Nakiska
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.
Region: Banff National Park
Closest Town: Kananaskis, Alberta
Mountain Statistics
| Vertical Rise | 2555 ft |
| Base Elevation | 4851 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 7406 ft |
| Annual Snowfall | 98 inches |
| Number of Trails | 64 |
| Skiable Acres | 1021 |
| Longest Run | 2 miles / 3.2 km |
| Snowmaking | 95% |
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Trail Difficulty
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Lifts
| Number of Lifts | 6 |
| High Speed Quad Chairs | 3 |
| Double Chairs | 1 |
| Surface Lifts | 2 |
| Lift Capacity | 8830 (skiers per hour) |
Season Dates
| Season 2025 | Opened 11/10/24
(7 days so far) |
| Season 2024 | Opened 11/24/23 |
| Season 2023 | 11/25/22 to 04/24/23 (150 days) |
| Season 2022 | 11/28/21 to 04/24/22 (147 days) |
| Season 2021 | Opened 11/07/20 |
| Season 2020 | Opened 12/30/19 |
| Season 2019 | 11/09/18 to 04/28/19 (170 days) |
| Season 2018 | 11/04/17 to 04/29/18 (176 days) |
| Season 2017 | 11/20/16 to 04/30/17 (161 days) |
| Season 2016 | 11/12/15 to 04/18/16 (158 days) |
| Season 2015 | 11/15/14 to 04/25/15 (161 days) |
| Season 2014 | 11/03/13 to 05/03/14 (181 days) |
| Season 2013 | 11/03/12 to 04/26/13 (174 days) |
Nakiska Resort Features
| Snowboarding | |
| Night Skiing | |
| Heliski/Snowcat Skiing | |
| Cross Country Skiing | |
| Cross country ski from Kananiska Village 5 minutes from the ski resort. | |
| Snowshoe Trails | |
| Snow Tubing | |
Terrain Park
Snow Report
Snow Reports and conditions for Nakiska.
Status:
CLOSED
Plan to reopen on Friday November 22 (in 2 days)
Plan to reopen on Friday November 22 (in 2 days)
Season Started: 11/10/24
Lift Tickets
Pricing last updated 2022-12-05
| Child (6-12) | Youth (13-17) | Adult (18-64) | Senior (65+) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $43 | $81 | $107 | $86 |
Multi day discounts available.
Sample pricing shown is for Saturday, January 14, 2023 online prices offered on their website.
Note: Pricing above is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only.
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Programs
| Kids Program | ||
| Womens Program | ||
| Ski Lessons | ||
| Snowboard Lessons | ||
| Equipment Rentals | ||
| Adaptive Program |
Nearby Resorts
| Mount Norquay | 1 hour 14 mins | |
Related Links
Address/Contact Info
Address: 2 Mt Allan Drive, Kananaskis Village , AB T0L 2H0
Email: information@skinakiska.com; information@skircr.com
Reservations Phone: 403-591-7777
Snow Phone: 403-591-7777
Website: http://www.skinakiska.com
Weekday Hours: Fri: 10:15a-4p
Weekend Hours: Sat/Sun: 10:15a-4p
Email: information@skinakiska.com; information@skircr.com
Reservations Phone: 403-591-7777
Snow Phone: 403-591-7777
Website: http://www.skinakiska.com
Weekday Hours: Fri: 10:15a-4p
Weekend Hours: Sat/Sun: 10:15a-4p
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