Skiers and snowboarders can now dust off their gear and get ready to hit the slopes as the ski hill at Brookvale Winter Activity Park opens this Friday, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.

“The Brookvale Winter Activity Park offers excellent venues for a wide variety of winter activities including downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and tubing,” said Minister Henderson. “These facilities help motivate Islanders to get active and help to promote healthy lifestyles. That’s why I encourage all Islanders to take in the slopes or trails at Brookvale this winter.”

The nordic centre at Brookvale opened earlier this week with several kilometers of groomed trails ready for cross country skiers.

The cross country trails and sliding hill at Mill River Provincial Park also opened for the season earlier this week.

For more information on rates and hours of operation visit www.brookvaleskipark.com, or visit the Brookvale Winter Activity Park page on Facebook.