Author of the article: CHLOE KNEER
Publishing date: Jan 14, 2021 • January 14, 2021 • 1 minute read •
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Work has been continuing in anticipation of opening at Boogie Mountain Ski Hill in Espanola. GM Tom Hutchinson says that snow making and other preparations at the hill are on-going, despite the additional two weeks of closure that the province is demanding. Opening day is slated for Jan. 23. Full story inside
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SHARE ON: Boogie Mountain is hoping for more snow, but can also make their own, thanks to the support of the Lions Club. But only local ski enthusiasts will be allowed during the provincial lockdown. Photo supplied by Espanola Lions Club
As a result of the provincial lockdown, Espanola’s Boogie Mountain Ski Hill has put out a notice that access will only be granted to local area users.
Manager Tim Hutchinson says the facility will only be accepting patrons from town, Nairn Centre, Webbwood, McKerrow, Massey, Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island.
He says the reason the restriction is in place is that the lockdown is for a longer period of time in southern Ontario, which means people from there may be looking for alternatives in the North.
Two northern ski hills banning southern Ont. residents during January lockdown
Boogie Mountain in Espanola and Laurentian Ski Hill in North Bay both say proof of residency will be required to ski
Jan 5, 2021 5:00 PM By: Sudbury.com Staff
Laurentian Ski Hill in North Bay. (BayToday.ca)
Two Northern Ontario ski hills are telling southern Ontario residents they are not welcome at their facilities while the lockdown continues in the southern part of the province.
All ski hills in Ontario have been shut down due to the COVID-19 provincial lockdown, which started on Dec. 26.
Currently, the lockdown is due to be lifted in Northern Ontario on Jan. 9, meaning ski hills in this area of the province will be allowed to reopen. The lockdown will remain in place in the rest of the province for another two weeks, as will ski hill closures in southern Ontario.