Skifest 2026

Skifest – Celebrating 34 Years of Community on the Slopes

Now in its 34th year, Skifest continues to bring our community together in support of families staying at Ronald McDonald House Ottawa. What began as a spirited winter tradition has grown into a cornerstone event—uniting skiers, sponsors, donors, and friends who believe in keeping families close when their child is receiving care.

This year’s Skifest Auction is an essential part of that impact. Every bid helps ensure families have a warm, supportive place to stay, just steps away from the hospital, during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Thank you for being part of this long‑standing tradition and for helping us make a meaningful difference for families. 

Ronald McDonald House Ottawa is a nonprofit organization that opens their doors to hundreds of families each year when they have children who are seriously ill or injured. We provide 36 private suites to families who live too far to commute and are located next to the hospital. We offer free parking, places to play, cook, rest, and connect with other families. We also operate 2 Family Rooms in the children’s hospital which directly serve Ottawa’s core communities. All our programs surround families with the resources, services and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child’s care.