Lifting the Future: The New River Valley Outdoor Activity Centre
Over the decades, thousands of Albertans have enjoyed our facilities, and now we’re ready to carve out the next chapter of our history, one that gives a lift to the next generation of community builders, athletes, and Olympians who will call our hill home.
We have envisioned a state-of-the-art, sustainably designed Outdoor Activity Centre that will allow us to better serve the community for decades to come. It will mean more people enjoying our city’s backyard, more capacity to support our athletes, and a new hub for community building, all helping us lift Edmonton’s winter home into the future.
Give a Lift to Something Bigger
From families learning on our slopes to athletes training for excellence, every experience at ESC contributes to the community, heritage, and the future of Edmonton’s winter story. The Give a Lift Campaign celebrates this spirit of connection and progress, showcasing a chance to see how together we’re lifting Edmonton for generations to come.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved and help us give a lift to the next chapter of ESC.
Temporary Facilities & Year-Round Operations
Until our new facility is finished, our modular buildings at the hill offer Guest Services, Equipment Rentals, Day Lodge/Warm Up Space, and Apres Ski! These buildings support our operations year-round, giving a lift to programs, athletes, and community experiences.
Beyond recreation, our new facility will enable ESC’s community partners, including the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the Indigenous Sport Council (Alberta), Action for Healthy Communities, and Girls in Sport Alberta, to offer year-round outdoor sport and culture programming. The new facility will accommodate a range of participants, including those currently facing barriers to participation.
We’re proud to minimize the project's environmental impact by building within our existing facility footprint. Plus, our unique location — connected by the trail system of Canada’s largest urban park network and Edmonton’s Valley Line LRT — provides ready access to community members.
Your Input is Important
Funding Partners
We are grateful for funding from the Government of Canada's Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program, the City of Edmonton, and the Province of Alberta, for a total of $12 million, toward the construction of the new River Valley Outdoor Activity Centre.
Our Project Timeline
Fall 2025: Construction on the new facility starts
Winter 2026/27: River Valley Outdoor Activity Centre opens for public use
As progress develops, we’ll have more information about important milestones in our project. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the new facility!
About the Edmonton Ski Club
Since 1911, the Edmonton Ski Club, nestled in the centre of Alberta’s capital city, has been a hub for community, recreation, and togetherness. For over a century, every skier, athlete, and community event has helped lift Edmonton upward.
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We bring people of all ages and skill levels together to enjoy winter and summer activities in the heart of our city and the beauty of our river valley. We work with community organizations across Edmonton to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience the hill.
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The Indigenous Sport Council (Alberta)
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La Cite Francophone's Flying Canoe Festival
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Cloverdale Community League
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Edmonton Folk Music Festival Society
We'd love to hear your feedback: community@edmontonskiclub.com
You can contact us via email. Due to call volumes, we are unable to answer the phone at this time.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Edmonton Ski Club
9613-96 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 2B3
