Water Permit Renewal for Alpine Ski Club - Georgian Bay Snowmaking
Official title: ALPINE SKI CLUB OF TORONTO - Permit to take water
The Alpine Ski Club of Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from Georgian Bay and a pond for snowmaking at their Blue Mountains facility. They're asking to take up to 24.5 million litres per day for 120 days a year, over a 10-year period. The Ministry has classified this as a lower-risk water taking.
Why This Matters
Live near Georgian Bay or the Blue Mountains? Large water takings can affect local water levels and ecosystems. If you rely on well water in the area, this could matter to you. Skiers might care too—snowmaking keeps slopes open when natural snow is scarce.
What Could Change
If approved, the ski club could draw nearly 25 million litres daily from Georgian Bay and a pond for the next 10 years. The permit runs March to August—outside ski season, likely to refill storage. Conditions may limit taking during low water periods.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for 10 more years of water taking?
- Are the proposed daily volumes appropriate for Georgian Bay and the pond?
- What environmental conditions should apply to protect water levels?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the water taking request.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.