Snowshoe Summit Tour
Snowshoe Summit Tour
2026/27 Season Dates:
December 27 | January 9 & 23 | February 6 & 20 | March 6 & 20
Time: 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Overnight Rate: Snowshoe Summit guests can enjoy a special rate of $199 per night for a standard room at Calabogie Peaks on event dates. Accommodations are booked separately and subject to availability.
Important Booking Note: To allow our culinary partners at Canthooks Kitchen to prepare the freshest ingredients, ticket sales close strictly 72 hours before each event. Book early to secure your place at the summit!
An Unforgettable Evening Above It All
As the final skiers leave the slopes, Calabogie Peaks transforms.
The Snowshoe Summit is an exclusive, after-hours invitation to experience Dickson Mountain in its most magical state: quiet, starlit, and wonderfully serene.
Your adventure begins with the final chairlift ride of the day, carrying you high above the Ottawa Valley as the sun begins to set. At the summit, a warm, candlelit cabin awaits, along with an extraordinary three-course dining experience prepared by Canthooks Kitchen.
Enjoy beautifully crafted seasonal cuisine, thoughtfully paired wines, and the cozy atmosphere of an alpine retreat before strapping on your snowshoes for a guided descent beneath the stars.
The evening finishes fireside with dessert, a signature winter drink, and the opportunity to skate under the night sky.
Part alpine adventure. Part culinary escape. Entirely unforgettable.
The Evening Flow
3:30 PM | Arrival & Welcome
Meet your guides at the Adventure Centre.
3:45 PM | Gear Pickup & Safety Briefing
Get fitted with premium snowshoes and prepare for your mountain adventure.
4:10 PM | The Final Lift
Enjoy a spectacular sunset chairlift ride to the summit of Dickson Mountain.
5:00 PM | The Summit Dining Experience
Settle into the candlelit summit cabin for an elevated alpine dining experience with thoughtfully paired wines.
6:15 PM | The "Kick and Push" Trek
Follow your guides on a magical, starlit snowshoe descent.
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | The Fireside Finish
Enjoy dessert, a signature winter drink, and optional skating at the base of the mountain.
The Final Lift
Your journey begins at the Adventure Centre, where you'll meet your Ottawa Valley Air Paddle guides and get outfitted for the evening.
As the resort winds down, you'll board the final chairlift ride of the day aboard the Solar Quad.
Rising toward the summit of Dickson Mountain, you'll take in sweeping views across the Ottawa Valley as the afternoon light fades into golden hour.
It's a side of Calabogie Peaks few people ever get to experience.
A Three-Course Alpine Dining Experience
At the top of Dickson Mountain, step inside a warm, rustic summit cabin transformed into an intimate, candlelit dining retreat.
With the gentle sounds of acoustic music, thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes, and the cozy atmosphere of a mountaintop hideaway, this is so much more than dinner.
Our culinary partners at Canthooks Kitchen have created a special three-course menu designed to celebrate the warmth, richness, and comforting flavours of winter.
The Snowshoe Summit Menu
FIRST COURSE
Squash & Maple Soup
Crème fraîche · Slow-roasted pumpkin
A comforting, seasonal beginning inspired by the flavours of autumn harvest and Canadian maple.
SECOND COURSE
Field Mushroom Pappardelle
Crispy pork belly
A rich and satisfying alpine-inspired main course, featuring tender pappardelle, earthy field mushrooms, and savoury crispy pork belly.
THIRD COURSE | DESSERT
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
Whiskey salted caramel
A decadent, warming finish to your culinary journey, served as part of the fireside celebration at the base of the mountain.
Wine Pairing & Summit Atmosphere
Your dining experience is complemented by a curated wine pairing led by a wine industry professional, bringing another layer of flavour and discovery to the evening.
Surrounded by candlelight, mountain views, and the gentle sounds of acoustic music, you'll experience that wonderful feeling of hygge: the cozy, unhurried contentment of a winter evening spent somewhere truly special.
Down the "Kick and Push" Trek
After dinner, the adventure continues!
With high-powered headlamps illuminating the way, you'll strap into your snowshoes and begin a guided 2 km descent along the legendary Ole K&P, Ontario's longest beginner ski run.
Your Ottawa Valley Air Paddle guides will lead you through the peaceful mountain landscape, sharing stories of the historic Kick and Push railway, local wildlife, and the natural beauty of the Ottawa Valley.
There's something extraordinary about being on the mountain after dark, with the slopes completely quiet and the stars overhead.
No previous snowshoeing experience is required. Just a sense of adventure and a willingness to embrace winter!
The Fireside Finish
Your journey concludes at the Black Donald Pub Terrace, where the evening slows down and the celebration continues.
Warm up, unwind, and enjoy the final moments of your alpine escape.
A Sweet Finale: Indulge in sticky toffee pudding cake with whiskey salted caramel, the delicious final course of your Snowshoe Summit menu.
Signature Winter Drink: Raise a glass with a warm winter cocktail or handcrafted mocktail.
Skating Under the Stars: Bring your skates! The resort's skating pond offers a beautiful opportunity to extend your winter adventure.
It's the perfect way to finish an unforgettable evening on the mountain.
New This Season: Stay the Night!
Why head home when you can turn your Snowshoe Summit experience into a full mountain getaway?
For the 2026/27 season, Snowshoe Summit guests can enjoy a special $199 per night rate for a standard room at Calabogie Peaks on event dates.
Spend the day skiing or snowboarding, join us for an unforgettable evening at the summit, and then retreat to your room right at the resort.
No late-night drive. No rushing home. Just a full winter getaway in the heart of the Ottawa Valley.
Overnight accommodations are optional, booked separately from your Snowshoe Summit tickets, and subject to availability. Rooms are limited, so we recommend reserving early.
What's Included
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Exclusive Mountain Access: The final chairlift ride of the day aboard the Solar Quad.
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Three-Course Alpine Dining: A specially curated seasonal menu by Canthooks Kitchen, featuring squash and maple soup, field mushroom pappardelle with crispy pork belly, and sticky toffee pudding cake with whiskey salted caramel.
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Curated Wine Pairing: A professionally guided wine pairing to complement your summit dining experience.
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Premium Snowshoe Equipment: Snowshoes, poles, and high-powered headlamps.
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Expert Guided Adventure: A 2 km starlit descent featuring immersive storytelling and mountain history.
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The Fireside Finish: Dessert and a signature winter cocktail or mocktail at the Black Donald Pub Terrace.
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Optional Skating: Access to the resort's skating pond. Bring your own skates!
Please note: Overnight accommodations are not included in the Snowshoe Summit ticket price. The special $199 standard room rate is available separately to Snowshoe Summit guests on event dates, subject to availability.
What to Bring
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Warm, insulated winter clothing. Layers are best!
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Sturdy, insulated winter boots suitable for snowshoeing.
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Gloves, a toque, and other winter accessories.
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Your skates if you'd like to enjoy the pond.
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A camera or phone to capture the magic!
Reserve Your Place at the Summit
With limited spaces available for each evening, the Snowshoe Summit is designed to be an intimate and memorable experience.
Whether you're planning a romantic winter date, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a unique way to experience the Ottawa Valley, this is winter at its finest.
Join us above it all. Your seat at the summit awaits.
Bookings close 72 hours before each event.
Dates for 2026/27 Season:
December 27 | January 9 & 23 | February 6 & 20 | March 6 & 20
Time: 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Overnight Rate: Snowshoe Summit guests can access a special rate of $199 per night for a standard room at Calabogie Peaks on event dates. Overnight accommodations are booked separately and are subject to availability.
Important Booking Note: To ensure our culinary partners at Canthooks Kitchen can prepare the freshest ingredients for your summit dinner, ticket sales close strictly 72 hours before each event. Book early to secure your place at the summit.
As the final skiers leave the slopes, Calabogie Peaks transforms. The Snowshoe Summit is an exclusive, after-hours invitation to experience Dickson Mountain in its purest state: quiet, starlit, and deeply serene. This winter evening pairs the thrill of the "last chair" with a refined, candlelit dining experience at the highest vertical in Ontario, now expanded into a full multi-course alpine feast.
The Evening Flow
3:30 PM: Arrival & Welcome at the Adventure Centre
3:45 PM: Gear Pickup & Safety Briefing
4:10 PM: The Last Lift: A sunset ride to the top of Dickson Mountain
5:00 PM: The Summit Feast: A multi-course alpine dinner with wine pairing
6:15 PM: The "Kick and Push" Trek: A starlit guided descent
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Fireside Finish: dessert, cocktails, and skating
The Final Lift
Your journey begins at the Adventure Centre, where you're greeted by your guides and fitted with premium snowshoe gear. As the resort winds down, you'll board the final chairlift ride of the day. Floating 238 metres above the valley in the fading golden hour, you'll witness a silence few ever experience on the mountain.
A Multi-Course Feast at the Summit
Upon reaching the peak of Dickson Mountain, you'll be welcomed into the summit cabin, a warm, rustic sanctuary transformed for the evening. This is not a light trailside snack. It's a proper sit-down dinner, thoughtfully composed across several courses and designed by Canthooks Restaurant.
To Start: A rich, bubbling Swiss-style cheese fondue with charcuterie, artisanal breads, and seasonal accompaniments.
The Main Course: New for this season, a savoury gnocchi dish follows the fondue, bringing a hearty, restaurant-calibre plate to the top of the mountain.
Wine Pairing: Your meal is elevated by a curated wine pairing led by a professional in the industry.
The Atmosphere: Bathed in candlelight with the gentle hum of acoustic music, the summit cabin offers that rare sense of "hygge," the cozy, unhurried contentment that only a fireside mountaintop dinner can provide.
Down the "Kick and Push" Trek
After dinner, the adventure shifts. With high-powered headlamps illuminating your path, you'll begin a guided 2 km trek down the Ole K&P, the longest beginner run in Ontario. Your Ottawa Valley Air Paddle guides will lead you through the stillness of the night, sharing stories of the legendary "Kick and Push" railway and the nighttime wildlife of the mountain.
The Fireside Finish
The evening concludes at the base, at the Black Donald Pub Terrace, where dessert awaits to close out your multi-course journey. Unwind in a relaxed lounge atmosphere with:
Dessert at the Bottom of the Hill: A final sweet course, crafted to send you off in style.
Signature Cocktail: A warm winter cocktail or handcrafted mocktail to toast the night's end.
Skating Under the Stars: Bring your skates! The skating pond is open and waiting for you.
New This Season: Stay the Night
Why head home when you can turn the Snowshoe Summit into a full mountain getaway?
For the 2026/27 season, Snowshoe Summit guests can take advantage of a special $199 per night rate for a standard room at Calabogie Peaks on event dates. Spend the day skiing, join us for the Snowshoe Summit at dusk, and then retreat to your room right at the resort once the evening wraps up.
It's the best of both worlds: a full day on the slopes, an unforgettable evening at the summit, and no late-night drive home.
Overnight accommodations are optional, booked separately from your Snowshoe Summit tickets, and subject to availability. Rooms are limited, so we recommend reserving your stay early.
What's Included
VIP Access: The last chairlift ride of the day on the Solar Quad.
Elite Dining: A full candlelit, multi-course alpine dinner featuring cheese fondue, savoury gnocchi, and dessert, with a professionally led wine pairing.
Pro Gear: Use of premium snowshoes, poles, and high-lumen headlamps.
Expert Guiding: Immersive storytelling and mountain history.
The After-Party: Dessert and a signature winter drink at the Black Donald Pub.
Please note: Overnight accommodations are not included in the Snowshoe Summit ticket price. The special $199 standard room rate is available separately to Snowshoe Summit guests on event dates, subject to availability.
What to Bring
Insulated winter clothing. Layers are best.
Sturdy winter boots.
Your skates for the pond.
Calabogie Peaks Snowshoe Summit Last Chairlift Tour
Price: $199 per person
Time: 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Dates:
January 30th
February 7th
February 14th
As the sun dips below the horizon and the final skiers leave the slopes, Calabogie Peaks transforms. The Snowshoe Summit is an exclusive, after-hours invitation to experience Dickson Mountain in its purest state: quiet, starlit, and deeply serene. This winter evening blends the thrill of the "last chair" with an intimate, candlelit culinary experience at the highest vertical in Ontario.
The Evening Flow
3:30 PM: Arrival & Welcome at the Adventure Centre
3:45 PM: Gear Pickup & Safety Briefing
4:10 PM: The Last Lift: A sunset ride to the top of Dickson Mountain
5:00 PM: The Fondue Experience: Alpine dining & a professional wine pairing
6:00 PM: The "Kick and Push" Trek: A starlit guided descent
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Fireside Finish: S’mores, cocktails, and skating
The Final Lift
Your journey begins at the Adventure Centre, where you are greeted by your guides and fitted with premium snowshoe gear. As the resort winds down, you will board the final chairlift ride of the day. Floating 238 metres above the valley in the fading golden hour, you’ll witness a silence that few ever get to experience on the mountain.
Fondue at the Summit
Upon reaching the peak of Dickson Mountain, you will be welcomed into the summit cabin—a warm, rustic sanctuary transformed for the evening.
Forget the standard trail snacks; this is a high-alpine dining experience. Bathed in soft candlelight and the gentle hum of acoustic music, you will settle in for a mouth-watering charcuterie and fondue dinner designed by Canthooks Restaurant.
The Fondue: Indulge in a rich, bubbling Swiss-style cheese fondue followed by a premium meat selection, served with artisanal breads and seasonal accompaniments.
Wine Pairing: Your meal is elevated by a curated wine pairing led by Natalie Lemieux, Calabogie Peaks' on-site Events Manager. She will guide you through each pour, sharing the stories behind the labels (sophisticated non-alcoholic pairings are also available).
The Atmosphere: This is a time for connection. The warm, fireside cabin offers a sense of "hygge"—that cozy feeling of contentment.
Down the "Kick and Push" Trek
After dinner, the adventure shifts. With high-powered headlamps illuminating your path, you will begin a guided 2km trek down the Ole K&P—the longest beginner run in Ontario.
Your Ottawa Valley Air Paddle guides will lead you through the stillness of the night, pausing to share stories of the legendary "Kick and Push" railway, the ancient geological faults of the Ottawa-Bonnechere Graben, and the nighttime wildlife that calls Dickson Mountain home.
The Fireside Finish
The evening concludes back at the base of the Black Donald Pub Terrace. Unwind in a relaxed lounge atmosphere with:
Gourmet S’mores: Roasted over an open fire.
Signature Cocktail: A warm winter cocktail or handcrafted mocktail to toast the night’s end.
Skating under the Stars: Bring your skates! The skating pond is open and waiting for you to glide under the valley lights.
What’s Included
VIP Access: The last chairlift ride of the day on the Solar Quad.
Elite Dining: A full candlelit alpine fondue dinner and professionally-led wine pairing.
Pro Gear: Use of premium snowshoes, poles, and high-lumen headlamps.
Expert Guiding: Immersive storytelling and mountain history.
The After-Party: S'mores and a signature winter drink at the Black Donald Pub.
What to Bring
Insulated winter clothing (layers are best!) and sturdy winter boots.
Your skates for the pond.
The Snowshoe Summit is an intimate experience with strictly limited capacity. Join us for the last lift, the quietest trails, and the most exceptional dinner in the Ottawa Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an exclusive, after-hours alpine experience. It includes riding the final chairlift of the day to the summit of Dickson Mountain, a gourmet candlelit fondue dinner with wine pairings, and a guided 2km starlit snowshoe descent.
The price is $199 per person. This includes your lift ticket, premium snowshoe and pole rentals, a high-powered headlamp, a cheese and meat fondue with wine pairings, and a fireside cocktail with s'mores at the finish.
The experience lasts approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. We begin check-in at 3:30 PM and usually wrap up the fireside social by 8:00 PM.
Not at all! If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Our guides provide a "Snowshoeing 101" briefing before we head out. We travel at a relaxed "Calabogie pace" to ensure everyone enjoys the scenery.
The descent is approximately 2km along the Ole K&P, which is the longest beginner (green) run in Ontario. It is a steady, gentle downhill trek that takes about 30–40 minutes.
Layering is essential!
- Base layer: Moisture-wicking material (avoid cotton).
- Mid-layer: A fleece or wool sweater.
- Outer layer: An insulated winter jacket and snow pants.
- Footwear: Sturdy, insulated winter boots are required. No sneakers or dress boots.
- Pro-Tip: Wear a zip-up or half-zip top. You will warm up during the walk down, and being able to "vent" your heat is key to staying comfortable!
Yes. We provide premium snowshoes (sized to your weight), trekking poles, and high-lumen LED headlamps for the descent.
The experience features a traditional fondue charcuterie board presented by Canthooks Restaurant. The meal is designed around an authentic Swiss-style cheese fondue kept warm at your table in traditional copper pots.
To pair with the melted cheese, you'll enjoy a vibrant dipping platter featuring:
- Artisanal Breads: Cubes of fresh sourdough and crusty baguette.
- Garden Vegetables: Crisp broccoli, sweet bell peppers, and snap peas.
- Fresh Fruits: Sliced pears, crisp apples, and juicy grapes.
- Hearty Bites: Roasted fingerling potatoes, savoury sausage, and rolled deli meats.
- Classic Garnishes: Tangy pickled cocktail onions and specialty dipping sauces.
We can accommodate most dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) if notified in advance. Please mention any allergies or restrictions by sending us an email at hello@ovap.ca after booking.
Absolutely. We can provide sophisticated non-alcoholic pairings that complement the meal just as beautifully as the wine.
There are no washrooms at the summit cabin or along the trail. We highly recommend using the facilities at the Adventure Centre or the Rental Shop before we board the 4:10 PM chairlift.
Your safety is our priority. If the chairlifts cannot run due to high winds or extreme cold, we will notify you as soon as possible to reschedule or provide a refund. The tour typically runs in light snow—it adds to the magic!
This experience includes a wine pairing and a winter cocktail in an intimate, late-night alpine setting. We recommend that all guests be 19+. All guests wishing to participate in the wine tasting or enjoy a cocktail must provide a valid government-issued photo ID upon check-in.
- 7+ Days Before Tour: Full refund (minus a processing fee of 10% of the total ticket cost before tax) or a full credit to reschedule for a future date.
- 3 to 7 Days Before Tour: 50% refund or a full credit toward a future tour in the current season.
- Less than 3 Days Before Tour: No refunds or credits will be issued. At this stage, our guides have been committed, and food, beverage and gear have been staged for your arrival.
Please see our cancellation and refund policy here: https://ovap.ca/pages/snowshoe-summit-cancellation-refund-policy
