coronavirus crisis, public health restrictions and stay-at-home orders are taking a toll on Ontario ski venues.Before the Ontario government announced the closure of ski and snowboard hills as part of a province-wide COVID-19 lockdown Dec.
26, 2020, Mount Pakenham near Ottawa had spent about $800,000 on pre-season expenses, part of which went toward ensuring the hill accommodated the necessary pandemic safety measures.For instance, the resort pivoted so that nearly all its services could be outside — it installed outdoor ticket windows, added 22 outdoor washrooms and enhanced its outdoor barbecue.