Stoneham Ski Resort Review 2026
Stoneham is Quebec City's friendly, sheltered amphitheater mountain, just 30 minutes from town, and it owns the night. This compact resort wraps its runs around three connected peaks in a horseshoe that blocks the wind, and it boasts the biggest night skiing and terrain park scene in the Quebec City region. Book it if you want an easy, family friendly mountain close to one of North America's most charming cities, evening laps under the lights and a strong park. Skip it if you want big vertical, deep natural powder or a true ski village, because Stoneham is a small, cold, day focused mountain that pairs with a city break rather than standing alone as a destination.
By the Ski Resorts for Kings editorial team · Last reviewed June 2026
Mountain stats at a glance
| Base altitude | around 600 feet, roughly 185 m |
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| Top lift | around 2,000 feet, roughly 600 m |
| Vertical | roughly 1,380 feet, around 420 m |
| Skiable area | around 330 acres across three linked peaks |
| Run split | strong beginner and intermediate cruising, some advanced runs, large terrain parks |
| Lifts | around 8 lifts |
| Season | roughly late November to early April, big night skiing program |
| Nearest airport | Quebec City around 30 minutes |
| Lift ticket | around $55 to $70, with evening rates |
Photos via Google. Contributed by vineet sharma, Isabelle Felix, Zachary Poirier, Jean Francois Roberge.
Who it suits
Stoneham suits families, beginners, park riders and anyone basing a trip in Quebec City who wants easy skiing close to town. The sheltered horseshoe layout keeps the wind off and concentrates the runs in a sunny, friendly bowl, which makes it a comfortable place to learn and to keep a mixed group together. With the biggest night skiing program in the region, it is ideal for skiers who want to ride after dark, after work or after a day exploring the old town.
It also suits freestyle riders, because Stoneham invests heavily in its terrain parks and is a serious progression hill for jumps and rails. It does not suit anyone chasing big vertical, deep natural powder or a destination ski village, because the mountain is small and cold and there is only a modest base rather than a true resort town. Come for convenience, night skiing and parks alongside a Quebec City break, not for a big mountain adventure.
The skiing
The skiing wraps around three connected peaks in a horseshoe that is Stoneham's defining feature, because those ridges block the brutal Quebec wind and create a warmer, sunnier bowl than the exposed mountains nearby. The main faces are full of friendly greens and well groomed blues that suit families and improving skiers, with a few steeper black runs and some glades tucked between the peaks for stronger skiers wanting a bit more bite. The compact, contained layout means you can lap fast and never lose the group.
For the snow minded, the honest read is that this is eastern Canada, so the cold is real and the snowmaking is excellent, but natural powder days are less frequent than out west and the surface often skis firm and fast. The glades come alive after a fresh fall, and the parks are immaculate thanks to heavy grooming, but this is a groomer, family and park mountain rather than a powder destination. The standout experience here is night skiing, with one of the largest lit terrains in Canada glowing against the dark, a genuinely special way to ski.
The village
Stoneham has a small, pleasant base with a hotel, condos, rentals and a few places to eat, more of a compact resort base than a true ski town, and it works well for a slopeside night or two. The real draw, though, is Quebec City just 30 minutes away, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in North America, with its walled old town, French heritage, superb restaurants and lively winter atmosphere.
Most visitors split their time, skiing Stoneham by day or night and basing in or visiting the city for its food, culture and charm. For travelers who want a ski trip wrapped around a genuinely special city break, this pairing is hard to beat, and the short drive between the two makes it effortless.
Where to stay
You can stay slopeside at Stoneham's base for ski in ski out ease and quick access to the night skiing, or base in Quebec City and drive out for the day, which gives you the city's restaurants, hotels and old town charm. Slopeside suits families who want zero hassle and evening laps, while the city suits anyone who wants a richer trip with dining and culture. A car is useful for moving between the two and for visiting nearby Mont Sainte Anne.
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Lift pass prices and how to save
Lift tickets at Stoneham run roughly $55 to $70 a day, friendly by North American standards, with cheaper evening and night skiing rates that make after dark laps good value. Buying online ahead of time and choosing midweek or evening sessions keeps the cost down, and combined tickets with nearby Mont Sainte Anne let you ski two mountains on one trip. Multi day and family packages are worth comparing if you stay slopeside.
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Lessons and ski hire
Stoneham runs a busy, well organized ski and snowboard school that is popular with Quebec City families and first timers, with dedicated beginner areas, strong children's programs and excellent freestyle coaching given the resort's park focus. The sheltered, gentle lower slopes make a comfortable place to learn, and the night skiing means lessons can run into the evening. Rental and demo gear is easy to sort at the base.
Arrange lessons through our lessons partner and skis, boards and gear through our ski hire partner. If your children are new to the snow, our guide to the best age to take kids skiing is a useful read.
Getting there
Stoneham is one of the most convenient mountains in eastern Canada, around 30 minutes from Quebec City and its international airport, which makes both day trips and short breaks easy. Most visitors fly into Quebec City or drive from Montreal, around 3 hours away, and the short hop from the city to the mountain is straightforward. Winter roads call for winter tires, which are required by law in the province, and a little care in storms.
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When to go
January and February are the heart of the season, with the coldest temperatures, the most reliable snow surface and the parks and night skiing at their best, though they are also the chilliest, so dress for serious cold. The Quebec Winter Carnival in early February makes a memorable time to pair skiing with the city's famous festivities. March brings longer, slightly milder days and pleasant spring cruising that suits families, but the season ends earlier than out west, so plan a late trip with care.
The honest bottom line
Stoneham is Quebec City's sheltered, family friendly mountain with the biggest night skiing and parks in the region, 30 minutes from one of North America's most charming cities. Book it if you want easy, convenient skiing, evening laps under the lights and a great park, all wrapped around a special Quebec City break. Skip it if you need big vertical, deep natural powder or a destination ski village, because this is a small, cold, day focused mountain rather than a standalone resort. For families and city break skiers, the Stoneham and Quebec City combination is one of the most enjoyable short trips in the East.
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Nearby alternatives
For the biggest mountain near Quebec City, with more vertical and a combined ticket option, Mont Sainte Anne is the natural pairing just up the road. For a dramatic mountain that plunges toward the Saint Lawrence with huge vertical, Le Massif is a spectacular day out nearby. For the marquee destination resort in eastern Canada with a true village, Tremblant is the headline name further west.
Common questions
How far is Stoneham from Quebec City?
Just 30 minutes. Stoneham sits about half an hour from downtown Quebec City and its airport, which makes it one of the most convenient mountains in eastern Canada for both day trips and short breaks paired with the city.
Does Stoneham have night skiing?
Yes, and it is the resort's signature. Stoneham has one of the largest night skiing programs in Canada, with a big lit terrain that lets you ski into the evening, plus discounted evening rates. The sheltered bowl glowing under the lights is a special experience.
Is Stoneham good for families and beginners?
Very much so. The sheltered horseshoe layout blocks the wind, the lower slopes are gentle and well groomed, and the ski school has strong beginner and children's programs. Combined with night skiing and easy city access, it is an excellent family mountain.
How is the snow at Stoneham?
Cold and reliable but rarely deep. Eastern Canada gets serious cold and Stoneham has excellent snowmaking, so the surface is dependable, but natural powder days are less frequent than out west and the snow often skis firm and fast. It is a groomer and park mountain rather than a powder destination.
Is Stoneham good for terrain parks?
Yes, parks are a real strength. Stoneham invests heavily in its terrain parks and is one of the top freestyle progression hills in the region, with jumps and rails for every level kept in immaculate shape by heavy grooming.
Can you ski Stoneham and Mont Sainte Anne together?
Yes. The two mountains are close to each other near Quebec City and offer combined ticket options, so you can ski both on one trip. Stoneham brings the night skiing and sheltered family terrain, while Mont Sainte Anne adds more vertical and bigger runs.
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