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Dagmar lies not far north of Toronto, a fairly easy drive up 404 and a few miles of two-lane. Its location and night-skiing schedule make it a good choice for Toronto-area skiers (especially those from the northern suburbs) who don"t want to drive too far for a winter fix. Despite a modest vertical, Dagmar"s 14 trails should provide enough interest for a morning, afternoon, or evening of skiing and riding. And you"re likely to get in quite a few runs: a quad, three triples, and two magic carpets serve 200 feet of vertical and 30 acres of terrain, including a ½ pipe and terrain park. The two magic carpets give you some clue about Dagmar"s instructional focus. Children"s programs are its specialty, and moving carpet lifts are easy to use and non-threatening. There"s a good selection of ski and snowboard rentals, too, so your children (or you) can try the sport out before committing to new equipment. Dagmar is on the dry side of Lake Ontario, but with 100% snowmaking all that"s needed are cold temperatures. A typical season runs from late November to late March. In addition to a traditional day or night ticket, you can buy a three, four, or five hour ticket. Facilities include a retail and repair shop, base lodge with cafeteria, snowsports school, and ski patrol. The Sitzmark Lodge at the top of the hill is private, but new members are welcome. There are also 25 kilometers of cross-country ski trails associated with Dagmar, so the skinny skiers in the family will be happy while everyone else takes a few runs.
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