Paul Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I stand corrected! I just saw an announcement from Sir Sam's and the lockdown is for 28 days! Apologies for the confusion! This is going to hurt all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 @Paul Really bad news I wonder if Calabogie will close. Is it mandated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 @Gordo yes all ski resorts in Ontario to close. Fun times. Meanwhile Legault has said he intends to keep ski resorts open but with the many restrictions we've discussed. My fingers are x'd that this strategy holds firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I hope there is a chance for Ontario's ski associations to push back, given this call is being made without evidence. Honestly though, perhaps it is best if all resorts in Canada close over the holidays, like Europe. That way, vacationing families, and we know there will be many of those, would have to stick to their vacation homes and not shed covid all over the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 From my understanding they did consult with the Ontario government about the process, and obviously it didn't work. They got shut down anyway. My concern is that since ski areas in Ontario are to be closed, I wonder if there will be anyone crossing the border from Eastern Ontario into Quebec to get their skiing fix, especially in the Gatineau and the Laurentians since it is not a horribly long drive to get there. This could potentially mess it up for us if they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 @Paul well people from Ottawa already go to Quebec as the closest Ontario ski is Calabogie which is an hour away. Oh and Pakenham. Toronto people don't have an lot of options now with the US border still closed. Tremblant would probably be there go to, a 6 hour drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 News from CBC on hill closures in Ontario: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/calabogie-resort-ski-hills-ontario-lockdown-1.5850898 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 @Paul I think any GTA people who want to ski already have plans for their holidays at Tremblant in their condos and that won't change. Most Ottawa people already ski in Gatineau and that won't change either. I'm confident that as long as the mountains are implementing high quality measures, there won't be any issues, since the whole province of Quebec is in red zone status anyways, and the risk areas such as indoor dining, snacking in the lodge and in person instruction are banned for now anyways. The problem, as always, will be families gathering, whether they are multiple households from the same region, or households from different regions. But with store closures, the risk to the residents of our ski communities overall is minimized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Now Ontario is telling residents not to go to Quebec for skiing or recreational activities. Talk about mixed messages. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/outdoor-activities-ontario-quebec-lockdown-1.5852815 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 @Gordo <extreme eyeroll>. It is silly to tell Ottawa people to not go to Gatineau when the whole region is basically one big city with two governing bodies. Like as if I'm not going to go for a twenty-five minute drive to Camp Fortune when I'm in Orleans, geez. Although I didn't today, due to the weather seeming a little unpleasant. I am not a proponent of the regional barriers (except when it comes to northern and remote communities) but if they expect people to not cross the provincial boundary to ski then they are kind of out to lunch with their thinking. The only guidance that would prevent anyone from going, imo, especially in Ottawa where we all feel the lockdown is ridiculous given our hospital and ICU stats, is an enforced barrier. Which I hope they don't do. In general though we should really all be treating the current "lockdown" like an SIP order. I saw WAY too many people wandering around downtown Ottawa today, and I have no idea what these people are even doing, since stores are closed (although some appear open in defiance or are questionably essential). (For my part, I was picking up some dinner). Get delivery from your grocer/drugstore etc. Don't visit people even in outdoor settings. Stay home and make pie, and save your outings for outdoor activities like skiing. Shane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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