Dear reader,
In 2023, when the city decided to put Centennial Park’s ski operations out to pasture, people were upset—myself included. For more than 50 years, the hill was a wintertime wonder for Etobicoke families like mine: an adorable ’60s-era alpine getaway, surrounded by post-war bungalows, only a short bus ride from Royal York station.
Climate change and the rising cost of just about everything were the culprits behind the closure—a timely reminder that neighbourhood amenities like urban ski hills are quirky privileges that should be cherished.
But, if you have some extra dough, why not just buy an entire ski hill for yourself? The prospect isn’t as wild as it sounds. Curb Appeal’s top post this week is a 75-acre former resort in Simcoe County that comes with trails, a swimming pond and a tricked-out aluminum camper. And it’s currently going for $2.5 million—about the price of a detached house downtown.
Also in today’s newsletter: a Scarborough family finds paradise two hours outside the city. Plus, a Trinity-Bellwoods home featuring an original Banksy. Visit torontolife.com or subscribe to our print edition for all of our real estate coverage and more.
