Ski Martock

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Ski Martock
Location West Hants, Nova Scotia
Nearest major city Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
Coordinates 44.9353° N, 64.1719° W
Vertical183 m
Top elevation212 m
Base elevation29 m
Skiable area24.3 hectares
Runs 7
Lift system Chairlift, T-Bar & Magic Carpet
Lift capacity2400/hour
Terrain parks Yes
Snowfall 254 cm
Snowmaking Yes
Night skiing Yes
Website http://www.martock.com/

Ski Martock is a ski resort located near Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. The facilities feature a downhill area served by a quad chair lift and two T-bars(one functional), a beginners area served by Magic Carpet. [1]

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The hill features a terrain park for snowboarding and freeskiing. It is the second largest ski hill in Nova Scotia, second only to Ski Wentworth.

Martock is the closest downhill ski area to the Halifax Regional Municipality, Atlantic Canada's largest city, being roughly a 45-minute drive away. During the 2011 Canada Winter Games, it hosted the cross country skiing events.

Trails

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Lifts

Ski Martock has 1 Quad Chairlift , 1 T-Bar, and 1 Magic Carpet lift for the bunny hill, all which are operational.

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References

  1. "About Martock – Ski Martock" . Retrieved 2020-02-25.

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