Mount Pakenham is close to home with 10 great groomed runs, 9 marked gladed areas, and surrounded by snowshoe trails. A short drive from Ottawa, only 25 minutes West of Kanata. Put the miles on your skis, not on your car.
The Hill
Mount Pakenham is Ottawa and the Valley's premier family ski, snowboard and snowshoeing area. Getting you up hill are three Quad chairlifts. Beginner skiers and riders have a handle tow and rope tow and a Carpet Lift to access gentler terrain. Parents love the layout that brings every skier and rider down to a central point. Finding your child is easy at Mount Pakenham. Just a short drive from Ottawa; Ottawa and the Valley's Favourite Family Snow Centre.
Besides perfect family terrain, we compliment nature with impeccable nightly grooming and lots of early-season snow making. Mount Pakenham is famous for its great conditions all the time. Don't let a dry driveway deter you from alpine fun. We are famous for our snow all season long.