Cape Breton’s premier winter vacation destination.

Ski Ben Eoin offers a range of experiences for the entire family. Whether you are new to the sport of skiing or snowboarding or a seasoned amateur, Ski Ben Eoin offers an experience for young and old alike.

Located on Route 4, Ski Ben Eoin is close to the urban centre of Sydney, making it easily accessible by air or ground transportation. Over the years, Ski Ben Eoin has evolved into a reputable and top-notch skiing and snowboard facility and has a dedicated membership that takes pride in ensuring each visitor experiences fun and adventure in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Lodge
Our lodge is located at the base of Ski Ben Eoin and offers a comfortable atmosphere for the entire family. The lodge offers a variety of amenities for the entire family which promise a safe and pleasurable day on the slopes.

The Broken Buckle is a great place to mix with friends, relaxing by the fireplace as you watch the action on the hill. We provide a full menu for our patrons and offer regular specials like our Monday Night Wings. In addition, we have socials and dances with live entertainment. Check out the event calendar for further details.

Restaurant
Our restaurant is located on the main floor of the lodge and offers something for everyone including hot soups, freshly made sandwiches and wraps, home-baked goodies, a variety of fast food as well as other tasty entrées. Don’t miss our daily specials!

Generally, our restaurant hours are the same as the hill, Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 9:30 pm , Saturday 9 am to 9 pm ,and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

Customer Service
The Customer Service Centre houses retail, rental, tickets, repairs and seasonal lockers

The Ski and Board Shop carries a wide variety of Alpine, Nordic, snowboarding, and snow shoeing equipment by Rossignol, Head Tyrolia, Bonfire, Ripcurl, Oakley, Ride Morrow, Louis Garneau, Spy, Uvex, etc. If we don’t have a product you are looking for, please ask one of our retail staff about product ordering and availability. 

Our rental/repair shop provides daily rental of skis, snowboards, boots, binding, helmets and snow shoes for the young and old alike interested in downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding or snow shoeing.

Mountain Facilities
On our Mountain side of the operations, Ski Ben Eoin provides a beginner pod serviced by a Rope Tow, a secondary pod focusing on new skiers and riders serviced by a T-bar lift and a full mountain pod serviced by a Doppelmayr Quad Chair which provides access to a mix of green, blue, and black diamond trails. Ben Eoin also features a Freestyle Terrain Park and a 1/2 pipe. Our mountain boasts 100% snowmaking and 90% lighting and complete grooming daily.

The Cross Country and Snow Shoe trails (12+ km) have been built by volunteers and maintained throughout the season by our mountain staff. Our trails are primarily 20’+ wide and provide for classic and skating styles. You can use lower mountain trails or ride up the mountain on the quad and tour the back slopes.