While we haven’t gotten our first big snowfall yet, this week’s teaser has probably put ski season on your mind. If powdery slopes are calling your name, then you might only have to wait a little longer. Here’s when the biggest ski hills are expected to open in Alberta for the season.

Mt. Norquay

Mt. Norquay is a top ski and snowboard destination in the Banff area, and they’re one year shy of their 100th anniversary! This ski hill has runs for all ski levels along with a terrain park, tubing, and night skiing!

Opening Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Where: 2 Mt Norquay Road, Banff, AB

Nakiska Ski Area

Calgary’s closest mountain is well-known for it’s long ski season thanks to plentiful snowfall and state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment to top it up when needed. Their tentative preview weekend is set for November 8-15th, so keep your eyes on the forecast!

Opening Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2024
Where: 2 Mt Allan Dr, Kananaskis, AB

Lake Louise

Lake Louise is the biggest ski resort in the Rockies and it’s also located in Banff National Park. Keep your fingers crossed for lots of snow, because they’re tentative opening date is Friday, November 8th.

Opening Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024
Where: 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise, AB

Banff Sunshine

Banff Sunshine Village might be one of the most famous ski and snowboard destinations in the world! With three mountains and heated lifts, it’ll be another good year in the Rockies, Alberta. The opening date is currently set for Friday, November 8th – Mother Nature dependent!

Opening Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024
Where: 1 Sunshine Access Rd, Banff, AB

Marmot Basin

It’s been a challenging time for Jasper, but Marmot Basin is excited to welcome visitors with open arms. They were lucky not to sustain any structural damage from the Jasper Wildfire, and with a light dusting of snow already on the mountains, their crews are busy getting lifts ready to go. Their website lists a tentative opening in “mid-November” so stay tuned Alberta!

Where: 1 Marmot Road, Jasper, AB
Opening Date: Mid-November, 2024

Castle Mountain

Located in southern Alberta is beloved for its dry powder snow and terrain that draws thrill-seekers from all over the province and beyond. They have a current tentative opening date of December 6th, but we’ll see how the conditions play out and keep our fingers crossed for sooner!

Opening Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024
Where: HWY-774, Pincher Creek No. 9, AB

It won’t be long before it’s time to hit the slopes – have fun out there!

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Alicia Lyons

Alicia Lyons

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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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