Alberta Resorts

Alberta's Canadian Rocky Mountains are legendary for the snow revered by skiers and boarders worldwide. Go by snowcat or helicopter to experience the rugged backcountry. Ski the Big 3 in Banff National Park - Lake Louise, Sunshine and Norquay less than 2 hours from Calgary International Airport. Lake Louise is one of the largest ski resorts in North America with 4,200 skiable acres offering terrain from beginner and intermediate runs to some of the Rockies most challenging backcountry terrain. Marmot Basin is located within Jasper National Park and offers 3,000 ft vertical plus basin and glade skiing. Castle Mountain primarily serves Southern Alberta and is located about 2 1/2 hours southwest of Calgary. It is renowned for it's long steep runs and natural snow.
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Lake Louise
Banff National Park
3250 ft vertical, 139 trails, 9 lifts, 4200 skiable acres
OPEN - 7 trails, 5 lifts
Lake Louise is the largest ski area in Canada with 4,200 acres of skiable terrain. The village is located in Banff National Park about 36 miles (60 km) west of the town of Banff. Lake Louise is one of Canada's world class resorts and one of the 3 major Ski Banff resorts.
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Sunshine Village
Banff National Park
3510 ft vertical, 107 trails, 12 lifts, 3358 skiable acres
OPEN - 31 trails, 7 lifts
Sunshine Village, only 10 minutes west of Banff, provides skiers and boarders with a 12-lift system featuring 9 super lifts, the most in the Canadian Rockies. The first ride takes you up five miles to the base area. High-speed quads allow a faster ride, higher capacity, greater height on the mountain, and improved access to the runs leading to the Continental Divide. Ski or ride in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia on the same run. Sunshine Village celebrated their record breakingsnowfall in 2011/2012, over 34 feet of champagne powder falling throughout the season. Canada’s highest elevated resort has guaranteed snow conditions from early November to late May, on over 3,300 acres of terrain.
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Mount Norquay
Banff National Park
1650 ft vertical, 60 trails, 6 lifts, 190 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Saturday November 23 (in 3 days)
Mt Norquay is a family friendly resort located just outside of Banff, Alberta. It is the only mountain in the area to offer hourly lift passes. Mt Norquay is one of the three major Banff ski resorts located within the Banff National Park. It is famous for ski jumping and hosts international ski races.
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Marmot Basin
Jasper National Park
3000 ft vertical, 86 trails, 8 lifts, 1675 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 11/22
Marmot Basin is located in the breathtaking landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, just only 20 minutes from the town of Jasper. Marmot offers a 3,000 foot vertical plus a variety of basin and glade skiing. The season normally runs from mid November to early May. Because of it's location it is generally not as crowded as other ski resorts further south.
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Nakiska
Banff National Park
2555 ft vertical, 64 trails, 6 lifts, 1021 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Friday November 22 (in 2 days)
Nakiska is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in the Kananaskis Provincial Park, 45 minutes west of Calgary, and south of Banff National Park. This is a family friendly ski resort with wide open, corduroy groomed trails. Nakiska was home to the 1988 Olympic Alpine events.
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Castle Mountain Resort
Southwest / Pincher Creek
2833 ft vertical, 78 trails, 6 lifts, 3500 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/6
Castle Mountain primarily serves the Southern Alberta region and is located 2 1/2 hours southwest of Calgary in the Westcastle Valley of the Rocky Muntains and was the site of the 1975 Canada Winter Games. The resort is renowned for long steep runs and an average 30 feet of snowfall yearly.
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Canada Olympic Park
Foothills / Calgary
390 ft vertical, 3 trails, 7 lifts, 0 skiable acres
CLOSED - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
WinSport owns and operates Canada Olympic Park 15 minutes from Calgary. WinSport, a non-profit organization subsidizes the operation of unique training and recreation facilities used by the nation's top athletes and the general public. This unique park also offers the public the thrill of bobsleigh and luge along with skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing.
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Canyon Ski Area
Central / Red Deer
538 ft vertical, 18 trails, 5 lifts, 71 skiable acres
CLOSED - Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Canyon is Alberta's largest non-mountain resort. It is located 8 minutes east of Red Deer.
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Hidden Valley
Southeast / Medicine Hat
656 ft vertical, 6 trails, 4 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Hidden Valley is located in the Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Elkwater, Alberta Canada. The day lodge has a cafe and space for a brown bag lunch. The facility which originally started off as a toboggan hill offers a unique opportunity to experience winter activities in a friendly rural environment.
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Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort
East / Cold Lake
350 ft vertical, 11 trails, 4 lifts, 45 skiable acres
Kinosoo Ridge is located 14km northeast of Cold Lake on French Bay. The base lodge and entire ski hill can be rented out for private functions.
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Long Lake Ski Area
Central / Edmonton
328 ft vertical, 12 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Small ski area located north east of Edmonton, Alberta. The base chalet is available for private rental. Season pass holders receive discounts from Marmot Basin.
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Misery Mountain Ski Area
Northwest / Peace River
610 ft vertical, 25 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Misery Mountain is located on the west side of the river in Peace River, Alberta and is locally known as the Biggest Little Hill in the North.
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Nitehawk Ski Area
Northwest / Grande Praire
580 ft vertical, 9 trails, 3 lifts, 250 skiable acres
Nitehawk is a non-profit ski area located 16 km south of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Over the years Nitehawk has grown from a quaint ski hill to a multipurpose recreational area and facility serving upwards of 40,000 visitors in the snow season. Other developments include the Freestyle Water Ramp to practice ski jumping in the summer and once again adds to the 'year round multipurpose' of Nitehawk.
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Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill
Southwest / Crowesnest Pass
1200 ft vertical, 15 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Pass Powderkeg Ski Area is centrally located in Blairmore Alberta in the heart of the Crowsnest Pass. Only 2.5 hours from Calgary.
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Rabbit Hill Snow Resort
Central / Edmonton
299 ft vertical, 12 trails, 8 lifts, 40 skiable acres
Skiing in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Silver Summit Ski Area
Central / Edmonton
976 ft vertical, 13 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Silver Summit was started by a small group of people that recognized the need for a large ski area in Alberta that was away from the National Parks. Located in Edson, Alberta.
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Snow Valley
Central / Edmonton
130 ft vertical, 0 trails, 4 lifts, 20 skiable acres
A full service family fun snow sports facility located just outside of Edmonton, Alberta. Snow Valley is a not for profit organization. There is a 17,800 square foot mountain lodge at the base.
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Sunridge Ski Area
Central / Edmonton
140 ft vertical, 13 trails, 5 lifts, 72 skiable acres
Sunridge Ski Area is located in the Strathcona Science Park, a provincial park on the eastern edge of the City of Edmonton. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
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Tawatinaw Valley
Central / Edmonton
250 ft vertical, 24 trails, 4 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Alpine and Nordic centre located in Westlock, Alberta 1 hour north of Edmonton. This ski hill spreads over 140 acres, offers 24 downhill runs and over 25km of nordic ski trails.
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Vista Ridge
Northeast / Fort McMurray
410 ft vertical, 8 trails, 5 lifts, 60 skiable acres
Vista Ridge is a winter recreation area in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The ski area has plant to add new runs, install a quad chairlift and upgrade snowmaking to accommodate the new runs. There is also a tube park for family fun on the snow.
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Whispering Pines Ski Area
Northwest / Worsley
460 ft vertical, 18 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Ski area operated by the Worsley Clear Hills Ski Club. Located in Worsley, Alberta. Fully equipped day lodge to relax, apres ski, and order a hot meal.
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