Crabbe Mountain offers the ultimate winter adventure with the Maritimes’ highest vertical drop and a wide range of outdoor activities. Enjoy 30+ alpine trails for downhill skiing and snowboarding, three terrain parks, and night skiing. Explore over 30 km of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, including backcountry routes. The mountain also features lessons and camps for all ages, gear rentals, a cozy lodge with food and drink, and a vibrant après-ski scene. Whether you're carving turns, trekking through the woods, or relaxing fireside—Crabbe Mountain has something for everyone this winter.
| Activities at Crabbe | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding | 260 m vertical, 27–32 trails, terrain parks, night skiing |
| Lessons & Programs | Group/private/adaptive lessons, camps & after-school options |
| Cross-Country Skiing | 30 + km of trails: groomed loops & backcountry |
| Snowshoeing | Embree loops & wilderness trails; gear rentals on-site |
| Snowmobiling | Nearby trail access via ski hill network |
| Family Fun | Camps, school programs, kids’ events |
| Lodge & Apres | Rentals, eatery/bar, events, retail/shop |
A short drive away
Winter at Mactaquac Provincial Park
Mactaquac Provincial Park transforms into a magical winter destination just 30 minutes from Bird House Chalets. Whether you're skating through the forest, skiing along snowy trails, or tubing down gentle hills, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Cozy up by a fire after snowshoeing or try fat biking through the woods. With equipment rentals available and family-friendly activities all season long, Mactaquac is your perfect winter escape in nature.
| Activities at Mactaquac | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Forest & Pond Skating | 900 m lit forest trail and frozen duck pond; music and winter ambiance |
| Cross-Country Skiing | Groomed trails through forest; rentals available on-site |
| Snowshoeing | Easy-access woodland trails with scenic river views |
| Fat Biking | Groomed multi-use trails; fat bike rentals provided |
| Tubing | Gentle sliding hills for all ages; equipment provided |
| Seasonal Events | Forest skate nights, family day activities, and winter festivals |
| Equipment Rentals | Snowshoes, skis, fat bikes, tubes, helmets available at the park lodge |
