Horseshoe Resort

2008-2009 SKI SWAP AND OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND!

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OPEN HOUSE

Ski & Snowboard Swap Job Fair Program & Membership Drive

Purchase your Seasons Membership Pass

on or before Sunday, October 26th

and SAVE!

Check out our great job opportunities for WINTER.

Be sure to bring along your resume.

Job Fair Hours:

Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm

Why not work where you play!

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Drop Off: Fri. Oct. 24th

6:00pm – 9:00pm & Sat. Oct. 25th

8:00am – 10:00am

Ski & Snowboard Swap: Sat. Oct. 25th

& Sun. Oct. 26th

10:00am – 5:00pm

Cheque & Unsold Equipment Pick-up: Sun. Oct. 26th

5:00pm – 7:00pm

October

25th & 26th

FREE! Chair Lift Ride

Pancake Breakfast

NEW! LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP

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We’ve got your year covered!

Play year round at Horseshoe Resort! Enjoy great skiing (Alpine & Nordic), tubing, superb golfing (Highlands & Valley Courses) with cart, use of driving range, sports centre and Skyclub VIP membership card.

Membership Types:

Full – Use of Horseshoe Resort’s sports facilities seven days + nights a week.

Partial – Use of Horseshoe Resort’s sports facilities Monday thru Thursday.

CALL 1-800-461-5627

What a line-up we have for our 2008- 2009 Ski season!

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Watch for a new trail to help our beginner skiers get from between round-up, pony tail and Chair 5, sniffle stations at our lifts, more ski lockable racks, the addition of inside complimentary locker bunks for guest use, Cross country trail improvements and the makeover of the upper lounge area of the cross country building as well as its cafeteria facilities (more organic food choices), the return of “heart attack” hill to name a view. Our tubing area is hardly recognizable, we are so excited and with the addition of the magic carpet (arriving soon) what an experience this adventure will be for our guests.

Our terrain park is all the buzz right now and is alive in our community, everyone is talking about the expanded Terrain Park and Super Pipe. We have moved our webcam to focus on the construction of the pipe so our guests can see us progress. It is huge, oh my gosh, when you stand at the top of the pipe you can feel the thrill. The super pipe is so big we had to buy a new groomer and grinder

THE SKYLINE ZIPPER!!

The proposed zipline is approximately ½ mile in length and you could travel up too 70k. It still in the design review stage though, who know what might happen, those guys are crazy at horseshoe trying to develop more adventure thrill experiences.

Customer Comments!

2008-08-06T10:08:00.001-04:00

Hi Tanya,

I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to work with you from start to finish. You delivered above and beyond from beginning to end. I did not expect the careful attention to detail you gave us during rehearsal and on the wedding day. Your encouraging words and assistance walking my very nervous daughters and her entire wedding party down the aisle was simply amazing. Horseshoe resort should be very proud to have you on their team. I would also like to add that ALL the people at the front desk, kitchen staff and serving staff were awesome to work with. If I had to do it all over again I would not hesitate to do it again with you and the staff at Horseshoe. You know you are good at what you do when not only the Father of the bride, the bride & groom notice the great service but the guests comment on how good "that event planner from the resort was"!

All the Best

Ean D

http://onebrownguy.com/golfing-at-horseshoe-resort/

Nichola:
I just wanted to send you and email regarding our day on Tuesday July 29. As I mentioned in the voicemail that I left you returning your follow up phone call, everyone had a great time. The selections of baked goods and fresh fruit was very nicely presented and the conference room was set up well for what we were doing in the morning. Everyone enjoyed the lunch and there was an amazing variety of hot dishes as well as generous amounts of each selection. There was no way anyone was leaving "Silks" hungry before the Tree Top Trekking.

Ah yes, the Tree Top Trekking….
What a great experience that was. Everyone who participated had something positive to say about it. It was obvious that a lot of thought went into each challenge/obstacle.

Once again I would like to thank you for making our day such a pleasant one. We will be back.

Cathy S

Skyline International Buys Horseshoe Valley Resort-Forms Largest Four Season Resort Community in Canada

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 15, 2008) - Skyline International Development Inc., a privately held corporation with extensive commercial, residential, hotel, recreational and media holdings in Ontario and Quebec, today announced completion of the acquisition of Horseshoe Valley Resort, one of Ontario's largest year-round recreation properties. The Ontario resort was purchased by Skyline for $37 million.

"The strategic acquisition when combined with Skyline's existing Port McNicoll project on nearby Georgian Bay will result in the creation of the largest full-service, year-round, master-planned recreational destination in Canada," says Gil Blutrich, Skyline founder and president. An added bonus is the proximity to Toronto - just an hour away.

"The acquisition is a natural fit with the 825-acre, master-planned waterfront community we already have underway in Port McNicoll," he says. "The addition of Horseshoe Valley with its ski hills, trails and pair of world-class golf courses gives us an extraordinary opportunity to offer both Canadians and foreign residents a year-round resort village."

Port McNicoll (www.portmcnicoll.ca) sits on 825 acres fronting 10 km on South Georgian Bay on land that was formerly the home base for CP Rail's Great Lakes shipping operations. Now under development as a master-planned, year-round resort community with 60% of the first phase already sold prior to officially launching the project, it will include a variety of residential housing, a marina, an elegant hotel, restaurants, shops, a private yacht club and more than 400 acres of natural preserved wetlands. Port McNicoll includes four magnificent bays, among them the second largest historic harbour in the province and with its deep water, offers some of Ontario's best boating and fishing.

Horseshoe Valley Resort (www.horseshoeresort.com) includes 688 acres of land, 23 ski runs, 35 kilometres of cross country trails, two established golf courses ranked in the top 50 in Canada, 8,000-square-feet of executive meeting and banquet facilities, a 102-room hotel and spa and related operations. Skyline plans to retain all existing employees and current management, says Mr. Blutrich.

The property also offers future development opportunity for up to 937 new homes as well as retail and commercial space.

"Both communities are no more than 20 minutes drive apart and each compliments the other," adds Ram Dinary, chief executive officer. "Port McNicoll has the splendors of Georgian Bay while Horseshoe the joys of the ski hills in the heart of Ontario's world renowned cottage country."

"There is enormous pent-up demand not just among the residents of Ontario but also among foreign markets for second and even first homes in this area, known globally for its natural beauty and tremendous range of recreational activities," adds Mr. Dinary. "Baby boomers see the benefits of the proximity to both Midland, just 5 minutes away and Barrie, just 10 minutes both of which offer all the services one may need. In addition, the appeal of a full service, four season resort community literally within commuting distance from Toronto is very attractive."

Skyline International Development Inc. has a proven track record in both real estate development and the hospitality industry through previous projects. On the hotel side its holdings and management include Toronto's Pantages Suites Hotel & Spa (www.pantageshotel.com) and the award-winning Cosmopolitan Toronto Hotel & Spa (www.cosmotoronto.com) which is the only hotel in Canada listed in the top 60 hotels in the world by Conde Naste Magazine and was recently recognized by Expedia in the top 1% of hotels in the world.

Skyline is currently planning a new office, hotel and residential tower on one of the last skyscraper sites in a key downtown Toronto location.

Skyline's expertise is spread across four main areas: revenue producing properties, hotels and resorts, development, and asset management ( www.skylineinvestments.com).

For information about Port McNicoll visit www.portmcnicoll.ca.

For information about Horseshoe Valley resort visit www.horseshoeresort.com/media.

The Spa is excited to offer Nutritional Consultations

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Discover your nutritional needs with a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and learn how to give yourself the nourishment your body deserves. Through a complete assessment of your unique nutritional deficiencies you will find how food affects your health and what you can do to increase your vitality. After only one session you will receive a personalized nutritional plan which will include the information you need to feel better.

Julie Corbeil R.H.N.

The Longest Ski Day!

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Traditionally the longest ski season
in Ontario and now the longest ski
day from 8:30am to 10:30pm.

BUY EARLY TO SAVE & WIN!
Purchase your Alpine Membership on/before August 17,2008 and your name will be
entered into a draw to win a pair of Atomic skis/bindings or Atomic snowboard/bindings.
Estimated value $1,100.

Purchase your Cross Country Membership on/before August 17,2008 and your name will
be entered into a draw with a chance to win a pair of Atomic skis/bindings.
Estimated value $450.

HORSESHOE RESORT & BIG WHITE/SILVER STAR PROMO
Purchase your Horseshoe Resort Snow Sport Membership on/before Oct.26,2008 and
you will be eligible for our Grand Prize of 7 nights accommodation/6 days skiing for two at
Big White/Silver Star.Ground package only.The winner will be responsible for air
transportation.Draw to be made Oct.27,2008 $2,500.00 value.
Horseshoe Resort Season Membership pass holders will receive 10% off lift tickets &
accommodation when booking directly with Big White or Silver Star central reservations.

2008-2009 Rate Card
http://www.horseshoeresort.com/promo/pdf/SkiRateCard2008-2009.pdf

NEW! Horseshoe Valley Segway Adventure

2008-07-03T09:02:00.001-04:00

Canada's first and only off road Segway tour!

Experience the trails and wilderness like never before on
your very own Segway x2.

Call 1-866-405-8687
to reserve your spot.

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS

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Horseshoe Resort is pleased to invite you and
your family to our terrific

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 5:00pm

Live Music « Outdoor BBQ « Face Painting
Aboriginal Dancers & Drummers « Kids Games
Wagon Rides « Sit in a Police Car « Nascar Climb aboard a Fire Truck « Segway Rides
Tree Top Trekking « Yamaha Adventures

FREE ~ All you can eat Snow Kones, Popcorn
& Candy Floss

FREE Fabulous Fireworks display at Dusk
(weather permitting)

Special Accommodations Packages Available!

1-2-3-FREE+!

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Pay for 2 nights and stay the 3rd one absolutely FREE and remember: with each Summer Reservation you can enroll one child for FREE in the KIDS KORRAL activities!

+For every 2 nights booked this summer at the Inn at Horseshoe stay the 3rd night free (room only), and for every paid night one child can participate without charge in the basic Kids Korral program (click here for more info)

Our Great Golf and Dine Specials are back!

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Golf & Dine 2008

Golf & Dine will be available after 3pm, 7 days a week at both the Valley and Highlands courses this year, however all meal vouchers must be redeemed at the Crazy Horse Saloon. The menus are established and are listed at the bottom of this memo.

Golf & Dine Pricing

18 Holes - $70.00 tax included
9 Holes - $55.00 tax included

Menus

Monday – 1 lb wings and fries

Tuesday – Fajita Night – All you can eat

Wednesday – ½ Rack of Ribs and Fries

Thursday – Pasta Night – All you can eat salad and bread, one trip to the pasta bar

Friday – Lemon Pepper and Beer Battered Pickerel and Chips

Saturday - Choice of Individual Pizza (6 to choose from)

Sunday –Choice of a Horseshoe Burger and Fries (4 to choose from, excluding Gunslinger)

At Horseshoe Resort, we make SKIING AFORDABLE for everyone!

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Check out these amazing midweek specials
Families!
For only $198.00* your family of four can have a room with breakfast and unlimited skiing/boarding! (per family of 4 per night, based on 2 adults and 2 children 12 and under, other combinations available)

Students!
Reading week is coming: Stay, Eat and Ski for only $69.50* per person per night, based on 4 students per room, includes accommodations in a Horseshoe Room, Dinner for four at the Crazy Horse (1 large pizza, 2 lbs of wings and Caesar Salad) and UNLIMITED SKIING AND BOARDING! Valid student card required! Don't forget to leave your books at home!

Seniors!
55 Special-If you can remember skiing at Horseshoe 45 years ago, you can stay and ski now for only $55* per person per night based on double occupancy! Includes accommodation in a Horseshoe Room and cross country trail pass!

Horseshoe Resort promotes family fun while raising funds for amateur ski/snowboard athletes on Monda

2008-02-06T10:29:00.001-05:00

On Ontario's first official Family Day, Monday February 18^th, 2008, Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario will be donating $3.00 from every lift pass purchased to the Making Winter Winners fundraising program. Making Winter Winners is raising funds for Canada's amateur snowsports athletes to help them with compete with the world!

The Canadian Ski Council created the Making Winter Winners program to help our amateur champions succeed in national and international competitions and to reach the podium. Our athletes need your help. By participating in your snowsport of choice at Horseshoe Resort on Monday February 18^th, you are participating in a healthy lifestyle choice, while helping Canadian Amateur Athletes achieve their goals.

Horseshoe Resort encourages families to participate in snowsport activities together, to promote health and fitness, and at the same time supporting our Amateur Snowsport Champions!!! Please visit www.HorseshoeResort.com for snowsport information.

Please visit www.makingwinterwinners.ca for a donation form. Thank you for your support!

Moonlight Ski

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Ski by the light of the moon on lantern lit trails through the Copeland Forest, then warm up with a crackling bonfire and hot apple cider!

Saturday, December 29th
Dusk - 10 pm

Trail Pass – 10$
Rental Equipment available – 4 hr rates apply

Members Welcome!

Children 12 and under STAY AND SKI FREE

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Midweek with our Winter Accommodations Packages!

Available for Sunday to Thursday arrival only, not valid from December 21^st, 2007 to January 5^th, 2008 and March 7^th to March 15^th, 2008

Pushing Powder!

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From as low as $89++ per person per night

Skiing has never been so affordable. Why not join us for our Midweek Mania!

Includes:

· accommodation

· breakfast

· 8 hours skiing or boarding

Available for Sunday to Thursday arrival only, not valid from December 21^st, 2007 to January 5^th, 2008 and March 7^th to March 15^th, 2008.

++ Rate quoted per person per night based on double occupancy, add tax and gratuity

Book online now and save 10% because we'll pay the gratuity

Horseshoe Resort OPENS FOR SKIING

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

Horseshoe Valley , ON , November 19, 2007 – Horseshoe Resort is pleased to announce that opening day for the 2007/2008 ski season will be Thursday, November 22, 2007. Horseshoe Resort has been Central Ontario's leader in consistently offering ski/board enthusiasts the longest ski season.

"We are proud to be able to offer our guests the longest ski season by being the first to open thanks to our advanced snow making capabilities and a little help from Mother Nature" said Rowley Ramey, President and General Manager of Horseshoe Resort.

Alpine hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Ski the entire day for just the price of a night lift ticket - $ 29.00.

2008 Golf MEMBERSHIPS - Play both courses!

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2008 Membership Rates

Valley

Single $1,900.00
Couple $3,040.00
Twi $999.00
Jr. $499.00
Restricted (s) $1,450.00 (Mon-Thurs)
Restricted (c) $2,325.00 (Mon-Thurs)

Highlands

Single $1,900.00
Couple $3,040.00
Twi $999.00
Jr. $499.00
Restricted (s) $1,450.00 (Mon-Thurs)
Restricted (c) $2,325.00 (Mon-Thurs)

Both

Single $2,475.00
Couple $3,960.00
Twi $1,299.00
Jr. $499.00
Rest.(s) $1,850.00 (Mon-Thurs)
Rest. (c) $2,950.00 (Mon-Thurs)

All Memberships include Driving Range privileges matching your membership category. ie: Mon-Thurs members may hit balls at no charge Mon-Thurs.

*Rates listed do not include tax

Family Membership

A Family is defined as a Couple plus additional family members living in the same household and meeting the criteria as outlined by Ontario Law.

Fee = Couples rate as per above options plus ½ of the applicable rate code for each additional family member.

Cart Programs
Trail Fee - $750 + tax, private carts need to provide insurance and mechanical fitness documentation.
Horseshoe Cart - $550 single + tax, or $850 couple + tax

Range Programs

Single $250 + tax
Couple $375 + tax
Family $450 + tax

Men's Night and Ladies Day will alternate weekly between both courses, everyone welcome.
Members will have access to either course during shoulder seasons when one course is closed.
Single course members will have access to the other course at 50% off the posted green fee rate at the time of play but will be subject to the same conditions as the membership category they are in.
Restricted Members will be required to pay the posted green fee when playing outside their privilege time, this will include any Club Events.

Members Reward Points System

The member reward program from past years has been replaced by a Reward Points system. Under this system points will be awarded on a 10% basis. Buy any Horseshoe Product or service use your card and points will automatically be added to your account. Points can be redeemed at any Horseshoe outlet (for accommodations, dining, golf, retail products, etc - exclusive of alcohol)

2007 Ski Swap and Open House

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Winter Job Fair

Located in the Fairway Room of the Main Chalet.

Why not work where you play?

Check out our great job opportunities for Winter

Be sure to bring along your resume

Job Fair Hours:

Saturday

10am—5pm

Sunday

10am—3pm

Resumes may also be forwarded to:

resumes@HorseshoeResort.com or by fax to 705-835-2311.

Program Sales & Membership

Discounts

Information available in the Main Chalet

Discounted Rates available if you

purchase your

Seasons Membership on or before

Sunday,

October 21st

Hours of

Operation:

Saturday & Sunday

9 am—5 pm

If you are not able to stop by, give us a call at

705-835-2790

Ski & Snowboard Equipment

Drop off

Friday, October 19th

6pm—9pm

Saturday, October 20th

8am—10 am

Ski & Snowboard Swap

Saturday, October 20th Sunday, October 21st

10 am—5pm

Cheque & Unsold Equipment

Pick-up

Sunday, October 21st

5pm—7pm

Open For Golf!!

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The Highlands Driving Range will open on Friday, April 20^th.

The Highlands Golf Course will be opening on Thursday, April 26^th.

Guest Comments Dec 2006

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December 27^th

On the Hill:

KS – Oakville

Just drove up from Oakville. We have skied here before and really enjoyed it. Nice staff, great slopes and Horseshoe always has snow.

In the cafeteria:

TM – Barrie

Fun Park was great last year! This year’s park needs to be bigger and have some table top jumps. Blow some snow into the half pipe!

The Inn:

MM – Toronto

We always enjoy our stay at Horseshoe. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The ski programs for kids keeps us coming back year after year.

AB – London

Here with our family over the Christmas break for some fun and relaxation from work. Sad to leave ~ had a really great time with the kids. We wish there was more snow but we’re glad Horseshoe is able to make it.

Kids Korral:

DR – Burlington

This is our second time at the Kids Korral. It is a great place for the kids to learn to ski. Instructors are kid-friendly, fun and patient. The kids are having a great time.

December 28^th

On Hill:

JM – Midland

Conditions are good today. A bit icy at the bottom of Roundup. It’s great just to be able to come to HVR to board. More snow would be great but for what there is it’s OK.

EF – Windsor

Great to see snow! Skied yesterday and today and conditions are good.

JF – Newmarket

I’m just learning to ski and my Mom and Dad took me to Kids Korral last year and again this year. It’s fun!

Ticket Sales:

KJ – Barrie

Just getting our season pass photos taken. We have skied here for years and love it. Horseshoe is close to home and guaranteed snow!

The Inn:

DT – Oakville

Leaving for home today! We had a great time and definitely will be back again.

Kids Korral:

(Snowboard lesson group – Purple Vests)

· Lessons are fun and snowboarding is cool!

· We’re having pizza for lunch today!!! I love pizza!

· I’m ready to do jumps in the fun park because I took lessons and I’m really good now

Road Closure

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We would like to inform you that exit # 117 for Horseshoe Valley Road will be closed intermittently over the winter season for bridge repairs. Please watch the MTO electronic advisory board (located above the 400 past the Duckworth Street exit) for closure notification. There also are signs posted along the 400 extension advising if the exit is open or closed daily. Alternative routes to the Club are:

Prior to Horseshoe Valley Road :

Exit # 111 – Forbes Road -Dalston
Turn left off the ramp onto Forbes Road .
At the flashing light, turn left onto Hwy. 93 and it will bring you into Craighurst and meet with Horseshoe Valley Road .
Turn right onto Horseshoe Valley Road at the lights and head down the road towards Horseshoe Resort as usual.

After Horseshoe Valley Road :

Exit # 121 – Hwy. 93
Turn left off the ramp onto Hwy. 93 and proceed towards Craighurst.
At the lights, turn left onto Horseshoe Valley Road.

A beginner’s experience

2006-12-11T19:59:00.000-05:00

Ok so i have worked at the resort for 4 years and counting and for the life of me i could not tell you why it took me so long to get on a pair of skis! i get it for free yet i never used this awesome benefit of working at Horseshoe Resort.

So today for the first time i tried skiing with my girlfriend and it was amazing , it was a lot simpler then i had expected and i had a blast! , I decided it would be a good idea to take a lesson since i have never skied before and i can tell you that within an hour i was up and skiing , turning , stopping and of course mastering the "Snow Plow" , however by this time i was already trying parallel turns and doing quite well at it, by the end of the day i was over at the "Donkey Serenade". After falling a few times and getting over being anxious about a steeper and bigger hill and remembering to really dig my edges in on turns i was doing quite well. All that i can say is thanks to Ian and Brian for hooking me up and well i am definitely hooked now.

Jonathan Keller
Network Administrator.

Ski for only $89!!

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Includes accommodation, full breakfast and unlimited skiing from 4:30 on day of arrival to 4:00 pm on day of departure. Rate quoted per person per night based on double occupancy, add tax and gratuity, valid Sundays through Thursdays, except during Christmas Break and March Break.

Book online now and save 10% because we'll pay the gratuity!

Remember: With any of our accommodations packages, Children 12 and under STAY and SKI FREE Sundays through Thursdays (except during Christmas Break and March Break).

Were open for Skiing!!

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Were open!!!

So grab your planks or boards and ill see you out on the slopes :)

Jonathan Keller
Network Administrator.