Fri, Jan 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
We’re heading north this February for an unforgettable long-weekend winter getaway! ❄️⛷️ Heading to Mattawa & Antoine Mountain Ski Resort
Join a friendly, adventurous WOOT group for skiing, snowshoeing, winter hikes, exploring a charming riverside town, and cozy evenings at a fully equipped cottage.
This trip blends outdoor adventure, winter magic, and a fun, social atmosphere — all levels welcome! 🌟
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Cost: 💲160 per person, includes accommodation and fully organized trip itinerary — OR $155 early RSVP price if you RSVP before Dec. 12
Spots: 🔢 14 only
Pets: 🚫🐾 Unfortunately no pets allowed
## 💵 Additional Costs
(Not included in the $155–$160 accommodation price)
Gas contribution calculated at end of trip
Food for the weekend🍽️ and optional meals in town
Ski passes, rentals, lessons 🎿
Any extra activities or parking fees
Important:
✔️ Must be able to leave Toronto no later than by 5pm Friday
✔️ Must have Monday off work
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📍 Location
We’re travelling about 4 hours northeast of Toronto to Mattawa, a scenic town where the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers meet — known as The Meeting of Two Rivers. 🌊🌊
Nearby is Antoine Mountain Ski Resort for those interested in downhill skiing or snowboarding featuring:
🎿 630 ft vertical
⛷️ The longest ski run in Ontario
🧑🏫 Lessons available for beginners
🏔️ Perfect for ALL experience levels
Lots of other activity options (and lessons available) including: Winter hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country, skating, tubing, and visiting the town.
🏡 Accommodation
We’ll be staying in a warm, inviting winter cottage with everything you need for a fun and comfortable getaway.
Amenities include:
🔥 Central heating🛁 Hot tub 🚿 3 bathrooms
🎱 Pool table⚽ Foosball🏓 Ping pong🕹️ Arcade games
📺 Apple TV & Wifi
A perfect space for Après-ski hangouts, group dinners, and relaxing nights in.
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🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
💤 Every participant will have their own bed.
👥 Expect to share a room with up to 2 people of the same gender.
Private rooms are:
❤️ Reserved for couples
⏳ Or available on a first-come-first-served basis
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This trip is designed for ALL levels of Winter lovers or wannabe Winter lovers!
## 🚗 Carpool Information
We’ll depart Friday after work by 5pm latest from multiple carpool locations around Toronto.
Passengers may need to travel up to 1 hour to meet their driver.
Drivers can expect to pick a central location for carpool so passengers don't have to commute too far and are fully reimbursed for gas at the end of the trip.
Rebecca will coordinate:
Carpool groups, Pickup locations, Departure times
## 📝 RSVP Information (Important!)
All participants remain on the waitlist until:
💰 Payment is received
📱 Your phone number is provided to organizer
To move to the GOING list, you must answer both RSVP questions:
1️⃣ What is your cell number? (Private — organizer sees this only)
2️⃣ Transportation preference:
A. Passenger 🚘
B. Driver (my own car) for x passengers 🚗
C. Prefer passenger, but can drive x if needed
D. Driver but meeting at location - preference given to drivers who can take passengers.
⚠️ Prompt replies are required — unresponsive RSVPs risk being moved further down that rsvp list and not getting a spot.
## 🔥 WOOT Score 🌲 Outdoors: 5 🏔️ Adventure: 5 🎉 Fun: 5 ✨ Overall WOOT Score: 5++
(Only the best, most awesome WOOT trips get posted!)
Hope you can join us!
Rebecca (rphinn)