Marie (incl. lunch)

* Make-up date is scheduled for March 7th.

Rates & Program Options

Select your base program and explore add-ons for a tailored winter adventure. All prices are subject to HST (excluding late fees).

$1,295

+ HST

Gatineau Traveller

Base sunday program

Savings and Add-ons

What Is Included

  • 8 adventure-filled Sundays

  • Chartered deluxe motor coach transportation

  • Lift tickets for all destinations

  • Professional lessons by expert Snowhawks instructors

  • Social buddy free ski time

  • Program events and annual pizza party!

  • Caring supervision by parent chaperons

  •  -$50 Sibling Discount: For additional brother(s) or sister(s)

  • -$200 No-Lesson Option: Must be grade 10+ and intermediate or advanced level

  • +$45 Medical Cancellation Protection: Recommended optional coverage​

  • More below!

Advanced Upgrade Options

GATINEAU & LAURENTIAN TRAVELLER UPGRADE OPTION

Avaliable at registration · +$210

performance academy

SKIERS ONLY

⚠ LIMITED SPOTS

GATINEAU & LAURENTIAN TRAVELLER UPGRADE OPTION

Avaliable at registration · +$75

INSTRUCTOR IN TRAINING

SKI & SNOWBOARD

AGES 14+

Open to ages 6 to 11, the Performance Academy is a natural next step from our Gatineau and Laurentian Traveller programs — not because it replaces them, but because it builds on them. It's designed for skiers who want more structure, more coaching attention, and a stronger focus on progression, while still keeping all the fun that makes weekend skiing what it is. It's smaller groups, more time on snow, and consistent full-day coaching across all 8 weekends, focused on skiers who want to improve, ski faster, ski with better control, and potentially explore racing or higher-performance skiing in the future. What Makes It Different? - Small groups (max 5:1, often smaller) — coaches work closely with each skier throughout the day - A dedicated full-day coach for all 8 weekends, providing consistency, familiarity, and steady progression - Specialized race coaches Certified by ACA & CSIA from Ottawa Sports Alpine Club, our high-performance coaching and race program under the Alpine Access Corp umbrella Training focused on carving, control, speed development, and the technical foundations that separate good skiers from great ones - A tight-knit group of athletes all working toward the same goal — to improve, push themselves, and enjoy skiing Who It's For? This program is for young skiers ready for more performance-focused recreational skiing. If your child is starting to enjoy speed, is comfortable on steeper terrain, and wants to ski with more control and better technique, they'll fit right in. It's also a natural pathway toward racing or higher-performance skiing in the future, but the core goal is simple: building strong, confident, lifelong skiers who love the sport and want to keep getting better.

The Instructor in Training (IIT) group is for advanced skiers and snowboarders aged 14 and up who are interested in becoming nationally-certified instructors. It's a hands-on introduction to the world of teaching on snow — combining technique refinement with real apprentice teaching experience alongside Snowhawks' certified instructor staff. What's Involved? - Half-day lessons focused on refining your own advanced skiing or snowboarding technique - Introduction to teaching methodology — how to work with beginner through intermediate level students - Apprentice teaching opportunities working alongside certified Snowhawks instructors Available on both the Gatineau and Laurentian Traveller programs What Comes Next? Participants who complete the IIT group will be personally invited back by Snowhawks the following autumn to continue preparing for the Level 1 instructor certification course — the first step toward becoming a nationally-certified ski or snowboard instructor. Where our IIT graduates end up: Many past participants are now teaching with Snowhawks Ottawa and at mountains across Canada and beyond. It's a real professional pathway, not just a program add-on.

Sunday Ski & Snowboard Lessons group posing with boards

+$25 Late Fee: Applies after Dec 15th.

Gatineau Traveller FAQs

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Ready for a Sunday Full of Adventure?

Join the Gatineau Traveller program for professional ski or snowboard lessons for 8 consecutive Sundays, great friendships, and the best hills closer to home. Grades 1-12, all levels welcome!

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