Canada as a ski destination
You have to say that relatively few Danes have travelled to Canada to ski. I don’t think it’s because people underestimate Canada as a ski destination. But the distance is simply too far and too expensive when great pistes are no further away than Austria and France.
That said, there are 10–15 great ski resorts in Canada, and some destinations get an incredible amount of snow. Lift queues in Canada aren’t particularly long either, which means you can ski a lot once you’re there.
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Canada’s nature is in a league of its own, and in many places you’re also not far from other natural areas that are incredibly beautiful.
But if you’re going to Canada, set aside 2 or 3 weeks to get the most out of the long journey. As a rule, travel time alone takes 1–2 days, and there’s plenty to experience once you’re there.
A superb ski area in Canada
Whistler/Blackcomb – This is probably the area most Swedes head to if they go to Canada to ski or snowboard, and it’s clearly the best resort in Canada. The lift system is well run and everything is fairly new. Snowminds has some Swedish ski instructors there.
As elsewhere in Canada, there are huge opportunities for off-piste skiing in glorious powder. There are more than 30 lifts and over 200 km of pistes. Around 10 metres of snow falls over the year.
If you’re a snowboarder, the area is truly outstanding—both for experienced riders and beginners. There’s off-piste, parks, pipes, box jumps and more. It has everything a snowboarder could wish for, plus lots of people snowboard there.
When you’re not up on the mountain, Whistler/Blackcomb also has plenty to offer. There are an incredible number of shops and restaurants where you can get great food at good prices. You can also visit various clubs, bars and nightclubs.
If you’re heading to Canada, I definitely recommend everyone go to Whistler. There’s so much going on, and the area is big enough that you can easily fill 2–3 weeks. It’s also been named the best ski resort in North America.
Another great ski area
Lake Louise is one of the larger areas in Canada. As mentioned above, it sits alongside other ski areas and is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains region. An incredible amount of snow falls there in a season—I’ve read it can be up to 15 metres over the year.
There are around 100 km of pistes in Lake Louise.
If you’re an experienced skier, you’re ready to head to Lake Louise for off-piste skiing. If you’re not skiing off-piste yet, I actually wouldn’t recommend going to Canada—then you’ll clearly get more out of simply going to France.
Heliskiing is possible in Canada
If you’ve always dreamed of trying heliskiing, it’s legal in Canada. So if you’ve been skiing for many years and want to try something truly outstanding, you can take a helicopter up to a mountain summit and have an experience you’ll never forget.
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FAQ – Questions about ski trips to Canada
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What are the 5 best ski areas in Canada?
- Whistler, the most famous
- Banff, huge snowfall
- Panorama
- Revelstoke
- Sun Peaks
When is the ski season in Canada?
The ski season in Canada is like in Europe, from December to March/April. Prices are best at the end of the season or at the beginning, and the same goes for the number of people.
Who goes to Canada to ski?
Typically, it’s those who love freeride, because Canada gets significantly more snow than we get across Europe. Canada is also for you if you want to try heliskiing.
Is skiing better in Canada than in the USA?
Lift queues are typically longer in the USA, Canada usually has better snow, the USA has larger ski areas, and it’s generally a bit more expensive than Canada.