Owl's Head ski resort is in a somewhat isolated spot, which makes it all the more appealing to some, and the resort offers incredible views from its most lofty of pistes. Named after an Indian chief, and located to the east of Montréal, Owl’s Head also has snowboarding on all pistes with limited, but great, runs for all levels.

This 30-year-old resort has a number of accommodation options, including bed-and-breakfasts, inns and self-catering apartments, as well as a restaurant and main cafeteria. Many find Owl’s Head the perfect ski retreat due to its remoteness and peace and quiet, while others may hanker for a more vibrant ski scene.

Of the 27 pistes at Owl’s Head ski resort, 33 per cent are aimed at beginners, 34 per cent are for intermediates, and 33 per cent are for advanced and expert snowboarders and skiers. The longest run here is four kilometres, and eight lifts with a capacity for 10,000 skiers per hour run over the 540-metre vertical.

Additionally, the snow park is one of the longest in the Eastern Townships, with a pipe-dragon-cut half-pipe, quarter-pipes, snow-wales and rails. Other activities and facilities at Owl’s Head include ice-skating and snow tubing. Après-ski is very quiet here and provided by the bar with a karaoke unit.

The December to mid-April ski season at Owl’s Head ski resort has its best snow conditions from early February to early/mid-March. Eighty-five per cent of the snow domain is covered by snow cannons. Although self-drive is an option, the most practical travel option for getting to Owl’s Head is to fly to Montréal and take a coach transfer or hire a car.