In the 1950's Ellicottville skiers would make an annual trek to Mt. Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians. They loved the people, the architecture, the mountains and they especially loved the Molson beer! In 1956 when these skiers decided to open a ski area of their own they borrowed many ideas from their favorite Canadian resort including the Bavarian look, the layout of the slopes...and the Molson beer. The Holiday Valley seal contains several Canadian symbols, including the Molson! Holiday Valley Resort opened on January 7, 1958, and our good friends from the North have been skiing with us ever since.
Canadian Events and Deals
Lift tickets and Equipment Rentals will be 30% off, January 6 through January 10, 2025. Promotion only applies on full priced items. Previously discounted lift tickets and/or rentals do not apply for this promotion.
Lift tickets and rentals must be purchased on-site, at the resort with cash or cheque (no credit cards). Cannot be purchased in advance.
February 4 & March 13, 2025. Vouchers can be purchased at select ski and snowboard shops in Canada for a discounted price of $25.99 for an 8-hour lift ticket that is valid on February 4 or March 13, 2025.
Border Crossing
As of June 1, 2009 US and Canadian citizens must present a WHTI compliant document to cross the border between Canada and the United States. Information on what documents qualify and other requirements.
If you are a frequent visitor from Canada, or a US citizen who travels to Canada often, you may qualify for the Nexus Program. Nexus allows you to use the dedicated Nexus lanes at both Canadian and US customs and eliminates routine customs and immigration questioning....which really means a quicker trip and more time on the slopes! Stop in our customer service office to pick up an application or call (866) 639-8726, or check out the CBSA web site.
US-Canada Border Crossing Guides