What Brimacombe does

Brimacombe is a ski resort operated by the non-profit Oshawa Ski Club, founded in 1937 and located in Orono, Ontario. It serves families, schools, and corporate groups in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area, providing alpine skiing, snowboarding, professional instruction, equipment rentals, retail through its Slopeside Skis & Boards subsidiary, and summer day camps under the Camp Brimacombe brand.

Revenue derives from a diversified mix: memberships and season passes priced from $79 (child) to $849 (adult premium), lift tickets and day access, multi-week Snow School lessons at $419–$849, winter camps at $139–$149, equipment rentals, retail, food and beverage, and group bookings via schools and corporate clients. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the on-site resort, brimacombe.ca, a separate Slopeside e-commerce site, CampBrain registration for camps, and phone/email. Programming is organized across four verticals: Snow School instruction, terrain-park freestyle lessons delivered with Park Labs, adaptive snowsports through the CADS Durham Chapter, and the Brimacombe Racing Club for competitive athletes.

Operations are highly seasonal. Winter operations run roughly January through March at approximately six days per week, while summer activity is anchored by Camp Brimacombe from July through August. The resort maintains reciprocal sister-resort agreements with Batawa Ski Hill and Dagmar Resort, member-perk partnerships with the Royal Ontario Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, Canadian National Exhibition, Tribute Communities Centre, Jungle Cat World, and Town Brewery, and accessibility alliances through Access2. The technology stack is conventional for the sector — standard lift infrastructure, third-party registration and waiver platforms (CampBrain, EdgeAuditor, Cognito Forms), and four live hill webcams refreshing every 60 seconds — with no proprietary software or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

Brimacombe

Legal name

Oshawa Ski Club o/a Brimacombe

Website

https://brimacombe.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brimacombe is a ski resort and snow school in Orono, Ontario, operated by the non-profit Oshawa Ski Club since 1937. It serves Durham Region and GTA families, schools, and corporate groups with alpine skiing, lessons, summer day camps, and equipment retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort & Winter Recreation

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ski Areas & Lift Operations (Independent Mountains) (THAAAJAB)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Snow sports instruction
• Ski lift access
• Ski equipment rentals
• Summer day camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Orono, Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Memberships and Season Passes: Brimacombe generates significant recurring revenue through annual memberships and season passes. Individual memberships range from $79-$849 depending on age category (5 and Under, 13 and Under, Student, Adult, Senior) with Family Memberships available for 4+ members at discounted rates. Night Season Passes and Magic Passes (beginner-only) provide additional pass products.
2. Lift Tickets and Day Passes: Revenue from daily lift ticket sales to non-pass holders. Tickets are sold on-site with rates varying by age category and time of visit.
3. Snow School Lessons: Revenue from various lesson programs including Beginner Group Lessons ($39/55-min), Multi-Week Group Lessons (7-week programs $469-$569), Private Lessons ($120/55-min or $749-$849 for 7-week program), and Terrain Park Freestyle Lessons. Programs serve ages 3 through adult across ski and snowboard disciplines.
4. Winter Camps: Revenue from ski and snowboard camps for children ages 5-12. Winter Break Camps, PA Day Camps, and March Break Camps are offered at $139-$149 per session. Half-day format includes lift ticket, instruction, and supervision.
5. Equipment Rentals: Rental equipment services including daily rentals and multi-week lesson program rentals. Packages include skis, boots, poles, snowboards, and helmets. Slopeside Skis & Boards at the base of Brimacombe provides all rental services.
6. Retail Sales (Slopeside Skis & Boards): On-site retail store selling ski and snowboard equipment, winter clothing, accessories, and gear. The store operates both at the physical location and through an e-commerce platform (slopeside.brimacombe.ca).
7. Summer Camp Brimacombe: Summer day camps for children ages 4-16, running July through August. Programs include regular day camps, Leader-In-Training (ages 12-14), and Counsellor-In-Training (ages 14-16). PA Day camps also offered throughout the year.
8. Food Services: Bullwheel Grill & Eatery, located in the upper East Chalet, provides food and beverage services. Private events and facility rentals contribute additional revenue.
9. Corporate Groups and School Trips: Group bookings for corporate events and school trips generate revenue through combined lift tickets, rentals, and lesson packages.
10. Pass Protection and Lesson Program Protection: Optional protection plans ($15 per person) providing coverage for serious medical situations, employment transfers requiring relocation, or pregnancy/childbirth. Includes Early Purchase Peace of Mind Coverage allowing full refund until November 30.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Brimacombe operates a ski resort and snow sports facility in Orono, Ontario, owned by the Oshawa Ski Club. The resort sells lift access, memberships and season passes, professional ski and snowboard instruction through its Snow School, equipment rentals, on-site retail via Slopeside Skis & Boards, and winter and summer day camps for children.

Product overview

Brimacombe is a ski resort and snow school operated by Oshawa Ski Club, offering a comprehensive winter recreation portfolio centered on skiing and snowboarding. The core offerings include access to ski slopes with various lift systems, professional instruction through Snow School (featuring private lessons, multi-week group lessons for all ages from Kids to Adult Performance Training, and Terrain Park Freestyle Lessons), and seasonal access through Memberships and Season Passes. Additional products include Winter Ski & Snowboard Camps for children, Equipment Rentals, and the on-site Slopeside Skis & Boards retail store. During summer months, Camp Brimacombe operates as a day camp for ages 4-16. Supporting services include Webcams, Gift Cards, Payment Plans, Pass Protection, Community Courses, and Corporate/School Group bookings. The resort also operates Brimacombe Racing Club for competitive skiing development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slopeside Skis & Boards: On-site retail store located at the base of Brimacombe offering ski and snowboard equipment, clothing, accessories, rentals, wax services, and Sani Sport equipment sanitization.
• Camp Brimacombe
• Brimacombe Snow School
• Brimacombe Racing

Products and services

• Skiing & Snowboarding Facilities Ski resort facility in Orono, Ontario with multiple trails, chairlifts, magic carpet conveyors, and T-bar lifts operating day and night sessions during the winter season for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
• Lift Tickets Daily lift tickets for slope access, sold on-site at the ticket office with age-based rates and Family Night packages.
• Memberships & Season Passes Annual memberships and season passes offering unlimited slope access, member perks, and cross-resort discounts; includes Individual, Family, Night, and Magic (beginner) Passes.
• Brimacombe Snow School Professional ski and snowboard instruction offering beginner group lessons, private lessons, multi-week group programs, terrain park freestyle lessons, and instructor-in-training certification preparation for ages 3 through adult.
• Winter Ski & Snowboard Camps Half-day and full-day ski and snowboard camps for children ages 5-12 offered during Winter Break, March Break, and PA Days, including lift ticket, instruction, and supervision.
• Camp Brimacombe (Summer Day Camp) Summer day camp for children ages 4-16 running July through August at the Brimacombe resort, including regular day camps, Leader-In-Training (ages 12-14), and Counsellor-In-Training (ages 14-16) programs.
• Equipment Rentals Daily and multi-week rental services for ski and snowboard equipment (skis, boots, poles, snowboards, helmets) operated through the on-site Slopeside Skis & Boards store.
• Slopeside Skis & Boards Retail Store On-site and e-commerce retail store selling ski/snowboard equipment, winter clothing, accessories, providing equipment tune-ups, repairs, summer storage wax service, and Sani Sport sanitization.
• Corporate Groups & School Trips Group booking services for corporate team events, team building, and school field trips through the Schools-on-Snow program, with bundled lift tickets, rentals, and lesson packages.
• Brimacombe Racing Club Competitive ski racing club offering introduction-to-racing programs and competitive skiing development training for youth racers.
• Community Courses First Aid and HIGH FIVE certification courses offered year-round to community members and staff through Brimacombe's online shop.
• Brimacombe Gift Cards Gift cards redeemable across Brimacombe's facility including lift tickets, lessons, camps, retail at Slopeside, and food services at Bullwheel Grill.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member Loyalty Program provides $50 annual savings after 5 consecutive seasons of membership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Batawa Ski HillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal partnership providing Brimacombe members with 25% off lift tickets at Batawa Ski Hill (99 Ski Club Lane, Batawa, Ontario). Offer valid from opening day until January 4, 2026, with $30 weekday tickets from January 7th onward and 25% off weekend tickets thereafter. Blackout February 14-16. Ticket window only (not online).
• Dagmar Ski ResortcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal partnership offering Brimacombe members $25 off regular-priced lift tickets at Dagmar Resort (1220 Lake Ridge Road, Ashburn, ON). Valid December 20, 2025 to March 22, 2026, Wednesday through Sunday. Blackout dates include December 26-28 and February 14-16. Cannot be combined with other offers.
• Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember perk partnership providing Brimacombe members with up to 15% off ROM admission tickets. Promo code available by contacting Brimacombe at [email protected].
• Tribute Communities CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember perk partnership offering Brimacombe members discounted tickets for events at Tribute Communities Centre (home of Oshawa Generals, Oshawa Power, and other teams). Super Group code available by contacting Brimacombe.
• Jungle Cat WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember perk partnership offering Brimacombe members 20% off Safari Lodges (including wildlife park admission) and 20% off Behind the Scenes program at Jungle Cat World in Orono, Ontario. Promo code required.
• Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember perk partnership offering Brimacombe members up to 41% off gate prices and retail partner prices at the CNE. Access code available by contacting Brimacombe.
• Hockey Hall of FameminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember perk partnership providing Brimacombe members 20% off Hockey Hall of Fame tickets when purchased online using Brimacombe's URL and promo code. Plus 10% off Spirit of Hockey Retail Store voucher included.
• Town BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember perk partnership offering Brimacombe members 15% off draught beer at any Town Brewery location in Whitby, Ontario. Must show valid Brimacombe Membership Card.
• Ontario Snow Resort AssociationcoreOthersIndustry association membership providing access to best practices, safety standards, and collective marketing initiatives for Ontario ski resorts.
• Schools on Snow OntariocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partnership program facilitating school group visits to Brimacombe for snow sports education and physical activity. Includes curriculum-aligned programming and group pricing.
• Clarington TourismminorOthersLocal tourism partnership with Clarington municipality to promote Brimacombe as a recreational destination within the Clarington area.
• Park LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for terrain park programming. Park Labs delivers the 4-Week Group Intro to Park Series using their Dropper Program, developing core freestyle skills including riding skills, pops, 50/50s, and indy grabs. Co-branded Park Labs x Brimacombe programming.
• Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Durham ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting the CADS Durham Chapter's 8-Week Adaptive Lesson Program at Brimacombe, providing ski and snowboard instruction for people with disabilities.
• Access2 (Easter Seals Program)coreOthersPartnership with Access2 program providing 100% discount on daily lift tickets for support persons accompanying guests with disabilities (valid Access2 card required).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Calabogie Peaks Resort: Ontario ski and resort operator near Ottawa. Comparable mid-size integrated resort model with ski, lessons, and lodging components.
• Searchmont Resort: Northern Ontario ski resort. Comparable ski-resort operating model with snow school, rentals, and membership programs.
• Alpine Ski Club: Private member ski club in Ontario offering lessons, racing, and snow sports programming. Comparable member-based operating model with similar lesson and season-pass structure.
• Glen Eden Ski Resort: Regional Ontario ski resort serving the Halton/GTA corridor. Comparable mid-size ski operation with lessons, rentals, and snow school programming.

Direct peers

• Blue Mountain Resort: Ontario's largest integrated ski resort, located in Collingwood. Closest direct competitor serving the GTA market with full ski, lesson, rental, lodging, and event programming — the benchmark Brimacombe competes against.
• Horseshoe Resort: Year-round resort in Barrie, Ontario offering skiing, lessons, and accommodations. Peer in both winter ski operations and broader resort/destination experience.
• Mt. St. Louis Moonstone: Major Ontario ski resort with lift-served skiing, snow school, and family programming. Direct competitor for GTA day-trip skiers and a comparison point for lesson/membership pricing strategy.
• Dagmar Ski Resort: Ontario ski resort near Toronto with reciprocal membership partnership with Brimacombe. Direct competitor in the GTA/Durham day-trip market and partner in sister-resort network.
• Batawa Ski Hill: Non-profit community ski hill in eastern Ontario with reciprocal partnership with Brimacombe. Comparable non-profit community model and family-focused programming.
• Chicopee Ski Club: Member-based ski club in Kitchener-Waterloo offering lessons, racing, and seasonal passes. Closest comparable to Brimacombe's non-profit member-owned structure and programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Brimacombe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DiscoverTheBrim
• Facebookfacebook.com/Brimacombe
• Instagraminstagram.com/brimacombe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brimacombe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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