Optimist Hill

10/17/2026

The countdown is officially on—our gala kicks off in just two hours!
A massive thank you to the incredible Optimist Club volunteers for working so hard behind the scenes to get the room set up, the auction tables organized, and everything running smoothly. It is going to be a fantastic evening celebrating and supporting Optimist Hill. We can’t wait to welcome everyone tonight! ❄️✨

10/14/2026

Time to shake off the rust—our first event of the season is officially locked in! 🏂🕸️The Dusty Cobwebs Railjam is going down on Sunday, November 1, 2026, hosted by Outta Bounds!

🕸️ Dusty Cobwebs Railjam
🗓️ Sunday, November 1, 2026
🎟️ $15 lift ticket to enter (FREE for Optimist Hill Season Pass holders!)
⏰ Exact times TBA—schedule will be announced closer to the event depending on weather
🤝 Hosted by Outta Bounds
Haven't picked up your 2026 Season Pass yet? Pre-season passes are on sale at early-bird rates until the end of the month (October 31st)! Grab yours today to get free entry to the Railjam, lock in the lowest price of the winter, and be automatically entered into our Win Your Pass Back draw.👉 Grab your pass online before the early-bird pricing ends: https://shop.optimisthill.ca Tag your crew below, dust off your setup, and come throw down on the rails!

10/04/2026

October is here and time is running out to grab your 2026 Optimist Hill Season Pass at early bird pricing!❄️

Lock in the lowest rates of the season before October 31st and get ready for snow on the hill. Every pre-season pass purchase automatically enters you into our Early Bird Giveaways!Here is what you get when you buy this month:
🎟️ 1 entry into our Win Your Pass Back draw
🎿 Discounted early bird rates across Youth, Adult, and Family passes
🏔️ Access to all your favorite runs plus partner hill discounts

When you purchase your pass early, you directly support non-profit winter recreation right here in Saskatoon.
Your support keeps our lifts spinning, lights glowing, and community programs running all winter long.
👉 Secure your pass today on our online shop: https://shop.optimisthill.ca

09/26/2026

🎉 Saskatoon, mark your calendars for the 2026 Optimist Hill Gala! 🥂

Join us on Saturday, October 17th at Smiley's Saskatoon Buffet for a fantastic night of food, fun, and giving back! Cocktails start at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6:30 PM.

Every ticket purchased directly supports Saskatoon’s non-profit winter recreation spot, helping us keep the hill accessible, active, and affordable for everyone in YXE.

Here is what we have planned for the evening:

🍽️ A delicious dinner buffet at Smiley's
🔨 Live and silent auctions with amazing local packages and experiences
🎯 High-energy games like Heads & Tails
🍾 Entry into our popular Booze Tube raffle
❤️ An Inspired Giving drive to support youth passes and equipment

Plus, as Optimist Hill is a Designated Municipal Project, cash contributions qualify for City of Saskatoon tax receipts!

Tickets are limited, so gather your friends, family, or coworkers and get yours before they sell out.

👉 Get your tickets today on our website: https://shop.optimisthill.ca/product/gala/

Since 2018, Optimist Hill has been creating a place for families, friends, and the next generation of riders to come together in Saskatoon. Thanks to community support, we’re now entering our 8th season, offering tubing, skiing, snowboarding, and more.

09/22/2026

⛷️ PRE-SEASON PASS SALE IS LIVE AT OPTIMIST HILL! ❄️

Get ready for the snow and save! Early bird pricing is officially available now through October 31st—plus, we’re giving you a chance to WIN YOUR PASS BACK!

Here is how to get in on the giveaway: 🎟️ Buy in September: Get 2 entries to win your pass back 🎟️ Buy in October: Get 1 entry to win your pass back 🎁 Bonus Draw: Every pass purchase is ALSO entered to win an extra 5-Pack of Day Passes!

(Note: For family pass purchases, the maximum "Win Your Pass Back" prize value is equal to the cost of 1 Adult Season Pass).

Don't wait—buy early in September for double the chances to win!

👉 BUY YOUR PASS NOW: https://shop.optimisthill.ca

09/12/2026

Good Afternoon Saskatoon!! We have a lot going on this month! Check out all the info below:
📥 Staff: Watch your inbox over the next week. We have a board meeting coming up this week and we'll be getting back in touch with our returning staff soon.
❄️ Pre-Season Passes: Are on sale now at the shop on our website! Buy early to get pre-season rates and to be entered to win an extra 5-pack of tickets.
🥳 Gala: We've just scheduled our Gala for Saturday, Oct 17. Watch for more information soon.
🕸️ First Event: We are in the works scheduling our first event, The Dusty Cobwebs!!!!!
📧 Christmas & School Groups: Secure your dates early! Email [email protected] for information or to get your name on some initial dates.
Plus even more coming soon! Stay tuned!

09/04/2026

🎉 START PLANNING THE PARTY NOW. WINTER WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. ❄️

Christmas party?
School outing?
Staff party?
Family get-together?
Baby shower?
Birthday?
Or something we haven’t even thought of yet?

Bring it to Optimist Hill. 👀

We’re now pre-booking groups and events for the upcoming winter season — because nobody wants to be the person in December saying, “Uh… where are we having the Christmas party?” 😂

Whether your group wants to hit the slopes, go tubing, hang out at the chalet, or build a day around the hill, let’s start planning.

And while you’re making those plans…

🎟️ Our 2026/27 Pre-Season Season Pass Sale is ON!

PLUS, every season pass purchased during September gets you an entry into our draw for an additional 5-Pack Punch Card — 5 visits to use for skiing, snowboarding OR tubing.

So yes… we're already talking about winter.

You should probably start too. 😉

👉 Visit optimisthill.ca and click SHOP for season passes.

📧 Want to book a group or have questions? Email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you after the long weekend.

09/02/2026

❄️ The 2026/27 Pre-Season Season Pass Sale starts TODAY! ❄️

Winter might still feel a little ways away… but it’s never too early to get your season pass locked in.

Get ready for another winter of skiing, snowboarding, tubing and good times at Optimist Hill. 🎿🏂🛷

And there’s a little extra incentive to get in early:

🎟️ Every season pass purchased during September will be entered to win an additional 5-Pack Punch Card — good for 5 visits to use for skiing, snowboarding OR tubing!

Ready to get yours?

👉 Visit optimisthill.ca and click on SHOP to grab your 2026/27 Season Pass.

Questions? Email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you after the long weekend.

See you on the hill! ❄️

08/30/2026

It’s officially the final day of our summer season at Optimist Hill, and we’re going out on a sweet note!
To cap off the summer, every single cone purchase today comes with a free chocolate bar of your choice. It’s also your last chance to get entered to win a 5-pack pass when you spend $20 or more, so come grab an affogato, an ice cream float, or your favorite snack and soak up the day!!
Bring the family down to enjoy Diefenbaker Park and help us give summer the ultimate send-off! We are open from 1 PM to 8 PM today, so drop by before we wrap things up until the snow falls. See you on the hill! ☀️🍦🍫✨

08/27/2026

🍦 Ice Cream & Big Wins: Don't Miss Out! 🍦
Summer is winding down, but we’re going out on a sweet note! This is your final weekend of the season to grab your favorite scooped ice cream at Optimist Hill!
Don't forget about our ongoing promo: whenever you spend $20 at the hill, you'll be entered for a chance to win a 5-Pack of Passes for the upcoming winter season!
👀 Psst... wanna get a head start on winter? Keep your eyes peeled because starting September 1st, we’re launching our Pre-Season Early Bird Season Pass Sale! Get ready to secure the best rates of the year before anyone else.
Come snag a scoop, treat the family, and get entered to win. See you on the hill! ☀️