TORONTO, ON – Patrollers descended on Nathan Phillips Square February 15 & 16 in support of as special event by Go Skiing, Go Snowboarding – an industry initiative to bring snow sports to “never-ever” Canadians.

As is often the case in Ontario, the team had to bring their own snow. Built with over 15 truck loads of snow stockpiled from local storage sites the result was a gentle slope across the front of Toronto City Hall – aka Nathan Phillips Square.

While hardly a ski “hill” by typical CSP standards, the unintimidating terrain was the ideal place for snowsport-curious Torontonians to give sliding a first try.

Organized by the Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA) and the Canadian Ski Council alpine, snowboard, sit-ski, and cross-country equipment was available free to all willing participants. In the end, this high visibility event attracted hundreds of curious onlookers, and garnered significant media attention.

Best of all, poised front and centre, the distinctive red and white of the CSP shone not only as a symbol of slope safety but more importantly, as ambassadors of the sport we love.

A big thank you to the over 15 volunteer patrollers who took time to help staff this great event!

To hear more, check out this live interview with Marion Karol, President of Central Zone:

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