Waterloo Engineering and Waterloo Architecture alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual Waterloo Engineering Alumni Ski Days - the event is now over two days for double the fun - at Osler Bluff Ski Club, a beautiful private resort near Collingwood. The Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Science will be joining the outdoor fun so come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow classmates and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.
A warm thank you to Steve Vokes (BASc ’77) and Yeti Agnew (BSc ’75) for hosting the event once again.
Lift ticket pricing for Thursday, January 18, 2024
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FULL DAY - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
HALF DAY - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| *all prices include HST | HST number R119260685 |
Lift ticket pricing for Friday, January 19, 2024
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FULL DAY - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
HALF DAY - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| *all prices include HST | HST number R119260685 |
The Orchard Lodge - Our Home Base
Our home base for our ski days is The Orchard Lodge! This is where you can pick up your lift tickets, mix and mingle with classmates, warm up by the wood fireplace, access facilities, eat snacks or a meal (cash bar available), and store your gear.
The Café in the Orchard Lodge will be open all day for you to purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks at your leisure. Lunch seating times will be assigned when you arrive to avoid long lineups.
Brown Bagging is allowed in The Orchard Lodge so feel free to bring your own lunch.
Osler Bluff Safety Rules
Please review the following Osler Bluff rules for your safety prior to attending Ski Day:
- Osler Bluff Chairlift Safety Rules (PDF)
- Osler Bluff Alpine Responsibility Code (PDF)
Optional Lessons
Arrangements for skiing or snowboarding lessons - group or private - must be made at least 10 days in advance. Please make your lesson arrangements directly with the Snow School at Osler Bluff Ski Club at 705-445-4507 ext. 231 or email their team. Snow School hours are Wednesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please note, staff does not have access to email or voice mail on Mondays and Tuesdays as the Club is closed.
If you have never skied before, a first timers lesson is available for $25.00 at 11:00 am (one hour in length) on the Bee-Hive but pre-registration is required. If you choose to access this lesson, please contact the Snow School at Osler Bluff Ski Club at 705-445-4507 ext. 221 or email their team.
See all options for lessons and rates (PDF) at Osler Bluff.
Equipment Rental
Each guest is responsible for bringing their own equipment or paying for their own rental equipment. Visit Squire John's to book your ski or snowboard equipment online. When booking equipment online, please use the date "Thursday, January 18" or "Friday, January 19", location "Osler Bluff Ski Club" and group name "University of Waterloo Alumni".
Equipment rentals must be reserved by Thursday, January 4, 2024. Equipment cannot be rented the day of the event if it is not reserved by the deadline. See the equipment rental rates and information (PDF) for prices on rental packages or various pieces of equipment.
Agenda (both days)
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
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| 8:30 a.m. | Lift tickets can be picked up at the registration table inside Orchard Lodge on the upper level. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Lifts are open. Stay warm! |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Food options:
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| 12:30 p.m. | Half-day lift tickets can be picked up from the registration table inside Orchard Lodge on the upper level. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Lifts close |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Après Ski reception in Orchard Lodge where door prizes will be awarded and complimentary snacks will be served. Cash bar available. |
Check out the snow conditions and access the live webcam at Osler Bluff Ski Club.
* REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN*
When registering, please select the date of your lift tickets carefully as ski day now has two date options.
Snowshoeing
If you do not ski or snowboard, please join us for some snowshoeing! Snowshoeing is a growing sport and an excellent opportunity for non-skiing guests to enjoy the great outdoors. Snowshoeing trail maps may be picked up at the Club ticket office prior to setting out on the trail. It is strongly suggested that showshoeing participants carry a cell phone for communication while they are out on the trail. Although the snowshoe trails are not patrolled by the Club’s Ski Patrol, the trails are well marked to make certain guest safety has been considered. Please be advised that downloading passengers on the chairlifts is not permitted at any time.