Christmas is over… The Rideau Canal is underway… and New Year’s is just around the corner. End 2026 having a blast skiing and snowboarding with Snowhawks at our Winter Break Camp!

No, the 4 days rotate between Sommet Edelweiss, Mont Cascades, Calabogie Peaks, and Morin Heights

Absolutely no experience needed — beginners are fully welcome on the New Year's Traveller! First-timers are placed in dedicated beginner groups with expert Snowhawks instructors who specialize in getting new riders comfortable and confident on snow. Beginners receive full-day lessons across all four days so there's plenty of time to progress. By Thursday, most first-timers are riding independently and loving it. Just select your child's ability level honestly at registration and we'll take care of the rest.

The no-lesson option is available to riders in grade 5 and up, but ability level matters just as much as grade. To qualify, your child must be at an intermediate or advanced level — meaning they can comfortably ride green and blue runs independently, stop and turn with control, and manage themselves safely on the hill without instructor supervision.The no-lesson option is not available to beginners or near-beginners regardless of grade. This isn't just a program policy — it's a safety requirement. Our mountains include varied terrain and our groups move around the hill throughout the day. A rider who isn't fully confident and in control creates risk for themselves and others around them.If you're unsure whether your child qualifies, continue with the included lesson option at registration. Our instructors assess every rider on Day 1 and if your child is clearly ready to ride independently, we can discuss adjusting from there. When in doubt, the lesson option is always the right call — and there's no shame in it. Even strong riders often pick up new skills they didn't expect.