This mountain coaster near Toronto spirals down golden slopes and into a majestic fall forest

You'll ride over a jump and a giant spiral.

A mountain coaster travelling through fall foliage. A chair lift on a mountain.

A mountain coaster ride near Toronto. Right: A resort near Toronto.

Lead Writer, Travel

Get ready for some serious thrills and gorgeous fall views at this spot. This mountain coaster is a road trip away from Toronto and it takes you speeding through a colourful autumn wonderland.

Holiday Valley Ski Resort, located in Ellicottville, New York State, is a magical spot for a fall day trip or weekend getaway. The destination is located just across the border from Ontario, about 2 hours and 40 minutes from Toronto.

A mountain coaster at Holiday Valley.A mountain coaster at Holiday Valley.Courtesy of Holiday Valley Resort

The resort is home to the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster which takes you on an epic adventure through autumn scenery.

The ride is 4,805 feet long and features "five curves of varying length, 12 waves, one jump, plus a large circle / spiral," according to the website.

On the way up to the top of the mountain, you'll travel alongside the Spruce Lake scenic chairlift where you can enjoy a picturesque fall view of the Tannenbaum slope.

The downward track is full of thrills and takes you speeding into a colourful woodland filled with red and gold leaves.

Holiday Valley also offers fall Scenic Chairlift Rides on weekends until the end of October. The experience is another incredible way to take in the autumn colours.

During your visit, you can grab a meal at Edna’s at the Tamarack Club which boasts gorgeous views.

The town of Ellicottville is a magical destination to explore during the fall. With a quaint downtown, charming shops and delicious eateries, you can spend a day or more exploring the area.

Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster

Price: $12 per single ride

Address: 6557 Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville, NY

Holiday Valley Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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