Last updated: January 30, 2026
Overview
National Ski Academy is Canada’s only high-performance alpine ski racing academy, established in 1986. The school combines rigorous athletic training with academic excellence, housed in the historic Tornaveen mansion campus. Students earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits while pursuing competitive ski racing.
Note: Strong university placement (Queen’s, Western, US/UK universities)
School Information
| Type | Private/Independent (Athletic Academy) |
| Grades | Grades 9-12 + Post-Graduate |
| Established | 1986 (Founder: Jurg Gfeller) |
| Capacity | ~26 residential students |
| Area Served | Ontario, Canada-wide, International |
Programs & Specialties
FIS Program (ages 16+); U16 Program (ages 14-15); Post-Graduate Program; High-Performance Athlete Online Course (Grade 12); Ministry of Education inspected (grants OSSD credits)
Facilities
Historic Tornaveen mansion campus (12,000 sq ft, 125+ years old); On-site residence; Gymnasium and weight room; Ski tuning facilities; Integration with Blue Mountain and nearby ski facilities
Leadership
- Head of School: Tobin Walsh
Contact Information
| Address | 200 Oak Street, Collingwood, ON |
| Phone | 705-444-1617 |
| info@nsa.on.ca | |
| Website | www.nsa.on.ca |
| Map | View on Google Maps |