Mount Antoine facts for kids

Mount Antoine is a tall hill in Canada. It's located north of the town of Mattawa, Ontario. This hill is 630 feet high from its bottom to its top. For many years, it was a popular place for skiing. People would even come from places like Greater Sudbury to enjoy the slopes.

Antoine Mountain used to be a busy ski resort. It was known as a great place to ski in Northern Ontario. However, it faced some tough times. There were changes in the economy. Also, some big plans for improvements didn't work out as hoped. Because of these challenges, the ski hill had to close to the public.

But there's good news! The hill has now reopened. It is called Antoine Mountain. It has a brand new chair lift that can carry four people at a time. The buildings and facilities have also been updated. This means more fun for skiers and snowboarders!

Skiing Fun and Facts

Antoine Mountain offers a great experience for skiers. Here are some interesting facts about the hill:

• Lifts: The mountain has 3 lifts. These lifts carry skiers up the hill.
• Top: The highest point you can reach is about 1150 feet (351 meters) above sea level.
• Bottom: The lowest point of the ski area is around 520 feet (158 meters) above sea level.
• Vertical Drop: The total height difference from top to bottom is 630 feet (192 meters). This is how much you drop when skiing down!
• Longest Run: The longest ski trail on the mountain is about 1.80 miles (2.90 kilometers) long. That's a long ride down!
• Skiable Area: The total area where you can ski is about 80 acres (323,749 square meters). That's a lot of space to explore.

Slopes for Everyone

Antoine Mountain has different types of slopes. This means there's something for every skill level.

• Beginner Slopes: About 45% of the trails are for beginners. These are gentle slopes, perfect for learning.
• Intermediate Slopes: Around 27% of the trails are for intermediate skiers. These are a bit steeper and more challenging.
• Advanced Slopes: The remaining 28% of the trails are for advanced skiers. These are the steepest and most exciting runs.