Discover Canada’s Premier Ski Destinations Welcome to a winter wonderland! Canada’s top ski destinations are not just about the snow; they offer a complete experience that combines adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking beauty. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a beginner looking for your first adventure, these destinations promise unforgettable experiences. Below are the top 3
Your guide to the hidden treasures in Jasper National Park – some of Jasper’s best kept secrets are now out. Jasper National Park is oft forgotten as a remote part of central Alberta, with the adjacent Banff National Park taking the spotlight for most visitors. As the relatively quiet and secluded cousin of tourist hotspots
Discover the most Instagram-worthy spots in the Canadian Rockies and bask in the picturesque natural beauty. Looking for inspiration for your next getaway? Here’s a curated list of the most Instagram-worthy spots you need to visit during your trip to the Canadian Rockies. While scrolling through numerous travel photos on social media, we’re often left
A curated itinerary for your trip to Lake Louise with top 5 things to do. Lake Louise is a spectacular destination in the summer with its glacial waters, and a winter haven for ski enthusiasts and a myriad of things to do. Anyone who has visited the destination in these seasons is privy to the
If Jasper was a person, it would be the friend that asks you how you’re doing – and listens. Jasper is an easy-going alpine town. As soon as you arrive you feel like you’re family, but somehow no time has passed. It’s the type of atmosphere that’s inclusive, kind, and always up to have a
Lake Louise is known for its dramatic mountain ranges, vast lakes, and mesmerizing wildlife. If you are into exploring the outdoors, there really is no better place than the heart of Banff National Park. But where to start in Canada’s quintessential winter wonderland, when there are so many things to do? We get it. It
Snowdays! Remember that feeling you had when you were little? The feeling of anticipation, of excitement, and of sheer joy? Maybe it was something like sticky snow under your feet, the kind that you could roll into the perfect snowball to launch as far as you could muster. Maybe it was swooshing down the ski slopes, and spraying your little brother when you came to a flying stop. Whatever the moment, it’s the feeling of joy that simply can’t be mistaken for anything else. I look out at this winter wonderland, I am overtaken by a feeling of joy and gratitude, and my mind is fluttering between all of the ways to play out there.
It’s worth noting that the Canadian Rockies are a mega destination, and if I were to draw a rectangle starting at the bottom right corner, it would span from Calgary, moving left to Banff, further on to Lake Louise, north to Jasper and finally eastward bound to Edmonton. It’s a largely diverse area boasting world-renowned ski resorts, extraordinary wildlife, large national parks, remarkable mountains, and of course Castles, but to know all of that is to barely scratch the surface. For me, the magic of this place is in the little moments that bring out our childlike joy. Here are some my favorite ways to play in this winter wonderland –
It goes without saying that the Canadian Rockies have truly remarkable skiing and riding, but what’s really incredible is just how untouched and raw the terrain here feels, which seems to remind us of how unique this playground. For skiers and riders, you can explore an array of resorts for any liking. From Lake Louise, home to the World Cup Downhill, to Norquay, the closest resort to the town of Banff with a range of pistes, or even to Marmot, Jasper’s local secret, there really is terrain that can match any skill set, no matter how novice or experienced you may be. And for those looking for things outside of skiing, there are still ways to soar to the mountain tops without having to strap skis to your feet. Visit the Banff Gondola for a classic vantage point from Sulphur Mountain overlooking the valley, and climb the mountain from the comfort of a gondola cabin.
