Oyster International Property Consultants - Specialists in Humber Valley Property

Marble Mountain Ski Resort

Billed as the best skiing east of the Rockies, Marble Mountain is blessed with ideal ski conditions averaging 16 feet of snow a season, yet the maritime climate prevents the temperatures dropping to Artic levels. 35 trails cover 175 acres of piste, with a mix of beginner 19%, Intermediate 36% Advanced 32% and 13% for
those ‘Experts’ amongst us. Prices are very reasonable comared to European and most North American ski Resorts, partially because the ski operation is owned and operated by the provincial Government and not for profit. Late afternoon ski passes can be as little as $10 !!!!

The introduction of snow making for early winter menas the slopes are guaranteed to open nad ensure skiing continue through the season.
. There are over 50km of groomed Cross country ski trails with Night lights, Yurts, Gazebo, etc.
But if that’s not exciting enough for you, try Snowshoeing, Ice Climbing, Snowmobiling, Ice Skating, Sledding Cat Skiing or the latest craze of Snow Kiting!

Humber Valley Resort

Internationally renowned as a destination resort, with a host of activities it attracts visitors from across the globe and is fast becoming the European destination of choice for adventure tourism and outdoor activity. With summer long and warm, but rarely hot, its untouched natural beauty is breath-taking, whether taking a round of Golf or relaxing in the clean air.

The Resort boasts Restaurants, Activities, Golf (2nd course scheduled 2008) and planned to expand greatly.

Weather: Renowned for its independence and diversity, Newfoundland is home to an array of climates and weather. It covers an area of 108 860 km2, with elevations ranging from sea level to 800 m. Its situation on the eastern side of North America favours strong seasonal contrasts in the visiting air masses.
Winter temperatures in Newfoundland show the day-to-day variability that is characteristic of a stormy maritime climate. ln the interior, winter temperatures average -6C -10C, on the southeast coast, the moderating influence of the ocean allow the winter average -2C -4C. The lowest Newfoundland temperature on record is -41.1C, set at Woodale Bishop`s Falls on Feb. 4, 1975.

Summer is short and cool, average temperatures in coastal areas around 14C, but inland averages may climb over 16C. Sunny summer days in Newfoundland, however, are among the most delightful anywhere in Canada. With afternoon highs in the low twenties, they are warm enough to be comfortable and yet cool enough to permit vigorous activity. The highest temperature ever recorded on the island is 36C in 1976.

Humber Valley is sheltered from the extreme weather patterns and is surprisingly calm, summer is usually dry and warm and winter temps average a little below freezing, allowing ski conditions to remain optimal.

GETTING THERE:

Humber Valley is serviced by 2 airports, the provincial airport in Corner Brook and Deer Lake International. Deer Lake is at the North Eastern end of the Valley, approximately 20 minutes drive from Marble Mountain. There are weekly flights to/from London (GTW) in the summer, as well as Toronto. Currently, there are daily connections with St Johns, Halifax and Montreal.

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