Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride has announced that a new chairlift will be coming to Haliburton’s iconic family ski hill as part of its ongoing modernization plan.
Installation of a new 4CLF Doppelmayr quad chairlift will begin in the spring of 2026 and is due to open to the public at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season.
The lift will start from the Sir Sam’s base chalet and travel to the top of the Kingston run. As part of the construction process, the height of the hill will be extended nearly three metres, and a new access run will be created to the far side of the hill where a third chairlift is located.
General manager Dave Bishop said the new additions, along with other upgrades already completed, will dramatically increase lift capacity at the ski resort and enable Sir Sam’s to continue its 60-plus year legacy of being one of the best family ski resorts in Ontario.
The new quad chairlift is being installed on the site of the previous Eagle View double chairlift, which was retired in 2025, along with the Red Rocket chairlift, after 54 and 43 years of service respectively.
The older lifts had reached their servicable lifespan and had not been able to operate with any measurable frequency in recent years. The new Doppelmayr quad chairlift will be able to welcome more skiers and snowboarders to the main hill and “will ensure that Sir Sam’s continues to be favoured as a truly accessible ski hill, offering short lift lines, a variety of terrain, and the perfect atmosphere for beginner and experienced ski and ride enthusiasts to enjoy winter in Haliburton,” Bishop added.
Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride was founded in 1965 by the Bishop family and is now a community-owned and operated ski resort. It boasts 12 runs, five lifts, a terrain park, and modern snowmaking systems.
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