February 26, 2012

You must be a TGSC Premium Member to attend this day trip and we have a limited number of spots available on a first come, first served basis so please register quickly.

**If you see that registration is closed please email president@tgsc.ca to be added to the waiting list. A second trip to Alpine Georgian Peaks will be arranged on the same day once we have filled all the spots for Osler.

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Alpine Ski Club

Alpine is 120 acres of pure skiing and snowboarding excitement nestled among the wooded slopes and rugged beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, where fun in a safe environment is paramount, and time spent with family and friends is yours for the taking.

Since 1960, we have offered our members a truly exceptional winter sports experience. Our facilities are unmatched, our equipment is cutting-edge, our terrain is amazingly diverse, and our entire staff is committed to ensuring that you and your family get the most out of your time at the club.

Alpine Ski Club is in a class of its own, delivering lasting enjoyment day after day without any surprises.

17 - 242 Arrowhead Road
Blue Mountains
Ontario
L9Y 0S1
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.alpineskiclub.com
Phone: 705.445.0339

Banff Lake Louise

The Finest Skiing And Snowboarding

Big impressive mountains, metres of dry light powder snow - that is skiing and snowboarding in Banff National Park. Banff Lake Louise skiing offer vast terrain, with hundreds of kilometres of marked trails, from beginner to expert. Make it easy and ski all 3 ski areas with one interchangeable lift ticket from Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine. Or go for the ultimate ski experience and opt for an exclusive heli-skiing adventure o

Banff
Alberta
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: www.banfflakelouise.com

Blue Mountain

108 Jozo Weider Blvd
Blue Mountains
Ontario
L9Y 3Z2
Ontario
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.bluemountain.ca

Boutique Bar

The vibe: The sophistication of southern coastal France meets the North American can-do spirit. DJs spin Euro beats on any given night.

The bar: Salomone has a few signature tricks up his sleeve and they revolve around the premium martinis ($11) and sparkling cocktails ($9): The Belvedere Truffle (Belvedere vodka, frangelico, crème de cacao and a Nutella cube), the Fresh Flower (Hendrick’s cucumber and elderflower syrup) the Bourgeoisie (Hennessy cognac, triple sec, orange juice and Sprite) and the Femme Fatale (Soho, pineapple juice and Cava).

There’s something for beer drinkers, too: He’s got 16 bottles (Blanche de Chambly and Tankhouse among them) at $4.75 for domestic, $5 premium and $5.75 for imports. On tap, there’s Creemore Lager and Creemore Pilsner at $5.75 for 20 oz, $4.50 for 12 oz., so go ahead and order yourself the big one.

The grub: Light snacking, but Boutique Bar does have something to nosh on. There’s the duo d’olives, an olive/tapenade combo plate ($6) and the trio de fromages ($11). Do come fed, though. The meaty assiette de charcuterie ($11-$15) is not meant as a proper meal.

What (not) to wear: Although it’s French, you may want to leave the beret at home. Otherwise, smart casual will do.

506 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
M4Y 2C8
Map and Directions

Website: http://boutiquebar.ca
Phone: 647.705.0006

Bristol Mountain

5662 Route 64
Canandaigua
NY
14424
USA
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.bristolmountain.com

Cafe California

Conveniently located in the heart of the Church and Wellesley Village in Downtown Toronto, Cafe California has been a fixture of the community Conveniently located in the heart of the Church and Wellesley Village in Downtown Toronto, Cafe California has been a fixture of the community for over twenty years.

Always ahead of new trends but maintaining their Mediterranean influence, their diverse menu, excellent value daily specials and their courteous and friendly service keeps customers coming back time and time again.for over twenty years. The eclectic Mediterranean decor, cozy solarium, beautiful seasonal patio and martini bar has made this spot the place to see and be seen.

538 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.dine.to/sites/cafecalifornia
Phone: 647.977.4236

Club 120

120 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
M5C2G8
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.club120.ca

Craigleith Ski Club

Craigleith, located 11 km west of Collingwood, is the area’s largest private ski club, and the perfect place to play all winter long. Sitting atop 470 acres of beautiful Niagara Escarpment, we have 32 trails to challenge every skill level, state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming, terrain feature areas, and renowned Racing and Snow School programs staffed by highly qualified coaches and instructors.

Directions from Toronto:

Hwy 400 North to Barrie, exit at Highway 26 West, then follow 26 West approximately 57 km to Collingwood
Stay on Hwy 26 west through Collingwood for 11km to Grey Road 19.
Turn left onto Grey Road 19, then right onto Craigleith Road.
Follow Craigleith Road to the Base and South Lodges on your left at the first corner or continue around the curve to North Lodge, also on your left.

Map and Directions

Website: http://www.craigleith.com

Georgian Peaks Club

Our 820 vertical feet is the highest, longest and most challenging terrain in all of Ontario. The Georgian Peaks Club is the only ski area in Ontario with enough vertical rise to hold a F.I.S. sanctioned Giant Slalom race. But beginners can rest easy on our ample intermediate and beginner slopes that accommodate all ages and abilities.

The Georgian Peaks has diligently upgraded our snowmaking systems every year. The result of this focus is a state of the art snowmaking infrastructure that when combined with our long serving and very knowledgeable team of snowmakers allows for the best conditions possible. It's all about the snow!

We are a family focused Club offering a friendly environment with the best ski and snowboard instruction in all of Canada, 3 licensed lodges, 3 lounges with cozy fireplaces, 3 cafeterias, a sandwich and salad deli, stand up bar, personal storage lockers and full nursery facilities.

For over 50 years the Georgian Peaks has been providing exceptional experiences to member families and their guests in a relaxed and sincere atmosphere.

104 Wensley Drive
Blue Mountains
Ontario
N0H 1J0
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.georgianpeaks.com

Golden Thai

Over the years Golden Thai has been lauded with plenty of good reviews from the local press and have often won the Readers' polls in Now Magazine, Eye Weekly, and the Toronto Sun. We have also frequently placed among the top restaurants in Toronto in the Zagat survey, as well as Patron's Pick. What really makes us proud is that we have countless regular customers who began visiting us when we first opened. It is pretty clear that Golden Thai has become an "institution" with Toronto diners.

Golden Thai didn't become a Toronto dining "institution" by serving institutional food though. Our executive chef Kiem Thung draws on 30 years experience to create over 90 flavorful dishes. From luscious Thai curries, to spicy sweet basil dishes, to tangy tamarind sauces, to zesty ginger stir fries it is obvious why Kiem's kitchen deserves the following it has gained.

Complementing Golden Thai's kitchen are our fast, knowledgeable, and courteous front house staff managed by Kiem's gracious wife Hoeng, and lovely daughter Jenny. Most of the staff have been with us for years so you will always be greeted by a familiar face and a friendly smile.

105 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
M5C 2G8
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.goldenthai.ca/goldenthai_home.html
Phone: 416.868.6668

Holiday Valley

Skier or rider, first timer or seasoned veteran, your time at
Holiday Valley is all about fun. There’s fun in conquering your first turn or your first black diamond and fun in sharing all the joys of winter with your friends and family. Come stay at our cozy slopeside lodging, enjoy the beautiful lodges and join in the merriment of Ellicottville...Holiday Valley is a vacation just waiting to happen.

We’re over $5 million more fun this season!

New Quad chair on the Wall at SnowPine Village
Mountain Coaster at Tannenbaum
Snowmaking on Bear Cub
Automated snowmaking on Mardi Gras
Two new grooming machines
And talk about fun... there’s no place like Ellicottville for shopping, food, friends and good times. Ellicottville is a real ski town with one of a kind shops, restaurants and night spots made friendly with a hearty dose of “glad-to-meet-ya” hospitality.

Ellicottville
NY
United States
Map and Directions

Website: www.holidayvalley.com

Jay Peak

Mountain Stats

Jay Peak has some pretty impressive stats that together add up to great skiing and riding! Did you know that Jay Peak has a Verizon antenna at the summit? Verizon users get great digital reception while at the Peak! Stay in touch with your office or family members while on vacation.

The Mountain
Peaks: 2
Miles of skiable terrain: 50+
Skiable Acreage: 385+
Acres for off-piste skiing: 100+
Base Elevation: 1,815 feet
Vertical: 2,153 feet
Exposure: Northeast

The Trails
Total number of trails: 76 trails, glades and chutes
Difficulty of trails: 20% novice, 40% intermediate, 40% advanced
Longest trail: Ullr's Dream-3 miles
Most scenic trail: Vermonter
Hairiest trails: River Quai and Green Beret
Easiest Learning glade: Moonwalk Woods
Best open slope: Can-Am Super Trail, 150 feet wide, 4,000 feet long, 1,800 foot vertical

The 8 Lifts
Serving Stateside
One of two entry points into the interconnected trail system:
The Queen's T-Bar: Capacity 800 skiers per hour
The Bonaventure Quad: Capacity 2,000 skiers per hour
The Jet Triple Chair: Capacity 1,800 skiers per hour
The Village Chair: Serving beginner skiers and ski-on ski-off from Jay Peak Village. Capacity 1,200 skiers per hour

Serving Tramside
The Flyer: A detachable quad, capacity 2,400 skiers per hour
The Aerial Tramway: Vermont's only! Capacity 60 passengers per trip, 360 skiers per hour
The Moving Carpet in Beginner Zone: Capacity 1,500 skiers per hour
The Metro Quad in Beginner Zone: Capacity 2,115 skiers per hour
Total uphill capacity: Approximately 12,175 skiers per hour
The Glades

830 Jay Peak Road
Jay
VT
05859
USA
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.jaypeakresort.com

Joy Bistro (Over Joy)

Second floor of Leslieville famous Joy Bistro.

Amidst the shops of vibrant Leslieville, Joy Bistro, Bar is a cornerstone of the Queen Street East strip. With its cozy feel and candlelit warmth in the dining room, and the cool contemporary vibe of the new Bistro Bar, Joy delivers a memorable guest experience every time. Using sustainable ingredients where ever possible, Joy’s kitchen delivers Bistro classic’s, North American favorites, and cutting edge dishes sure to excite every pallet. Joy offers a 3 course Prix Fixe menu 7 days a week for only $30. You can add wine that is perfectly paired with each course for another $15 and truly experience dining and wine the way it is meant to be. Sunday nights we bring the family together for a delicious Prime Rib dinner for only $20. The newly built Bistro Bar offers and more relaxed look and menu. Our Bar staff will mix up your favorite beverage while you enjoy our new Bistro Bar menu items that are perfect with wine, beer and friends.

884 Queen St. East
2nd Floor
Toronto
Ontario
M4M 1J3
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.joybistrobar.com/
Phone: 416.465.8855

Mont-Tremblant

With 95 runs serviced by 14 state-of-the-art lifts, the mountain dominates a stunningly beautiful countryside. Here, those who live for the great outdoors and love to breathe clean air have the perfect playground. A paradise where ski and snowboard enthusiasts are both spoiled silly: 18 acres of ramps, rails and jumps. Taste the freedom, dare the mountain, live Tremblant to the fullest!

Quebec
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: www.tremblant.ca

Mount St. Louis Moonstone

Mount St. Louis Moonstone is one of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario. It was founded 48 years ago by Austrian Alpine skier Josl Huter The resort is located in the snow belt region of Ontario. Today, it contains 36 slopes, 9 chairlifts and 3 carpets. The resort is known for being family friendly and prides itself on accommodating the beginner skier to the most advanced skier.

Directions: From the Toronto area
Follow Hwy. 400 north, towards Barrie. Continue to follow Hwy 400 North to Parry Sound/ Sudbury (26 km) until you reach exit 131 (Mount St. Louis Road). When you see the exit, stay to the right and go under the bridge. At the stop sign turn right to go over the bridge. You will see Mount St. Louis Moonstone to the right.

24 Mount St. Louis Road, R.R. 4
Coldwater
Ontario
L0K 1E0
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://mountstlouis.com

Osler Bluff Ski Club

As the old saying goes, the three most important factors for success are location, location and location. The same can be said for skiing. While our two founders were hiking and flying over the escarpment near Collingwood in that summer of 1949, they were also consulting with local farmers, who advised that the snow conditions on the slopes above the Poplar Sideroad were the best along the escarpment.

A base elevation 200 feet higher than Blue Mountain and being situated 10 kilometres from the Georgian Bay shoreline creates more natural snow as the prevailing winds push up over the escarpment and move inland. Osler Bluff’s northeast exposure also provides better protection against snow erosion from wind and direct sun.

Little did these Osler pioneers realize that the distance from Georgian Bay would reduce its moderating effect on the temperature to allow for more optimum artificial snowmaking at the beginning of the season, and much cozier skiing conditions later in the season when the Bay ices over. Our vertical drop of 743 feet is among the greatest in Ontario, and our natural terrain provides some of the longest, most scenic trails from beginner to expert. For those who wish a change of pace, over 12 km of marked crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing trails wind through the club property.

Directions to Osler Bluff Ski Club from Toronto

OPTION 1

Highway 400 north to Barrie; exit at 96B, Hwy 90 towards Angus
Go 15.5 km, turn right on Simcoe 10, towards Wasaga Beach.
Go 17.5 km, to traffic lights, turn left on Hwy 26 to Stayner, 5.5 km.
Do not turn at traffic lights; go straight through on Hwy 91 to Duntroon, 8km.
Turn right at traffic lights, Hwy 124, to Collingwood.
After you pass through Nottawa, turn left at traffic lights at Poplar Side Road (Poplar S.R.), which is just past Leons. Watch your speed limit as it reduces from 60km to 50km half way along the Poplar S.R.
Turn left at second stop sign. Club entrance is 200m on the right.

OPTION 2

A good alternate route, especially in bad weather, is to take Airport Road. You may pick this road up at several different locations as you head north.

In Toronto it is known as Dixon Road North, as if you are going to the International Conference Centre.
Cross Hwy 9 to Mono Mills. Continue north through the traffic lights.
Cross Hwy 89. Continue north through the traffic lights towards Mansfield Ski area. This road is referred to as County Road 18 in Dufferin County and County Road 42 in Simcoe County. Signs will eventually say Airport Road.
On Airport Road go north to Stayner and turn left at the traffic lights, Hwy 91 to Duntroon, 8km. Same directions as Option 1 (lines 4-6).
Approximate travel time from: 400/401 or Airport Road is 1hr 45 min.

795534 The Blue Mountains Clearview Townline
Blue Mountains
Ontario
L9Y 0R7
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.oslerbluff.com

Quebec City St. Anne & Le Massif

Quebec
Quebec
Canada
Map and Directions

Sambucas On Church

Sambucas on Church believes in good quality ingredients and great taste. With years of experience in preparing the finest Italian cuisine for their customers, they have a wide selection of menu items to satisfy all your hunger desires.

Type

Italian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar

Region

Downtown Toronto

Neighbourhood

Gay Village / Church Street

Nearest Major Intersection

Wellesley St. / Church St.

Payment

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Gift Certificates Available, Travellers Cheques

Features

Full Dinner Menu, Catering Available, Private Dining, Group Meetings / Function Area

Price Range

$$$$

Attire

Casual

Extras

Wheelchair Accessible

489 Church Street
Toronto
ON
M4Y 2C6
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.sambucas.ca
Phone: 416.966.3241

Slack's

562 Church Street
Toronto
ON
M4Y 2C6
Canada
Map and Directions

Website: http://slacks.ca
Phone: 416.928.2151

Stowe Mountain Resort

About Stowe

What we're all about

People

Stowe culture focuses on respecting each other and our environment. Our aspirations encourage life-enhancing experiences and ensure the sustainability of our company. Combining these principles and goals gives us pride, purpose and opportunity.

As a group, we strive to make our resort a rewarding place to work. Individually, we aspire to communicate openly and often, supporting an environment of sensitivity and trust.

Sharing our passions and the mountain culture creates the energy to reach others in a meaningful way. Being a member of Stowe Mountain Resort provides each of us the opportunity to define who we are.

History

Our preeminent position in the resort industry is upheld by constantly striving to exceed the needs of skiers and snowboarders, while carefully protecting the natural heritage of our surroundings. Honoring this challenge has shaped the unique philosophy of our culture, community and company. This way of life has been handed down for generations.

Place

Mount Mansfield is both a protective barrier and a celebrated attribute of the Stowe community. Its distinctiveness and mass grant us an earthly sense of proportion. Our mountain evokes a spectrum of emotions from fear to bravery, awe to serenity, and spirituality to awareness of self.

Each of the trails at Stowe Mountain Resort offers a unique experience - hence "The Great 48." Because no two trails are alike, individualism and self-expression awaken within those who explore the mountain's character. The mythology and magnetism of Stowe are the inspiration that continues to bring the community at large to this special place.

Energy

The natural forces that exist on our mountain in Vermont are invigorating and powerful. To lift one's spirit by simply and silently looking around is inspiring. Making a dynamic connection with the natural world is momentous. Our energy is derived from our sense of place, passions and culture. This environment in which we live and work instills life-affirming values.

Stowe
Vermont
United States
Map and Directions

Website: www.stowe.com

Sunday River

133 trails, 16 lifts, & The Most Dependable Snow in New England.™ Period.

While others tend to boast it, the truth is that they’re not even close. In terms of sheer size, Sunday River is a very big resort spanning three miles long from White Cap to the Jordan Bowl and in between, 8 interconnected mountain peaks, 133 trails, 743 acres plus more hidden spots than a snow leopard covered in one of our legendary powder days thanks to our Boundary-to-Boundary Policy. And while most thank Mother Nature with endless snow dances and sacrifices involving last year’s equipment, it is actually Mother Nature who thanks us.

See, Sunday River owns and operates the largest most sophisticated snowmaking and slope maintenance system in the East which means that we make her job easy. It’s why we open as early as we do each year and stay open as late as we can. It’s an easy mantra to remember: We do it because we can and we do it for you.

15 South Ridge Road
Newry
ME
USA
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.sundayriver.com

The Vic Public House

Specializing in delicious comfort foods, incomparable atmosphere and THIRTEEN draft beers!

580 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
M4Y 2E8
Map and Directions

Website: http://thevicpubtoronto.ca/
Phone: (416) 944-9888

Whiteface

The Olympic Mountain

Welcome to Whiteface, the Olympic Mountain. We have the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and trails for everyone in your family. This is where the world's best come to train and compete and where kids come to learn and have fun. At the top of Whiteface, spare a moment to take in the views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks of New York. Spot Lake Champlain and Vermont to the east. Breathe deep. Point your skis downhill. Let them go. This is the face of eastern skiing.

Winter Operating Schedule:
Opening Date: November 25, 2011
Tentative Closing Date: April 15, 2012
Whiteface may extend season pending snow conditions.

Whiteface will be open Christmas day December 25, 2011

Elevation:
Base Elevation: 1,220'
Little Whiteface Elevation: 3,676'
Lookout Mountain Elevation: 4,000'
Highest Lift Terminus: 4,386'
Highest Skiable Terrain: The Slides at 4,650'
Peak Elevation: 4,867'

Vertical Drop:
3,430 feet — The greatest vertical drop in the east
3,166 feet — Lift serviced vertical drop

Number of Trails:
86

Longest Run:
Wilmington Trail at 2.1 miles (total skiing and riding over 22 miles)

Skiable Acres:
283 including 35 in-bounds, off-piste double-black diamond wilderness terrain skiing on "The Slides" (conditions permitting)
53 acres of tree skiing

Lake Placid
NY
United States
Map and Directions

Website: www.whiteface.com

Woody's - Sailor

Woody’s is located in the heart of Toronto’s Boystown. Since opening in 1989, Woody’s and its brother bar Sailor (located next door) have become Toronto’s busiest and hottest gay men’s bars. A large and cavernous complex with five bars, Woody’s features nightly D.J.’s, men’s contests Thursday through Saturday (Best Chest, Best Ass, Best Legs), a pool table and 21 video monitors showing some of the sexiest images around. Woody’s enjoys added recognition for being featured in the popular television series “Queer as Folk”. As an added bonus, Priape – Canada’s favourite gay store featuring leatherwear, club wear, porn and toys is right above the Sailor bar. Woody’s front windows open up on Church Street providing a great view on Canada’s busiest and friendliest gay village.

467 Church Street
Toronto
Ontario
M4Y 2C5
Map and Directions

Website: www.woodystoronto.com

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