The Georgian Peaks Club

About

The Georgian Peaks Club is a private, member-owned alpine ski club located on the Niagara Escarpment near Thornbury/The Blue Mountains, Ontario. Founded in 1960, it emphasizes family-oriented, year-round club life while offering the longest runs and highest vertical in Southern Ontario, approximately 820 ft (250 m), alongside competitive alpine programs and a close-knit membership culture. More information can be found on the club's website.

Seasonal Operations

The Club primarily operates as a winter ski destination with published winter hours and lift schedules. It also offers a Summer Club program that includes a pool, pickleball, basketball courts, and summer camps. Alpine program registration typically opens in early October, and the Club provides an operational calendar and season conditions report for members. Details are available on the winter operations page.

Slope Conditions

The Club maintains groomed slopes and publishes a conditions report. It operates active snowmaking and slope-maintenance programs, with snowmaking historically installed on the Minute Mile. The terrain includes approximately 24 trails, multiple chairlifts, and a vertical drop of about 820 ft, featuring a mix of beginner cruisers and more challenging runs. More information can be found on the about page.

Facilities

Facilities at the Club include a Main Lodge, West Lodge, and Alpine Centre, which feature multiple food and beverage venues such as the Founders Lounge, Bay Street Bar, deli/salad bar, mountain BBQ, and pizza oven. Additional amenities include locker and team rooms, an outdoor skating rink, an on-site rental shop (Squire John’s), and summer facilities including a pool and courts. More details are available on the facilities page.

Ski Programs

The Club offers a variety of Alpine Programs, which include private lessons (ski, snowboard, freestyle), weekday training sessions, youth development and race teams, and the Adult House League (AHL). Additional resources include program handbooks and guides, as well as a volunteer race crew for club events. More information can be found on the programs page.

Member Access

The Club is exclusively for members; guests must be registered in advance. Guests may be registered up to eight days ahead, and the Club limits guests on peak days, allowing a fixed number of visits per season. Group ski days must be booked through a member. Membership categories include Trial Annual Introductory, Family (Master) Membership, Single, Senior, and a Child Conversion program. More details on membership options can be found on the winter operations page.

Events Calendar

A year-round member events calendar is maintained, featuring highlighted events such as Signature Events like Ladies Day, Men’s Day, and the season-ending Lively Cup, as well as the Annual General Meeting and various weekend après and themed gatherings. The Club publishes event listings and an operational calendar for members. More information can be found on the events page.

Social Activities

Regular social programming includes après-ski with live music, themed weekend après, Bay Street Bar gatherings, Kids’ Club and daycare, organized skating and shinny hockey (Top Hockey programming), summer BBQs, concerts, and other family-friendly member socials. More details can be found on the about page.

Membership Options

Membership categories include Trial Annual Introductory Membership (limited, with a non-refundable deposit that can be credited to full membership if converted), Family Membership, Single Membership, and Senior Membership. The Child Conversion program allows children of Master Members to join at a reduced initiation fee. Financing options are available for applicants under 40. More information can be found on the membership options page.

Policies

Key policies include guest registration rules, lift ticket pricing, group booking policies, lesson cancellation terms, and Alpine Programs Codes of Conduct for athletes and parents. An Accessibility policy and a privacy policy are also published. More details can be found on the policies page.

Resources

The Club provides various member resources, including an Alpine Program Guide, Program Handbook (seasonal), an Operational Calendar (PDF), an online conditions report, and member portals for program registration and event sign-ups. More information can be found on the resources page.

Contact Information

The Club's civic location is 104 Wensley Drive, Clarksburg/The Blue Mountains, ON. The mailing address is P.O. Box 400, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0. The main phone number is 519-599-1671. Primary contact emails and department addresses are published on the contact page.