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SKIMAX Canada
Canada is world famous for its awesome skiing and Canadians are known for their friendliness, high levels of service and top quality accommodation. Canada has great modern ski resorts, including one of the world's biggest, Whistler - Blackcomb and one of the worlds prettiest, Banff-Lake Louise. Sun Peaks, Big White, Silver Star, Apex Mountin, Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse are other amazing Canadaian resorts. The high mountains of British Columbia or Alberta ensure unlimited and varied ski runs and wide open spaces and climatic conditions that can produce perfect powder snow.
Canada offers the kind of alpine holiday that skiers and snowboarders dream about. Take your pick of packages which come in every variety to suit every need. Stay in a funky log cabin or a deluxe hotel with a fireplace in each suite, an apartment in the heart of a lively pedestrian resort village or a ski in/ski out hillside lodge that gives you more time on the mountain.
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Canada Resort Information
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
Famous for its charming village village and West Coast friendliness, Whistler is considered the premier mountain destination in North America. Rising up one vertical mile from the valley are Whislter and Blackcomb Mountains. The two mountains offer more than 8000 skiable acres running the gamut from gentle cruisers to steep bowls. Most of guests choose to ski either Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain each day but the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola spans the distance between both mountains in a journey of just eleven minutes! This allows skiers and riders to maximize their day by moving quickly and effortlessly across the valley to the best snow and weather in each alpine area.
Nestled at the base of the mountain is the pedestrian only village, which is alive with colourful shops, cosy restaurants and apres ski fun, Whistler-style! No other resort offers so much choice and it's no wonder Whistler is consistently ranked #1 by the worldwide snow sports media. Whistler Blackcomb is the Official Alpine Skiing Venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Other activities include snowmobiling, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing, dog sledding, ziplining and heli-skiing/boarding . And those are just a few ideas!
Whistler offers a wonderful array of accommodation options, from luxurious mountain chalets to economical hotels.
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Whistler |
Blackcomb |
| Ski Terrain Area |
100+ ski trails over 4757 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 55%
Advanced/Expert 25% |
100+ ski trail over 3414 acres
Beginner: 15%
Intermediate: 55%
Advanced: 30% |
| Vertical Rise |
1530m |
1609m |
| Elevation |
2182m |
2284m |
| Base Elevation |
675m |
675m |
| Longest cruising run |
11km |
11km |
| Lifts |
20 lifts including 2 High Speed Gondolas & 6 High Speed Quads
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17 including 1 High Speed Gondola & 7 High Speed Quads
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
10m |
10m |
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| Nearest City |
Vancouver – 2.5 hours |
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| Airport |
Vancouver – 2.5 hours |
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BIG WHITE (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
At Big White, "It's the Snow" is their motto, with over 750cm of light, dry, fluffy powder falling annually! Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Big White is uniquely blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature of -5C. With 118 market runs fanning from the summit, 2,565 acres of skiable terrain, and 16 lifts, there‘s a great selection of terrain for everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades, and great fall-line cruising.
You may be coming to Big White simply for the skiing and snowboarding, but you’ll soon discover you can have a true Canadian adventure. You can explore snow covered hills by snowmobile, explore back country on cross country skis and snowshoes, sleigh ride through the wilderness or mush behind a husky. Activities for the entire family including night skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, fireworks and carnivals just to name a few…
As the largest totally ski-in, ski-out ski resort in Canada, you can experience the luxury of stepping straight out onto the slopes from our fantastic range of accommodation. There’s something for everyone whether it’s a cozy lodge, condominium or hotel suite. Big White's unhurried, unpretentious and friendly ambiance will make your stay on the mountain unforgettable.
| Ski Terrain Area |
118 trails
Beginner: 18%
Intermediate: 54%
Advanced: 22%
Expert: 6% |
| Vertical Rise |
777m |
| Elevation |
2319m |
| Base Elevation |
1508m |
| Longest cruising run |
7.2km |
| Lifts |
16
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
7.5m
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| Nearest City |
Kelowna – 45mins to 1.5 hours |
| Airport |
Kelowna – 1.5 hours |
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SILVER STAR (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
You can easily fall in love with Silver Star’s fairytale village. Inspired by a typical nineteenth century British Columbian mining town era with Victorian architecture, this town is a true winter wonderland. Brightly coloured store fronts and boarded sidewalks provide a unique ambiance that radiates fun, enthusiasm and excitement for the whole family. Guests are attracted to the warmth and safety of the town where service and friendliness are as honoured as the values of a time gone by. It’s the size of your smile that counts at Silver Star.
From the second you arrive, you’ll notice the difference. Silver Star Mountain Resort is not your typical ski destination. The mid-mountain village is painted on a canvas of champagne powder that evokes memories of days gone by. Quaint retail shops and a mix of fine dining and affordable pub-style food offers visitors a variety of choices while exploring the village. Get acquainted with the mountain or discover the secrets of Silver Star with our knowledgeable ski partners. Free tours leave from the centre of the village each morning and afternoon.
The ski-in / ski-out village offers a large range of lodging close to the lifts. Choose from Silver Start selection of accommodation from luxury hotels to comfortable, spacious apartments
| Ski Terrain Area |
3065 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 50%
Advanced: 20%
Expert: 10% |
| Vertical Rise |
760m |
| Elevation |
1915m |
| Base Elevation |
1155m |
| Longest cruising run |
8km |
| Lifts |
12
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
7m
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| Nearest City |
Kelowna – 45mins to 1.5 hours |
| Airport |
Kelowna – 1.5 hours |
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SUN PEAKS (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
Sun Peaks is the 2nd largest ski area in Canada and with abundant sunshine between regular dry snowfalls, this makes Sun Peaks a great ski holiday destination. Its reputation for reliable snow conditions has been proven over 40 years of operations. Sun Peaks is a charming, family friendly village with three mountain peaks featuring 3,678 skiable acres including 122 runs and 12 gladed areas!
Enjoy a variety of terrain: two alpine bowls, cruising green and blue runs, steep and deep, and gladed stashes loaded with powder. Green, blue, and black runs can be accessed from the top of every chairlift, allowing everyone to choose their favourite run and meet back at the bottom of the chairlift.
Sun Peaks also offers a variety of activities for everyone – dogsledding, tubing, snowmobiling, ice skating and sleigh rides, just to name a few.
At the centre of it all is the ski-in, ski-out alpine village where you can choose from a wide variety of accommodation options. From lodges to condominiums, they are all within a short distance of the slopes.
| Ski Terrain Area |
122 trails including 12 gladed areas
Beginner: 10%
Intermediate: 58%
Advanced: 32%
Expert: 0%
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| Vertical Rise |
881m |
| Elevation |
2152m |
| Base Elevation |
1255m |
| Longest cruising run |
8km |
| Lifts |
11 including 3 high speed quad chairlifts
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
5.5m
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| Nearest City |
Kamloops – 45mins |
| Airport |
Kamloops – 45mins |
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FERNIE (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
Fernie Alpine Resort boasts 5 alpine bowls and some of the best snow falls in Canada. Legendary powder and limitless terrain best describe Fernie’s snow conditions. Averaging an annual snowfall that could cover a three storey building and voted one of ‘Skiing’ magazines “top five resorts for powder” make this a leading winter vacation resort.
Mountains of snow, mountains of adventure! An amazing 29 feet of natural snow blankets the ski area’s impressive alpine bowls nestled in the majestic limestone cliffs of the Lizard Range in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. This is the fastest growing resort in Canada, “top ten in North America’, ‘most improved’ and ‘best new lifts’ are just a few of the notable awards this resort has earned. You choose your level of adventure at Fernie, steep and deep or smooth and gentle, you will love the incredible variety of terrain.
Fernie's mountain adventure centre offers a huge variety of day or evening activities to supplement downhill skiing and riding. Choices include moonlight snowmobile tours, snowshoeing, dogsledding, sleigh rides with a cowboy dinner option, cross-country skiing, and torchlight runs.
A wide variety of new on mountain ski-in / ski0out accommodations are available in the mountain's village and as the resort is located only minutes from the historical mining of Fernie, there are many options for dining, shopping and activities
| Ski Terrain Area |
114 trails, 5 bowls & tree skiing
Beginner: 30%
Intermediate: 40%
Advanced: 30%
Expert: 0%
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| Vertical Rise |
857m |
| Elevation |
1925m |
| Base Elevation |
1068m |
| Longest cruising run |
5km |
| Lifts |
10 including 2 high speed quad chairlifts
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
8.75m
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| Nearest City |
Cranbrook – 1.5 hours |
| Airport |
Cranbrook – 1.5 hours / Calgary – 3.5 hours |
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KIMBERLEY (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
Welcome to Kimberley Alpine Resort, which features the best combination of sun and light Purcell powder snow of any resort in Canada! With over 1,800 acres of terrain, 80 named runs and glades, and a variety of ski-in, ski-out accommodations, there's plenty to discover at Kimberley Alpine Resort. The hill offers numerous long, true fall-line runs of all levels, covered with light, dry interior-range powder.
Located in the Purcell Range of the Canadian Rockies, Kimberley offers stunning scenery, and a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere that lets you make the most of your ski getaway. On the mountain, there's newly enhanced beginner's area, exciting long trails for the intermediate skier, and gladded areas and steep terrain for the advanced skier and rider.
The fun continues into the evenings, where you can enjoy night skiing on weekends, take a moonlight mountaintop snowshoe fondue tour, or listen to live music in the Stemwinder Bar and Grill. Just a few minutes from the resort is the city of Kimberley, known as the "Bavarian City of the Rockies". Enjoy all the shopping and dinning in the quaint German-themed Platzl.
The spectacular Trickle Creek Residence Inn by Marriott redefines ski-in / ski-out as the premier slope skid accommodation. Known as the 'Bavarian City of the Rockies', the European flavoured downtown is located just 2.5km from the ski area.
| Ski Terrain Area |
80 trails over 1800 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 42%
Advanced: 38%
Expert: 0%
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| Vertical Rise |
751m |
| Elevation |
1982m |
| Base Elevation |
1230m |
| Longest cruising run |
6.4km |
| Lifts |
5 including 1 high speed quad chairlift
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
4m
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| Nearest City |
Cranbrook – 20 mins |
| Airport |
Cranbrook – 20 mins / Calgary – 4 hours
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RED MOUNTAIN (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
Red Mountain Resort has been named one of the Top Ten Resorts of North America by Forbes Magazine, and is quickly becoming one of North America’s most sought-after mountain destinations.
At Red, visitors can choose from 87 runs spread across two stellar mountains that feature everything from wide-open groomers to steep, powder-filled glades. With more than 1,685 skiable acres and 880 metres of vertical terrain serviced by 6 total lifts, there is a lot to explore at Red. The abundant snow, friendly staff and locals, and the short lift lines are just a few reasons why guests fall in love with Red.
If downhill skiing or snowboarding on a mountain with epic terrain and uncrowded slopes is your dream, then Red Mountain Resort is your ideal destination. Red offers varied terrain catering to skiers and riders of all ability levels. From gradual slopes on the magic carpet and new beginner runs to challenging intermediate runs on Paradise and extreme skiing on the north side of Granite Mountain, Red truly has something for everyone.
Other activities include back country touring, cross country skiing, Cat & Heli skiing, snowmobiling and dogsledding.
At an elevation of 1023m, Rossland is one of Canada's highest cities and only 5 minutes from the resort. It is home to approximately 3500 residents who share a passion for mountain living. Quaint shops, excellent dining and friendly service are only a few reasons why is has been voted Canada's Best Ski Town.
| Ski Terrain Area |
87 trails over 1685 skiable acres
Beginner: 15%
Intermediate: 40%
Advanced: 45%
Expert: 0%
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| Vertical Rise |
888m |
| Elevation |
2075m |
| Base Elevation |
1183m |
| Longest cruising run |
7km |
| Lifts |
6
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
7.5m
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| Nearest City |
Rossland – 5 mins |
| Airport |
Castlegar – 30 mins
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PANORAMA (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
Facts:
British Columbia is home to some of the world's most immense ski mountains. Within its impressive 1220 vertical metres, Panorama Mountain Village offers some of Canada's longest fall-line cruisers, backcountry style skiing in Taynton Bowl, and the biggest and best freestyle Terrain Park in the Canadian Rockies region.
The Taynton experience is complemented by super-long cruising runs featuring Panorama’s award-winning grooming. For freestyle enthusiasts, an expert and an intermediate terrain park flesh out the mountain’s offerings with rails, tabletops and halfpipe. The terrain is broken down into 15% beginner, 55% intermediate/advanced and 30% expert. Situated on the edge of the famous Bugaboos, Panorama is part of the largest heli-ski region in the world. Take a Heli-Ski day trip direct from Panorama into the high alpine backcountry.
You're here to ski or ride, but at Panorama Mountain Village there is so much more. You'll find a range of winter activities for the whole family including dogsledding, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and even mountaintop fondue!
At Panorama you'll sleep right on the mountain, which means you just step out of your door each day and go! We have a range of accommodation from the budget-oriented lodges to premium level town homes.
| Ski Terrain Area |
120 trails over 2847 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate/Advanced: 55%
Expert: 25%
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| Vertical Rise |
1220m |
| Elevation |
2375m |
| Base Elevation |
1155m |
| Longest cruising run |
5.5km |
| Lifts |
9 including 2 Express Quad Chairs
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
4.8m
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| Nearest City |
Calgary – 3 hours |
| Airport |
Calgary – 3 hours
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KICKING HORSE (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort brings to mind rugged adventure in its very name. And rugged adventure is what you’ll find in the resorts magnificent setting in the Purcell Range of the Canadian Rockies. Surrounded by six national parks, Kicking Horse is as scenic as it is exhilarating.
Kicking Horse is known for its fine, dry Purcell “Champagne” Powder and its northeast facing slopes are ideally positioned for retaining snow. The resort thrills skiers and boarders with its 1260m vertical drop. The terrain consists of gentle beginner slopes, long groomed corduroy linking trails, open powder bowls, tight chutes and extreme steeps.
There are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy at Kicking Horse. Get to know the resorts trails with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Cross-country skiers enjoy 14 km of trails ranging from softly rolling track for beginners to more difficult terrain for advanced skiers. There's hundreds of miles of frozen travel to explore via snowmobile and and ice climbers looking to challenge their skills will find more than 60 trails within an hour of the resort. Kicking Horse also offers snowshoeing, telemark skiing and flight sightseeing.
Many accommodation options are available at the foot of the slopes within Kicking Horse Village. Alternatively, the nearby town of Golden is about a 20 minute shuttle bus ride away and offers additional accommodation.
| Ski Terrain Area |
106 trails over 2750 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 20%
Advanced: 45%
Expert: 15%
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| Vertical Rise |
1260m |
| Elevation |
2450m |
| Base Elevation |
1190m |
| Longest cruising run |
10km |
| Lifts |
5
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
6m
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| Nearest City |
Calgary – 3 hours |
| Airport |
Calgary – 3 hours
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REVELSTOKE (BRISTISH COLUMBIA)
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Located in the Selkirk mountains of British Columbia, just minutes from the established town of Revelstoke, Revelstoke Mountain Resort offers lift, cat and heli skiing and snowboarding in one mountain playground. With an average area snowfall of 15m annually, the resort features the longest lift-serviced vertical descent in North America at 1,713 metres and 3,031 acres accessed by 2 high-speed quad chairs, an eight-passenger gondola and a Magic Carpet lift on our dedicated beginner slope. A mid-mountain lodge features breathtaking vistas and full-service restaurant with espresso bar, deck with barbeque and retail shop.
With majestic alpine bowls, legendary tree skiing, a continuous fall line and lofty rolling groomers, the terrain options are endless. Another half-million acres of snow-cat and helicopter skiing and snowboarding terrain are offered by Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing. The Snow School offers fun, high-quality educational programs for all abilities, and features innovative new courses such as cat and heli ski preparation and backcountry adventure and education, all taught by industry Pros.
Located in the new village base area, the new Nelsen Lodge condominium hotel features luxurious Studio to 4 Bedroom suites offering stunning mountain views, and amenities that include retail and rental shops, lift ticket and skier services, a restaurant and lounge, gourmet bakery and deli, media room, workout facilities and hot tubs. Revelstoke is easily accessed by ground transport after flying into International airports in Kelowna or Kamloops, British Colunbia, or in Calgary, Alberta.
| Ski Terrain Area |
52 runs over 3031 acres
Beginner: 10%
Intermediate: 42%
Advanced: 48% |
| Vertical Rise |
1713m |
| Elevation |
2225m |
| Base Elevation |
512m |
| Longest cruising run |
15.2km |
| Lifts |
4
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| Terrain Park |
No |
| Average Snow fall |
15m
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| Nearest City |
Calgary – 4 hours |
| Airport |
Kelowna – 2 hours |
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BANFF (ALBERTA)
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Uncrowded slopes, Abundant snowfall, Mountain towns alive with spirit - all within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. This ski region is made up of two cool mountain towns and three incredible ski resorts.
Sunshine Village is renowned for its lengthy season from mid-November until late May. Just 15 minutes from the resort town of Banff, Sunshine Village offers over 3,300 acres of terrain on three mountains, with an average annual snowfall of almost 10 metres! The resort features 3 different mountains to explore and the novel opportunity to ski or ride in both the province of Alberta and British Columbia on the same run.
Spectacular scenery awaits at Lake Louise with uniquely beautiful terrain that is both vast and varied. With 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the Rockies' most challenging terrain.
Norquay has been a family tradition since 1926. Skiers and snowboarders will find terrain for all levels, including groomed runs, bumps and a terrain park. Not only does Norquay have the only night skiing in the Bow Valley but at Norquay, you can ride the only lit terrain park.
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Sunshine |
Norquay |
Lake Louise |
| Ski Terrain Area |
107 runs including chutes and bowls
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 55%
Advanced: 25%
Expert: 0% |
28 runs over 190 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 36%
Advanced: 28%
Expert: 16% |
139 trails over 4200 acres
Beginner: 25%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 30%
Expert: 0% |
| Vertical Rise |
1070m |
503m |
991m |
| Elevation |
2730m |
2133m |
2637m |
| Base Elevation |
1658m |
1630m |
1646m |
| Longest cruising run |
8km |
1.2km |
8km |
| Lifts |
12 including 1 Eight Passenger High Speed Gondola
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9 |
| Terrain Park |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
9.25m |
3m |
3m |
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| Nearest City |
Calgary to Banff – 2.5 hours |
| Airport |
Calgary to Lake Louise – 3 hours |
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JASPER & MARMOT BASIN (ALBERTA)
Facts:
Located in the breathtaking, vast and ruggedly mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin is a ski destination that inspires lasting memories. The national park boasts deep valleys that are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, waterfalls and lakes frozen in time, carpets of thick, green forests blanketing the earth and the serene beauty of the snowcapped peaks carries on as far as the eye can see. One of these peaks is host to the 1,675 acres of superb slopes that make up Marmot Basin. Only 20 minutes from the town of Jasper, Marmot Basin offers 3,000 vertical feet of superb skiing and snowboarding.
With 84 marked trails, the terrain is nicely varied; from long, gentle, winding novice runs to steep, high alpine bowls and chutes and glade skiing through verdant pine forests. The ski and snowboard runs are split evenly between easy, intermediate and advanced, making this an ideal destination for the whole family and all abilities.
After an exhilarating day on the slopes, the town of Jasper offers everything a visitor might want. With a permanent population of 4500 residents, Jasper has managed to preserve a small-town feeling while offering amenities you’d expect from a world-class winter resort.
Jasper offers a variety of accommodation choices to suit all tastes and budgets. From oversized rooms located right downtown, to family-style units complete with full-service kitchens, to private lakeshore cabins, there's something for everyone.
| Ski Terrain Area |
84 trails over 1675 acres
Beginner: 30%
Intermediate: 30%
Advanced: 20%
Expert: 20% |
| Vertical Rise |
914m |
| Elevation |
2612m |
| Base Elevation |
1697m |
| Longest cruising run |
5.6km |
| Lifts |
9 including 1 high speed quad
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| Terrain Park |
Yes |
| Average Snow fall |
4m
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| Nearest City |
Calgary – 5.5 hours
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| Airport |
Calgary – 5.5 hours
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