Ski Martock is a

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located near

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. The facilities feature a downhill area served by a quad

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and two T-bars(one functional), a beginners area served by

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. The hill features a

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for snowboarding and freeskiing. It is the second largest ski hill in Nova Scotia, second only to

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. Martock is the closest downhill ski area to the

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, Atlantic Canada's largest city, being roughly a 45-minute drive away. During the 2011 Canada Winter Games, it hosted the

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events.

Trails

Lifts

Ski Martock has 1 Quad Chairlift , 1

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, and 1

lift for the bunny hill, all which are operational.

References

External links

Official website of the resort

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Trails

Lifts

See also

References

External links