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No Friends on POW Days! - Best local ski resorts

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Updated: Oct 31, 2024


 


BANFF SUNSHINE VILLAGE - 30 min drive

The Views, the Snow, and the Longest Non-Glacial Season in Canada!


Banff Sunshine Village's unique location will make you feel miles away from civilization, even though you're only a 15-minute drive from the town of Banff. We are located 7,200 feet high on the Continental Divide, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Our three mountains offer vast terrain, and will wow you with 360 degrees of uninterrupted mountain views. Banff Sunshine provides terrain suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. You can even ski two provinces (Alberta and British Columbia) in one run! Skiers and snowboarders love Sunshine for our snow and our extra long winter. Our seven month ski season stretches from early November until late May, making us the longest non-glacial ski season in Canada. On an average snow year, Banff Sunshine will receive up to nine metres (30 feet) of snow in a season.


 


LAKE LOUSE - 50 min drive

World-Class Skiing & Snowboarding


We invite you to release yourself into over 4200 acres of diverse terrain over four mountain faces (that’s 164 runs – with our longest expanding over 8km – plus back bowls and West Bowl to explore). Feel the thrill that comes from exploring our unique layout of ski runs, with beginner, intermediate, and expert routes from nearly every chair.


 


BANFF NORQUAY - 20 min drive

Banff's Backyard


Mount Norquay offers a cozy, local-friendly atmosphere, just minutes from downtown Banff. Known for its family-friendly vibe and shorter lift lines, it’s perfect for skiers and snowboarders seeking a relaxed and authentic winter experience. With a variety of trails, including beginner slopes and challenging steeps, we provide terrain for all skill levels including night skiing from December to March. We have a world class Snow School, a full fleet of ski & snowboard rentals, tons of cool events and some of the best après ski in the Bow Valley at the Lone Pine Pub.  Don’t forget the iconic tube park with the longest lanes in Alberta!


 


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