50 Years of
Beaver Valley Ski Club
Take in this passionate story of Beaver Valley Ski Club’s 50th anniversary milestone from 2017 as a taste for the special experience that is Beaver Valley.
Skiing activity in the Beaver Valley dates back to the early 20th century, with the valley’s steep escarpments, rugged topography and deep snow drawing adventurous skiers to the area. In 1967, Beaver Valley Ski Club formally organized as a member-based operation to steward its future growth. Over the next several decades, the Club expanded both infrastructure and terrain. In the early 1970s, the Avalanche Bowl was opened — a challenging, south-facing pitch that remains one of Ontario’s steepest sustained runs. Later, in 1984, the South Bowl was developed, adding new runs including “Free-fall” — recognized at the time as Ontario’s only FIS-approved moguls course.
Through the 1990s and 2000s, Beaver Valley continued innovating. The Club introduced snowboard terrain, built advanced snow parks and fostered the development of freestyle disciplines. In recent years, the Club has continued to meet the growing needs and expectations of its membership with investments in snowmaking capabilities and infrastructure that will allow generations of families to enjoy Beaver Valley Ski Club for years to come.
Take in this passionate story of Beaver Valley Ski Club’s 50th anniversary milestone from 2017 as a taste for the special experience that is Beaver Valley.
Skiing activity in the Beaver Valley dates back to the early 20th century, with the valley’s steep escarpments, rugged topography and deep snow drawing adventurous skiers to the area. In 1967, Beaver Valley Ski Club formally organized as a member-based operation to steward its future growth. Over the next several decades, the Club expanded both infrastructure and terrain. In the early 1970s, the Avalanche Bowl was opened — a challenging, south-facing pitch that remains one of Ontario’s steepest sustained runs. Later, in 1984, the South Bowl was developed, adding new runs including “Free-fall” — recognized at the time as Ontario’s only FIS-approved moguls course.
Through the 1990s and 2000s, Beaver Valley continued innovating. It introduced snowboard terrain, built advanced snow parks and supported freestyle disciplines. Moving past the millennium, the Club has continued to support the growth and expectations of the membership with continued investment into on -hill snowmaking capabilities and infrastructure that will continue to allow generations of families to enjoy Beaver Valley Ski Club for years to come.
The 50 Years of BVSC video’s historical footage helps illustrate these stages of physical development, showing maps, old liftlines, and the evolving landscape. The video complements this history by giving visual texture — old clubhouses, lift towers, snowmaking and people enjoying the slopes — and underscores how Beaver Valley’s spirit has grown alongside its terrain over time.