Discover Our Past

Muskoka’s ONLY ski hill with the tradition of providing winter family fun since 1961 in Huntsville Ontario

Traditions begin with history

Located just outside the small town of Huntsville, Ontario, in the hilly terrain of the Canadian Shield, on the shore of beautiful Peninsula Lake, you will find Muskoka Ski Club at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area.

Originally opened in 1965 by Bill Waterhouse and Ed Seagram, it is one of Ontario’s oldest and most established ski areas. In 1971, the hill was purchased by a group of Members and the Hidden Valley Ski Club was created. The 50 Memberships rapidly grew to a couple hundred families and in 2008 the name was changed to the Muskoka Ski Club in recognition of the world renowned, beautiful area that surrounds the resort.

Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is situated on 120 acres of pristine Muskoka countryside with 37 acres being established downhill skiing and snowboarding trails. There are 13 groomed trails and a trail left natural for Mother Nature to control. Ranging from the easy beginner hill to the black diamond run “The Face”, we offer slopes that are suitable for all ages and abilities. One of our Members is 102 years old and skied in 2025!

Over the past six decades, the infrastructure has been maintained and upgraded to ensure a long and safe season. The Club has three Quad Chairlifts, one Handle Tow Lift, two grooming cats, a Terrain Park and offers night skiing and snowboarding.

Snow making covers 90% of the groomed trails, when combined with the 10 feet of natural snow, we ensure great conditions from early December to late March. Muskoka Ski Club boasts one of the longest winter seasons and some of the best and most consistent snow conditions in Ontario every year.

Meticulously maintained mountain bike trails, in partnership with Huntsville Mountain Bike Association, wind throughout the forest and are accessible to the public. A separate membership with HMBA is mandatory for all riders on our private property.

Our vision is that Muskoka Ski Club at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area provides a fun, safe Resort for our Members, Guests, and our Employees, bringing them back year after year.

We look forward to building new traditions and years of memories both on and off the slopes of the Muskoka Ski Club at Hidden Valley with you and your family.