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Skiing, golfing,
adventure…
Everything is here,
in your backyard!
Southern Ontario’s Four Season Lifestyle.
HORSESHOE
ALL YOURS,
ALL YEAR ROUND…
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What’s Inside…
3 our location
4 history
5 horseshoe ski trails
6 copeland house
12 the resort at a glance
14 four seasons splendour
16 year-round playground
18 swim, pamper & play
22 something for everyone at horseshoe
24 the sky is the limit
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our location
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CLOSE
COUNTS
You’re just 60 minutes away from four seasons of play at Horseshoe
Resort! Horseshoe is so much closer to the GTA than any other resort
in Ontario. You’ll find that the short drive to Horseshoe takes half the
time of a trip out to Collingwood, or up to the Kawarthas, and almost
a third of the time you would spend driving to Muskoka. Just think…
in 60 minutes – less time than the average Toronto commute - you
can be a world away from the cares of the city in Ontario’s favourite
vacation destination! So make it Horseshoe, because close counts!
Artist’s Concept
Bring it on Home!
In the spirit of calling Horseshoe home, Copeland House offers you the
unsurpassed opportunity to give your active lifestyle a destination that’s
yours, and your family’s, forever!
Travel times vary and are estimated/approximate.
history
horseshoe ski trails
history in the making
Carriage Ridge
The Horseshoe Resort and Village
The story begins with extraordinary topography. Imagine a series of hills arranged in the form of a horseshoe, surrounding a pristine, forested valley.
While some might see a beautiful landscape created by the slip and slide of nature, others, like Bill Lahuaru, a home-builder from Toronto, envision a
perfect ski resort just one hour from Toronto. So it was in 1962, when the dream of Horseshoe Ski Resort was born.
Horseshoe may have had a modest start – 5
slopes, a T-bar and a chalet – but thanks to its
proximity to Toronto, it soon became one of the
most popular ski destinations in Ontario’s
cottage country. With its natural beauty, great
skiing and easy access, the resort was a win-win
right from the start. Still, as any snow bunny
knows, a great winter wonderland offers more
than downhill, and in 1964, the first 10 km of
cross country trails were established in the
arboreal lushness of the adjacent Copeland
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COPELAND HOUSE.
THE NEW VILLAGE
BEGINS TO
TAKE SHAPE
Building on the opening of the
Adventure Park in summer
2010, Horseshoe completes its
first whole-ownership
condominium, Copeland
House.
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SKYLINE
INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
ACQUIRES
HORSESHOE
RESORT
Skyline International
Development buys
Horseshoe Resort with
the vision of creating a
four seasons
masterplanned
recreational community.
a ski club has become Skyline’s next diamond in
their chain of prestigious cottage country resorts
that also includes Deerhurst and Port McNicoll.
In keeping with Blutrich’s ambitions for the new
Horseshoe Village, revamping and re-energizing
is in the air. Expansion looms for this gorgeous
680-acre site! While Alpine and Nordic skiing,
along with golfing on its two award-winning
courses remain key pulls, recently added
activities such as the Adventure Park and the
Shizen Spa, have widened the year-round
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Snow Tubing
GET YOUR KICKS AT HORSESHOE!
Situated in a natural snow belt area and surrounded by miles of beautiful forest, Horseshoe Resort prides itself on great snow making
and even better conditions. Enjoy the magic of winter on one of our 29 Alpine runs or on our 67.5 kilometers of groomed Nordic Trails.
lifts
Forest. Throughout the 70’s, interest in skiing
grew and the idea of evolving Horseshoe into
a first-class “year-round” resort took root. With
guests arriving throughout the year and looking
for recreational diversions, new facilities had to be
considered. When a swimming pool and various
other indoor activities opened, Horseshoe’s year
round four season life was launched!
The story however, didn’t stop there. Bought
by Gil Blutrich of Skyline International
Development in 2008, Bill Lohuaru’s dream of
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ONTARIO’S 1ST
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Horseshoe’s new
state-of-the-art ski
lift helps skiers get
up the hill faster.
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HORSESHOE
BEGINS TO
EXPAND
With the purchase of
the neighbouring
Medonte Mountain
ski area, Horseshoe
expands and adds more
slopes and land mass.
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family-oriented scope of the resort. And the
vision is still growing. With the retail expansion
of Horseshoe Village, newly renovated Inn
rooms, and the launch of its first condominium,
lodge-style Copeland House, the resort moves
into a new era – one destined to add a fresh,
exciting chapter to the Horseshoe story.
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THE VALLEY
COURSE AT
HORSESHOE
RESORT
Construction begins
on Horseshoe’s first
golf course – the
award-winning Valley
Course.
1985
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HORSESHOE
SKI CLUB WAS
FOUNDED
Bill Lohuaru buys land
at Horseshoe Valley
and with hard work
creates a ski resort for
Southern Ontarians.
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Mountain Dew Terrain Park
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1987
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THE HIGHLANDS AT
HORSESHOE RESORT
Work on the Highlands Golf
Course starts. Rated one of
the top 50 courses in Canada,
Highlands Course opened
in 1991.
THE INN AT
HORSESHOE
IS BUILT
The welcoming Inn helps
turn Horseshoe from a day
trip excursion into a true
vacation destination.
1962
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3rd Line
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Yamaha Riding Adventures
Entrance on 3rd Line
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C1 Pinto Chair
C3 The Quad
C4 The Valley Chair
C5 High Five Chair
C6 Ridge Run Chair
C7 Kimble’s Carpet
C8 Carpet Lift (Korral Express)
Slow Skiing &
Snowboarding
Terrain Park
(Terrain Park Pass Required)
trails
1 Pinto
2 Roundup
3 Rodeo
4 Horsefly Hop 5 The Bull Pen
6 Steeplechase
7 The Mare
8 Race Hill
9 Pony Tail
Expert
More Difficult
Difficult
10 Easy Rider
11 Tucherfor
12 Saddleback
13 Donkey Serenade
14 Stallion Slide
15 Duster
16 Nightmare Ride
17 Stampede
18 The Wave
19 Horsefeathers
Easy
Terrain
Lift
Night Skiing
20 Rocking Horse
21 Gallop
22 Canter
23 Mule Train
24 Shaggy Mane
25 Bushwacker
26 Bronco
27 Bridal Path
28 Glade Run
29 The Zipper
First Aid
Washrooms
Lost Children
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YOUR HOME
AT HORSESHOE
Horseshoe’s evolution from a destination
resort to a place to call home is being realized
through our slope-side condominium
called Copeland House.
Copeland House is your home at
Horseshoe. Where else would a skiing/
golfing/adventure/nature-loving person
like you want to live your resort-style life?
You want every day to be rich and rewarding,
12 months a year. These whole-ownership
condominiums will appeal to anyone who
has ever swung a golf club at one of the
country’s top golf courses, taken the kids
trekking through the woods on a quiet
Sunday morning, celebrated a family
birthday with a thrills-and-spills day in the
Adventure Park or dreamed of relaxing on
their own balcony overlooking one of
Ontario’s most well-loved ski resorts.
ARCHITECTURE AND AMBIENCE
THAT BRING THE RESORT LIFE HOME
Artist’s Concept
Copeland House is situated near the base
of the slope in the heart of the new Horseshoe
Resort and Village. Comprised of a
masterfully designed buildings with 58
suites in each and welcoming shops and
restaurants on the ground level, their
architecture evokes the traditional form
and appeal of an old Ontario town. The
charm is obvious and beautifully authentic.
There’s the picture-book romance of a
mountain background, tiered sloped
gables, architectural details like handrails,
cornices (and more), honed from wood
with stonework. The colours are inspired
by Horseshoe’s natural environment,
with oversized picture windows and
arched entrances to the balcony, all
crowned by a traditional cupola with a
clock tower. These are buildings that cater to
the modern sensibilities of Canadian
destination-seekers. From the moment you
start to unpack your family’s gear, you’ll
appreciate your perfect home in Copeland
House.
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The Alpine Living Room
The Alpine Bedroom
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INTERIORS DESTINED TO
ACCOMMODATE FAMILIES
AND FRIENDS
Streamlined and
stylish, Copeland
House interior
finishes combine
comfort, beauty – and
all the right details.
Whether you choose a view of the valley or
mountain, your whole-ownership home at
Copeland House will provide year-round fun
and comfort for all. Make your investment
work for you by joining Horseshoe’s Rental
Program, and you can purchase the professionally inspired furniture.
Furnish and decorate your home to suit
your personal taste, or opt for the Rental
Program’s furniture package - either way, our
suites are designed for families and friends. All
suites come with balconies and fireplaces. Our
ground-floor suites even come with a private
garden patio just waiting for your BBQ.
Family-sized living spaces are well served by
the option of a complete furniture/home
décor package that recognizes the need for
double-duty design – like pull-out sofas,
efficient suite layouts and comfortable spaces.
Every single comfort you or your guest could
need is here waiting for you. With a healthy
outdoor life come healthy appetites, and the
fully equipped kitchens are sure to be the focal
point of many enjoyable evenings. The
features you will enjoy: granite countertops,
stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and a
spacious nook for those high-energy morning
meals. The bathrooms – most suites have
more than one – include the same design attributes as the kitchen: from the ceramic floors
to the smooth modern hardware, to the smart
cabinetry - all of your needs are met.
After spending the day on the slopes, the
family room is irresistible. In the winter, the
cosy hearth springs into action at the press of
a button. You could choose to mount a TV
above the fireplace, surf the web via wi-fi, and
of course there’s a storage room for those
board games you’re sure to be playing. In the
spring and summer, slide open the doors to
the balcony, let the fresh mountain air in, and
start planning those al fresco family meals!
Next to the living room’s invitingly
comfortable sofas and chairs, you’ll enjoy the
luxury of your Copeland House bedrooms.
Your view may look out over the slopes (you
can see the day’s conditions before you get out
of bed, or soak in the starry splendour of the
night sky) – and it’s guaranteed you’ll love the
oversized windows and the plush bedroom
carpet under your feet. For your thermal layers
and down jackets, there’s ample closet space.
And, in most cases, you even have your own
private ensuite.
As you see, Copeland House is move-in
ready for you!
VILLAGE LIFE
When you’re at home at Copeland House,
you’re at home in the new Horseshoe Resort
and Village. Building on Skyline International
Development’s vision of creating world-class
destination communities, this village life has
been designed with everything you need.
From heritage lantern-style street lighting, to
the arcades that link Copeland House with
shops and restaurants, to the pleasant courts,
terraces and walkways, the Village is a place
designed for your lifestyle, featuring all the
retail and hospitality spaces to make your life
easy. Imagine the convenience of just popping
outside to grab a quick-and-healthy bite at the
Crazy Horse restaurant or heading over to Inn
Steak House for an elegant dinner, picking up
the ingredients at the general store for that
après-ski chili fest you’re planning, or heading
over to the Fitness Centre for a quick
workout. At Horseshoe Resort, you can. Or,
what about browsing for new skis, or a bike?
You can do that too! A new kind of community
built around your exciting lifestyle, Horseshoe
brings residential and retail, hospitality and
home, and family and friends together.
Residents will feel more pampered in the
Village than they do in the city. Of course,
there are also all the amenities and facilities
The Highlands Bath
Artist’s Concept
Copeland House
Immaculately designed to blend form and function with the kind of
details that add overall warmth and ambience, our ensuite bathrooms are
as welcoming as that après-ski shower.
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Fully equipped
kitchens ready for lots
of enjoyable evenings
in your resort home
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that you’ve always come to Horseshoe for.
Don’t forget that with Copeland House, you’ll
get full access to Horseshoe Resort. And, of
course, no more day trips!
AN INVESTMENT IN FAMILY FUN
As an owner in Copeland House, you
continue a tradition that has long been one of
Canada’s best: a place in cottage country that
you can pass down to future generations.
This legacy element is all important to
The Greens Great Room
Artist’s Concept
Skyline. “We see the benefits in families that
have bonded on the slopes, in the health,
vitality and enthusiasm for the life of our
residents, and communities of friends who
have found each other on the golf course,”
says Gil Blutrich, President of Skyline. It’s an
investment made easier because whole
ownership at Copeland House is made much
more affordable without the upkeep and
maintenance of a cottage. All you need to do is
keep skiing, golfing, playing, and having all the
fun and adventure you want at Horseshoe.
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the resort at a glance
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Cross Country
Trails Through
The Copeland Forest
pick your
adventure
Hwy 400
Hwy 400
Horseshoe Valley Road
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Real Estate Presentation Centre
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The Heights of Horseshoe
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Administration
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Ellesmere Chapel
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The Inn: Inn Steak House, Shizen Spa, Fitness Room,
Squash Court, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub,
Conference Rooms, Fireside Lounge, Stargazer Arcade
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The Valley
Golf Course
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The Valley
Golf Course
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Meeting Place
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Yamaha Riding
Adventures
Entrance on
3rd Line
Tack Shop/Tubing Tickets
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Zip Line Landing
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Euro Line Bungee
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Climbing Tower
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Gazebo
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Children’s Play Area
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Red Horse Maze
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Kids Korral
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Horseshoe Centre
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The Slopeside Condos
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Crazy Horse Restaurant
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Cookhouse Cafeteria (winter only)
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Alpine Room
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Guest Services: Lift Tickets, Lost & Found, Locker Rentals
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Shoe Brew Café
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Fairway Room
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Tee to Ski Retail Shop & Rental Shop
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The Valley Golf Course Green Fees
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Ridgetop Minigolf
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Winter Tubing
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Treetop Trekking
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Segway Tours
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Crazy Horse Parking Only
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Skating
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The Highlands
Golf Course
Entrance on
3rd Line
The Valley
Golf Course
First Aid
Washrooms
Lost Children
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Living at Copeland House,
everything is just steps away.
With more than 52 activities
next to your home, you’ll
never get bored! Tee off at
either of our two courses.
Trek or ride through the
forest. Be home in minutes!
Check out the location of all
the amenities, with Copeland
House at the heart of it all!
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four seasons splendor
winter
summer
The first snow, a flurry of activity. Skis come out.
Cross-country and downhill.
On the slopes and through the acres
of winter-quiet Copeland Forest trails,
first tracks are made.
For those who want more snow-on-the-go,
snowshoes and winter tubing are endless fun for the whole family!
The valley lush and green...
For every age an activity beckons.
Our golf courses buzz with activity.
Ride, bike, hike, swim.
Lose yourself in the maze or on the mini putt greens!
The Adventure Park,
a natural playground for the young and old.
Could life anywhere be more fun?
spring
fall
Winter is over! Spring into action and get back outside.
Skis retire. Golf clubs out!
Refresh, re-energize and restore in the spa.
Explore all the activities and adventures Horseshoe offers.
Hummer tours, Segway tours, treetop trekking!
The air is fresh, warm, full of promise.
The great outdoors is waking up!
Copeland Forest turns.
A fiery vision of copper, gold, and crimson emerges.
Immerse yourself in its glory.
Plan a hike and inhale the earthy scents of fall.
Ride a bike and wind your way through the countless trails.
Or zip over the top of it all!
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PLAYGROUND
resort activities
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With Horseshoe Resort’s four seasons playground,
there’s every opportunity for the family to get off
the sofa and get active. Choose your pace, your
adventure, your thrill and get outside anytime
you want to!
Ridgetop Mini Golf
Sand, water traps and even some rough can
be found on our 18-hole Ridgetop Mini Golf
course! Dare we say the views are great?
Hummer Tours
Let someone else do the driving while you
bask in the Hummer’s capabilities as it winds
its way through Horseshoe’s more rugged terrain safari-style!
Ride the chairlift to the top of the valley and
soar 2,075 feet down through the air at speeds
of up to 45 km an hour. Enjoy the amazing
views and the thrilling fun all year round.
Climbing Wall
Scale the heights from novice to expert! Our
32-foot tall natural stone climbing wall has a
self-belaying system so that you can climb at
your own pace!
Euro Bungy
Strap in and take the leap! Bungee Trampoline’s thrill-a-minute popularity is on the up –
even as you flip on the way down!
Alpine Skiing
Our 26 alpine runs are a magnet for skiers of
every level. Ski in the light of day or enjoy our
night skiing. The conditions are perfect!
Snowboarding
Freestyle on Horseshoe’s state-of-the-art
Terrain Park or take on any of the Alpine runs.
Day or night, they’re ready to go when you
are.
Skateboarding
Test your skills! The Skate Park includes
ledges, rails, ramps, hips and many pads.
BMX bikers and rollerbladers are also
welcome!
Here are just a few of the 52+ activities to get
your adrenaline pumping.
Mountain Biking
With five trails from beginner to advanced, just
take the lift to the top, kick off and ride! Don’t
forget your helmet.
Kids Korral
The Kids Korral keeps children up to
age 14 entertained and active all day long,
all year round. Inspired programming plus
Horseshoe’s thrills = FUN!
Korral Summer Camp
With swimming, wall climbing, mini golf and
more, this is where your kids will develop
skills and get a taste for adventure!
Korral Summer Camp
Segway Tours
A different kind of adventure! With a guided
tour, ride a Segway and discover the thrills of
seeing the “off road” side of Horseshoe Resort.
happy trails
Tree to the right. Bunker to the left. The charm
of the woodlands meets the excitement of a
top-level golf course.
Zip Flyer
No ski skills needed! The Tube Park features
five chutes and a magic carpet for an equally
fast ascent! Go solo or with friends and family!
need for speed
Valley Golf Course
Monkey around in our treetops! The network
of bridges, zip lines, Tarzan ropes, climbing
nets, footbridges and swings turns the forest
into a jungle gym!
don’t look down
playing the field
Swing for the greens. Voted one of the top
courses in the province, this legendary golf
course uses the ridge’s natural landscape to
provide the challenges.
Winter Tubing
roll & discover
Treetop Trekking
kidding around
Highlands Golf Course
Snowmobiling
For fierce, fast fun, venture out on the trails on
one of the Yamaha snowmobiles. Instruction
and all gear available.
Yamaha Adventures
Nordic Skiing
Come along for the ride! The guided Yamaha
tours take you through the valleys, snow
peaks, grassy meadows, and mud and gravel
pits of rugged Copeland Forest.
Explore our 40 km of cross-country paradise
and see Horseshoe from a whole new
perspective.
Red Horse Maze
Horseback Riding
Kids and adults sharpen their navigation skills
while competing for the fastest time out of the
maze! A-MAZE-ing fun!
Experience a relaxing and scenic guided walk
and trot through one of the loveliest forests
in Ontario.
Swim,
Pamper &
Play.
resort amenities
the restaurants
Working up an appetite…
CHEF DYLAN TULLOCH
CRAZY HORSE BAR & GRILL
COOKHOUSE CAFETERIA
Defining Horseshoe’s fine dining experience
is Executive Chef Dylan Tulloch. Born and
raised in Barrie, Dylan graduated from the
Niagara College culinary program in 1997.
Gaining in-depth knowledge of seasonal
and locally grown food at Whistler’s worldrenowned Araxi restaurant was just the
beginning of his culinary adventure.
Arriving at Horseshoe in 2005, Dylan was
made Executive Chef in 2007. Under his
direction, the joys of local, fresh and organically
grown foods all come to fruition in the exquisite
cuisine available at Silks Dining Lounge.
Food for the whole family! Overlooking
the ski hills, Crazy Horse Saloon &
Restaurant is casual dining with a fun twist,
including pool tables and chairlift seating!
The menu offers a wide array of options
designed to please every palete. From popular
pub classics to healthy choices and
a great kids menu. Crazy Horse even has
nightly specials, such as all-you-can-eat pasta,
that bring in the crowds! Entertainment
includes live music, pool and seven televisions
so you can watch your favorite sports.
This Alpine-style cafeteria opens during
the winter months when spicy chili, soup,
sandwiches and all-you-can-eat pasta are the
perfect recipe to keep you going!
INN STEAKHOUSE
The Horseshoe lifestyle doesn’t stop on the 18th hole
or at the bottom of the hill. Why not go for a spa
pampering? Then finish your day with a romantic
wine-and-dine at Silks Dining Lounge.
At Silks you will be captivated by the
fantastic views of the sun setting over the
Copeland Forest. The outdoor scenery
coupled with the culinary delights create a
first-class dining experience. Intimate and
dedicated to Fine Dining, the carefully curated
seasonal menus ensure fresh flavours, while
Executive Chef Dylan Tulloch’s innovative
pairings allow you to explore taste sensations
sure to excite the palette.
THE LAST YARD
Located in the Highlands Clubhouse and
overlooking the 10-acre driving range, this
café and restaurant offers a quick bite on and
off the course. The offerings include “greens”,
of course, with mouth-watering salads, delicious
soups, exceptionally juicy, tastily dressed burgers,
and handcrafted sandwiches that will leave
you satisfied.
SHOE BREW CAFÉ
Fancy some Chai? Longing for a latte?
Head to The Shoe Brew Café located in the
main Chalet, at the base of the hill. Open
during the winter months. The flavoured
lattes are wonderful, so indulge. There’s even
a Nordic Naughty coffee with Kahlua,
Baileys and whipped cream that’s guaranteed
to please.
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THE INN AT HORSESHOE
When you live at Copeland House, all
the amenities of the resort will be available to
you including the facilities of the Inn. You will
love your time here. Have a swim, relax at the
spa and enjoy the many other treats that add
pleasure to your resort lifestyle.
CONCIERGE
Dinner or golf reservations required? No
need to do it yourself! The Inn has its own
concierge services for its guests, and as a
resident of Copeland House, the benefits are
yours to enjoy. From an arrival that’s
celebrated with fresh flowers, to a fridge
that’s stocked with essentials, to booking
any activity, the concierge will see that your
Horseshoe lifestyle runs as smoothly as that
freshly groomed slope. Don’t hesitate to
take advantage!
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resort amenities
inn & spa
adventure
Soothe your body & soul…
Embrace the spirit…
INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE
Another ownership benefit is that the Inn
hosts an extensive indoor recreation centre,
the jewel of which includes the indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, hot tub and sauna.
The facilities provide the ability to maintain
your exercise regimes or help you start new
ones. With a squash court, there are all the
calorie-burning options you desire!
SHIZEN SPA & SALON
The word Shizen means “nature” in
Japanese, and for the spa-inclined, it makes
perfect sense that Horseshoe’s spa is nestled in
nature, and with its botanical treatments, is
philosophically at one with nature. A five-star
spa with a calm, unhurried ambience, this is
the place to relax after a day when muscles
have been stretched and some pampering is
needed. Best of all, this luxury starts just steps
from your front door. De-stressing, toning,
unwinding, energizing… the massage and
treatment offerings are vast – and just what
you need. After a day on the slopes, what
better than a hot stone massage to improve
circulation and calm the nervous system?
Muscles feeling tight? Undo the knots with a
Swedish massage! Skin detoxing, moisturizing,
and nourishing wraps and scrubs are also
available. There’s a full range of salon services
too, including a full-service cut and colour
hairstyling and an indulgent 75-minute
Shizen Signature pedicure.
TWO GOLF COURSES
Horseshoe’s Adventure Park is an adrenaline
rush all by itself. Fly high with our 2,075-foot
Zip Flyer, test your Spiderman ability on the
Climbing and Bouldering Walls, get lost – and
find your
way – in the Red Horse Maze. See what life is
like on the way down with the Euro Bungy.
And don’t forget to polish your game on our
mini golf course.
From pro play to perfecting that putt, our
two golf courses are award-winning! With
breathtaking views over the valley, Horseshoe’s
Highlands Course is where you put all those
golf lessons into action. Rated one of the top
courses in the province, this is where the
enthusiasts love to play. Down below, the
Valley Course is one of Canada’s premier
courses. Here woodland splendor and a
challenging forest setting go hand in hand.
SKI HILL AND NORDIC TRAILS
What makes winter wonderful? Skiing!
With 40 km of double-track Nordic trails,
Horseshoe is unbeatable. Or how about the
legendary 29 Alpine ski and snowboard runs?
With night skiing and boarding, and a season
that lasts into spring, winter is your ticket to
non-stop fun! For those who want to go off
track, there’s also snowshoeing, snowmobiling,
dog sledding, and more.
FRESH AIR FUN!
When you’re not skiing, there are so many
other outdoor options. Hummer, ATV and
Segway tours, walking, swimming, hiking,
biking, horseback riding, and the dare-you
challenges of our treetop trekking park! For kids,
there’s the organized fun and learning of the
Kids Korral camp! From beautiful putts to the
excitement of zipping along up high, Horseshoe Resort offers something for everyone!
THE ADVENTURE PARK
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THERE’S
SOMETHING
FOR
EVERYONE
AT
HORSESHOE
Family Fun
When indoor and outdoor pursuits
mesh with the community buzz of
the Village and a natural environment that’s first class, everyone has
a lifestyle they love. Life at Horseshoe? It’s whatever you make it!
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The warm, intimate elegance of the
Eight Wine Bar at the Cosmopolitan Hotel
Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto is
a refuge of intimacy and quiet
sophistication.
The historic grandeur of
Toronto’s King Edward Hotel.
Chic, calm and collected:
Toronto’s Pantages Hotel
A pool of tranquility in the midst of
Toronto’s buzz: the Cosmopolitan Hotel
The picturesque lakeside community
of Port McNicoll.
the
sky
limit
The Hyatt Regancy Hotel:
A Cleveland Landmark
is the
Gil Blutrich’s vision for four season resort
living: How Skyline is breathing new life into
Ontario’s most iconic resort destinations.
When it comes to winning development
premier, Gil Blutrich has proven himself a
worthy player in the Canadian commercial
property industry. A determined visionary,
he’s also demonstrated an aptitude for seeing
opportunities where others don’t.
After founding Skyline International
Development Inc. in 1998 with the intention
of building his company into one of Canada’s
leading property development firms, the
entrepreneur made good on his promise,
quickly acquiring prime Toronto properties
such as the Pantages Hotel. But Blutrich had a far
more ambitious goal – he was determined to add
several rustic jewels to his increasingly dazzling
property crown. The entrepreneur realized that
several existing or potential Ontario resort
properties, run by small, non-branded
operators, were in some degree of financial
stress. Lacking the economies of scale and
managerial prowess to maximize efficiencies,
the firms were losing money. Enter Blutrich
and Skyline, who were able to pick up these
amenity-equipped properties over several years
for far less than replacement value.
Skyline’s recent property-acquisition efforts
are part of the company’s carefully planned
post-recession strategy, setting them apart
from other players in the highly competitive
commercial property industry. A focus on
acquiring historic properties, renovating their
existing hotels and residential units, and
then expanding their residential and retail
footprint with an emphasis on turning them
into lifestyle communities, has transformed
Skyline into one of Canada’s hottest developers
in little more than a decade.
The company acquired its first resortworthy property, the stunning 825-acre
Port McNicoll near Midland, Ont., in 2007.
With a pristine deep-water harbour and huge
potential for redevelopment, Skyline quickly
put its transformative plans in motion, selling
49 lots in phase one of Port McNicoll’s
re-imagining as a destination community
for nature-craving Torontonians. Next
in the development pipeline: more than
100 townhomes for sale just steps from the
largest private port in the province, as well
as 90 additional waterfront homes – with
1,600 homes planned in total.
In 2008, Skyline acquired the majestic,
680-acre Horseshoe Resort for $36 million.
The company’s redevelopment vision was
highly ambitious. Skyline immediately set
out to construct 116 new condo suites atop
a floor of retail in what will become the
new Horseshoe Resort and Village. The firm
also acquired Horseshoe’s 102-room hotel
– which it is currently renovating – and is
rebranding its wellness centre as one of
Skyline’s world-renowned Shizen Spas.
The company also invested $3 million to
construct a family-friendly Adventure Park
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rental program
One of Skyline’s latest acquisitions:
Muskoka’s world-famous Deerhurst Resort
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THE
INS &of the
OUTS
RENTAL
PROGRAM
What is the ownership structure of Copeland House?
Copeland House is a whole-ownership condominium
comprised of 67 suites within one building located in the
heart of Horseshoe Resort, with views over the mountain
and valley.
Is participating in the Rental Program mandatory?
No, you do not have to participate in the Rental Program.
It’s your choice! If you want to offset the costs of your resort
home, you can join Horseshoe’s Rental Program. When
you are not in residence, you will receive a share of room
revenue, which contributes to your cost of ownership. The
experienced Horseshoe management team will maintain
your suite at the highest of levels. Horseshoe gives you the
best of both worlds with whole ownership and the option
of a fully managed Rental Program.
Our golf courses are renowned for their natural
beauty – and the challenges they present
If I put my home in the rental program, how much
personal use do I have? How far in advance can I
secure my reservations?
You may use your suite with our flexible program as much
as you want to. Once a year, you will submit calendars for
the dates you want to be in the Rental Program and the
dates you want to enjoy personally. Plus, if the unit is not
rented, you may use it as long as you contact the reservation
team, they can check on short notice.
Unwind in the calm serenity of any one of our
Shizen Spas
Historic Cleveland Arcade
complete with one of Canada’s most elaborate
mini-golf courses, the country’s only fully
operational OGO park, zip line, rock
climbing and summer-time tubing.
Last year, Blutrich and Skyline completed
the purchase of the 760-acre Deerhurst Resort
in Ontario’s pristine Muskoka region. The
property, which was host to the G8 Summit
and world leaders such as U.S. President
Barack Obama, was acquired for $26 million. Construction is underway on 120 condos and
39 fully-serviced cottage residences. Deerhurst
Resort is once again poised to become one of
Canada’s most dynamic destinations.
To realize its vision of developing a four
seasons lifestyle approach, Skyline recently
introduced an exciting new concept: SkyLife
Club, a membership program (for purchase),
which provides members and their immediate
families unlimited access to activities such as
golf and skiing; deep discounts on spa services
and rooms at the various properties.
As Blutrich puts it, growing Skyline’s
portfolio is part of his grand ambition to
transform the Canadian commercial property
scene. In 2010, Skyline acquired Toronto’s
iconic Le Meridien King Edward Hotel,
purchased as part of an investor group, with
three floors being re-purposed as $28 million
worth of condominiums.
Most recently, Skyline International
Developments has acquired the historic
Cleveland Arcade and Hyatt Regency
Cleveland. This landmark building features
the oldest indoor shopping mall in the U.S.
and includes restaurants, shops, and the
10-year-old, 293-room Hyatt Regency Hotel.
“My passion is to continually take this
company to the next level,” says Blutrich.
“We’re definitely on that path. But once we
reach our next goal, I’ll be pushing for us to
reach even higher.”
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What services does the rental manager provide?
How is rental revenue distributed?
The rental manager will work as hard as possible to rent out
your resort home on a regular basis as part of Horseshoe
Resort. As the owner, you will receive 50% of all adjusted
revenues generated from your suite. Adjusted revenue takes
into account the costs the rental manager has incurred to
secure the reservations.
Do I need to purchase your furniture package to be
in the Rental Program?
Yes, you will need to purchase our designer furniture
package to be in the Rental Program.
Can I sell my resort home?
You may sell your resort home at any time after you have
closed, in accordance with the terms of the agreement of
purchase and sale.
Can I rent my resort home on my own?
You can rent the suite out on your own for a minimum
one-year tenancy agreement, and the tenant will, of course,
be bound by the Condominium By-laws. If you wish to
rent out your suite for less than a year, you may only do so
by joining the Horseshoe Rental Program.
What privileges does the hotel guest have at
Horseshoe?
Hotel guests staying in your suite have access to all of the
amenities of the resort. Access to the pools and fitness
facilities in the Inn and access to all of the exciting
pay-per-use services at Horseshoe Resort.
What ongoing costs can I expect?
The main ongoing costs are condominium fees, resort access
fee, utilities, real estate taxes and personal insurance on your
condominium.
Who is the Developer?
Skyline International Development is the premier developer
of destination communities in Ontario. A Canadian
company with a rare world-class portfolio, founded in 1998
by 2004 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Gil
Blutrich. Skyline’s holdings include the award-winning
boutique hotels Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre,
Cleveland Arcade and Hyatt Regency Cleveland, Le
Méridien King Edward Hotel, four Shizen Spas, Port
McNicoll on Georgian Bay, Deerhurst Resort in
Muskoka and the new Horseshoe Resort in Barrie.
FIVE REASONS
JOINING IS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE:
ONE
When you’re not at home, use your suite to generate
income to offset the cost of your Horseshoe Condominium.
TWO
Because Horseshoe manages the rental
program, it’s absolutely hassle free.
THREE
Flexibility. You choose the times you will be
at Horseshoe. And specify when you want us
to take care of it for you.
FOUR
Joining the Rental Program allows you to rent your
suite for shorter time periods than if you rent it yourself
FIVE
Our Rental Program is managed by experts who will
work hard on your behalf to help maximize
your rental revenue.
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