Ellicottville, New York

Ellicottville, New York is a charming little ski town in Western New York with two ski resorts, Holiday Valley and HoliMont. Historic Ellicottville isn't just for the Winter Season as it is a year-round destination with boutiques, restaurants and great shops!

References:

The Cattaraugus County Bicentennial History Book
Ellicottville Historical Museum

Sites about Ellicottville, New York

Upcoming Events

Cancelled- Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming Party 2020

Date(s): Sat, 03/28/2020 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

The zaniest of all spring events, Pond Skimming on March 28th challenges skiers and snowboarders to try to skim across an ice water filled pond at the bottom of Yodeler. Some will make it all the way across, but many end up getting very wet (and cold!). Prizes are awarded for the best skimmer, the best costume, the best kid and of course the most spectacular splash.

Ellicottville Bicentennial Celebration 2020 - Town Birthday

Date(s): Mon, 04/13/2020 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Ellicottville is turning 200! To celebrate their Bicentennial, the Historical Society and Museum, and local establishments have planned the following events! Follow the Historical Society on Facebook for fun facts, photos and more!

Happy Half and 5k at Holiday Valley 2019

2020 Happy Half Marathon and 5k at Holiday Valley

Date(s): Sat, 05/09/2020 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Organized by the same folks who brought you the fall EVL Halloween Half, the annual spring Happy Half is a serious race, but full of fun surprises along the way. The 13.1 mile route will start at Holiday Valley, take you through the rolling terrain of Great Valley and finish at Holiday Valley. There's also a 5K distance and 1 mile Beer Run.

Places

West Rose

West Rose opened their doors in Ellicottville in December 2019. They offer a seasonally inspired menu featuring Contemporary-American cuisine.

Slopeside Ski Shop at HoliMont

Forgot some gear or looking for something new? Don’t sweat it, because SlopeSide shop’s got it. Choose a large selection of gloves, hats, goggles, turtlenecks and helmets, as well as a great line of HoliMont apparel. SlopeSide is conveniently located in the Main Chalet. Call 716.699.4698 to inquire about their excellent selection.

Holiday Valley Mountain Sport Shops

The Holiday Valley Mountain Shops next to the Clubhouse Chalet and in the Yodeler Lodge are chock full of new and exciting ski and snowboard wear and open daily during the winter season. Come see the latest snowboarding goodies from Burton, Roxy, Quiksilver, 686 and DNA...just to name a few.

Videos

Black Widow Course and updates at Sky High Adventure Park

Holiday Valley Resort gives you an exclusive preview of what's new at Sky High Aerial Adventure Park for 2014.
Holiday Valley Downhill

Watch Dennis Baldwin, owner of Bike and Bean in Ellicottville, NY as he rides down the Single Track at Holiday Valley. Makes it look too easy!!
Mardi Gras at Holiday Valley

Watch the Dummy Downhill from above, as Richard Josker flies his drone above the slopes. This was just part of the fun over the weekend at Holiday Valley's Mardi Gras celebration. Thanks Richard!