Horseshoe Resort
Horseshoe Resort is one of Ontario’s finest getaway destinations for skiing, snowshoeing, golfing and year-round fun. The resort sprawls across 275 hectares of greenery, ski slopes, golf courses and trails.
Nestled in the picturesque Horseshoe Valley, this four-season resort features an array of on-site facilities including restaurants, accommodations, swimming pools, a spa and beautiful trails running through the Copeland Forest.
If you're looking for a getaway that allows you to reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your mind and delight your senses, look no further than Horseshoe Resort.
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How to get to Horseshoe Resort
Location: 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road West, Barrie
By car: Horseshoe Resort is located north of Barrie in Simcoe County. There is free on-site parking and EV charging stations. Get detailed directions.
By transit: Go Transit offers regular train and bus service between Toronto and Barrie. Ontario Northland also offers bus service to Barrie. Take the Coach Canada SnowBus for a direct ride to the resort during the winter.
Know before you go
Horseshoe Resort is a four-season resort and open year-round. However, numerous activities such as golf, biking and swimming are seasonal and weather dependent. Check the resort’s hours of operation to see what activities are currently available. Skiers and snowboarders can check the ski report for trail conditions in the winter.
Skiers are required to book rentals and lift tickets in advance.
Things to do at Horseshoe Resort
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Shred the slopes
Rent skis or a snowboard and hit Horseshoe’s 29 slopes, perfect for skiers of all levels. The resort boasts high-speed chair lifts, a snow machine and nighttime skiing and snowboarding.
Bike in nature
Cycle along 14 downhill mountain biking trails, which feature a good mix of terrains for seasoned and beginning riders. During the winter season, you can also fat bike in the snow.
Hike in the forest
Add hiking to your itinerary. The Salomon Trail takes you on a meandering path through the forest. For an extended trek, the nearby Copeland Forest is home to 70 kilometres of trails.
Soak up the sun
Take part in a variety of summer activities. Go off-road riding, reach new heights with rock climbing and Treetop Trekking, paddle around Horseshoe Lake and cool off in the water.
Play a round of golf
Book some tee time on the resort’s 12-hole golf course. With tree-lined fairways, natural ponds and beautiful grounds, the experience offers a delightful golfing challenge.
Unwind at a spa
Relax with a spa day at Amba Spa or the nearby Vettä Nordic Spa. Book facials, mani-pedis and massages or try out the age-old Finnish tradition of hydrotherapy.
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Interesting facts about Horseshoe Resort
Bill Lohuaru, a visionary home builder from Toronto, first opened the doors to Horseshoe Resort in 1962. At its opening, the ski resort had five slopes, two T-bars, a rope tow and a small base lodge. At the resort’s Silver Anniversary in 1987, the Inn at Horseshoe opened and welcomed its first overnight guests. Since then, it has grown into one of Ontario’s top four-season getaway destinations.
Horseshoe Resort is named for the horseshoe-shaped series of hills in which the resort is nestled.
Last updated: September 13, 2024