• 519-225-2329
  • info@rivervalleygolfandtube.com
  • 4725 1 Line, St. Marys, ON N4X 1C6, CA
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Winter Tube Slide Safety and Etiquette

​Please note, weather can affect safety on the hills and may affect our operating hours.

  • Children must be at least 4 years of age
  • Children 12 years & under must wear a helmet. This may be a personal CSA approved helmet or a River Valley Tube Park rental helmet.
  • Pay attention to staff
  • Follow instructions
  • Observe all signs
  • Supervise small children
  • Observe all signs
  • Supervise small children
  • No fooling around on lift
  • Secure your hat
  • Sit up, hold handles
  • Keep feet up
  • One person per tube, but you may hook tubes together to slide
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  • Follow instructions
  • Look both ways before crossing lanes
  • Do not attempt to retrieve objects from the hills
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  • Walking paths can be slippery
  • Winter footwear is recommended
  • Use caution when walking​
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  • You fail to obey instructions
  • You do not sit properly in your Tube
  • You engage in horseplay
  • All bookings are to be reserved online at: www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com
    However, if you have a large group organized for a tubing event, please call us at: 519 225 2329 or email us at: info@rivervalleygolfandtube.com to let us know how we can best accommodate you. 
  • Any person with a disability who needs assistance must be accompanied by an adult. Please notify our staff so we can assist and direct you for your safety.
  • All equipment supplied.
  • Fully licensed bar & lobby.
  • Free parking.
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Frequently Ask Question

  • We have single tubes to accommodate one person, however you can link tubes together while sliding, up to four people.
  • Children must ride in their own tube but can be linked up with their caregiver.
  • Once you purchase a ticket we do not give cash back.
  • We have a fully licensed bar and kitchen waiting to serve you, take a look at our menu. Outside food & drink is not permitted.
  • Yes, if you have a bicycle or hockey helmet please bring them along. We rent helmets for $5 each.
  • Snow Tubing, like skiing or snowboarding, is an adventure sport, and therefore does have some inherent risks. River Valley Tube Park does everything possible to operate a safe snow tubing park. Our lifts are inspected daily to ensure safe operation, our friendly staff undergo many hours of training, completing checklists to ensure the safety of all our guests and staff.
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  • Dress for winter weather. The best way to prepare for an outdoor adventure is to layer clothing. This provides the option to add or remove layers in the event of changing weather conditions. Wear a hat, gloves, boots, a warm jacket, and snow pants if you prefer. Helmets are a requirement for those 12 & under. We encourage you bring along your personal hockey or skating helmet as only a limited number are available to rent.
  • Yes. In order to participate in snow tubing, you must be at least 4 years old.
  • Roughly 6 slide rides during our less busy times (the morning and evening slots).
    Mid-day (12pm-4pm), you may get 4 slide rides depending on how busy the park is that day.
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Yes, we have ramps to enter into our facility and have wheelchair accessible washrooms.

It is now required that you book online and fill out the online waivers before you come to our park. If you have any issues you can call us at 519 225 2329 and we can help you through the process. Thank you for understanding.

  • We’re located southwest of St. Mary’s Ontario, on the Thames river and just off of Hwy. 7 / Elginfield Rd.
  • Here’s a Google Map Link.
  • Yes please book online at: www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com  – click BOOK ONLINE NOW, this way you will be guaranteed a spot, and avoid disappointment
  • No, sorry we do not have a family rate. Our groups rates start at 20 people.
  • No, our minimum pass is 90 minutes.
  • Yes, we use state of the art snow making equipment. However, we do need below zero temperatures to make snow.
  • No, the tube is included with your lift ticket.
  • No, we provide all the tubes.
  • One person per tube.

Our tubes can accommodate adult weight up to 275 lbs.

Yes, waivers are now required at our tube park. Our waiver forms will be sent to you upon booking via your email address.

Online bookings and payments are now required to be paid and processed online. We do not accept Cash or Credit Card payments unless you have made a group booking (20 people or more).

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

You will receive a FULL refund outside 24 hours of your tubing time slot. Within 24 hours of your tubing time slot we will give you a pass (es) for another day or we can rebook you to a future date & time.