Photo: Nicolebel444 / CC BY-SA 4.0About Owl's Head
Owl's Head is a ski resort in Quebec, Canada. It offers 50 marked runs, served by 6 lifts. Eastern Townships resort overlooking Lake Memphremagog, with 50 trails, six lifts, alpine touring, three snowparks and glade terrain.
Why Visit Owl's Head?
- 50 runs with 1,772ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 150"
- 334 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 6 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Owl's Head, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
1,772ft
Summit Elevation
540m
820ft
Base Elevation
250m
1,772ft
Vertical Drop
540m
334 acres
Skiable Area
135 ha
50
Total Runs
2.8mi
Longest Run
4.5km
6
Lifts
150"
Avg. Snowfall
380cm annually
How Owl's Head compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
25%
15%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
25% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 5, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Owl's Head
By Car
Owl's Head is in Quebec, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude45.1572
Longitude-72.1728
RegionQuebec, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Owl's Head trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Owl's Head averages 150" of snowfall a year.
Owl's Head rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 50 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Owl's Head averages 150" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 1,772 ft.
Owl's Head is located in Quebec, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 45.1572, -72.1728.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Owl's Head, plus any places we've researched.
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