While the Calgary sunshine has many dreaming about spring, there’s still time to get your winter sports fix. With some of the world’s most coveted ski and snowboard destinations on our doorstep, you don’t have to go far to find incredible powder. Here’s when the biggest ski hills near Calgary are expected to close for the season so you can plan some spring skiing.

Castle Mountain

If you really want to ski Castle this season, hurry because there’s not much time left! The season is ending in early April, but you can get unlimited spring skiing for the last four weeks for an insane deal of only $109 + GST.

Where: HWY-774, Pincher Creek No. 9, AB
Closing for the season: April 6, 2025

Nakiska Ski Area

Calgary’s closest mountain is a quick and easy trip for great weekend skiing thanks to plentiful snowfall and state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment. According to On The Snow, Nakiska is expected to stay open until late April, weather permitting.

Where: 2 Mt Allan Dr, Kananaskis, AB
Closing for the season: April 20, 2025

Mt. Norquay

Mt. Norquay is a top ski and snowboard destination in the Banff area, with runs for all ski levels. They are set to stay open until late April, weather and snowfall dependant, so get out there!

Where: 2 Mt Norquay Road, Banff, AB
Closing for the season: April 21, 2025

Lake Louise

Ski or snowboard the Rockies at Lake Louise resort in Banff National Park. As per the resort’s website, it’s looking like you can hit the slopes until the beginning of May!

Where: 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise, AB
Closing for the season: May 4, 2025

Marmot Basin

Hit the stunning slopes of Jasper at Marmot Basin before the season’s over. With the highest base elevation of any major Canadian ski area, spring skiing is wide open until early May, so plan your trip!

Where: 1 Marmot Road, Jasper, AB
Closing for the season: May 4, 2025

Banff Sunshine

If you want to send off the ski season in style, you can’t go wrong with Banff Sunshine. It’s one of the most famous ski and snowboard destinations in the world! Get a spring ski pass online that’s valid until the Slush Cup in mid-May.

Where: 1 Sunshine Access Rd, Banff, AB
Closing for the season: May 19, 2025

Get out there and make the most of it!

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Alicia Lyons

Alicia Lyons

Staff Writer

Alicia is a storyteller who chased the sun all the way to Calgary and decided to stay. When she’s not writing, she can be found stumbling along nature trails, curling up under a fuzzy blanket with a good book, or finding any excuse to eat.

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