Find An Alberta Ski Area

Nestled in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown river valley, the Edmonton Ski Club has been a cornerstone of the city’s winter sports scene since 1911. As we look forward to a carbon-neutral future, our historic lodge has made way for an interim day lodge, offering upgraded facilities for the 2024/25 season. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels can enjoy our Read more...

Located just round the corner from Elkwater, in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Hidden Valley offers 660ft of winter playground. You will be skiing the highest point between the Rockies and New Labrador with stunning views across the prairies. Hidden Valley offers a café, lodge, snow school, rental shop, terrain park and consistent snow conditions. The runs are diverse and promote Read more...

Sunridge is Edmonton’s premiere local ski area with winter activities for all ages and abilities.  There are six lifts, which includes a triple chairlift, a new quad chairlift, and two carpet lifts that take you quickly up the hill and 12 runs and two terrain parks offer lots of fun on the way down. There is a dedicated skiercross course Read more...

Home to three sprawling mountains that provide distinct, uninterrupted views, Banff Sunshine Village sits on the continental divide allowing you to ski and snowboard in both Alberta and BC at the same time. Located 8km west of Banff, Sunshine proudly offers 12 lifts and 138 runs; it is a prime location for skiers and snowboarders to spend an entire weekend Read more...

Skiing & Snowboarding Rabbit Hill Snow Resort is the largest Capital Region Ski and Snowboard Resort located in the scenic North Saskatchewan River valley 15 minutes South West of Edmonton. Rabbit Hill offers over 40 acres of ski and snowboard trails as well as one of the best Terrain Parks in Western Canada. Need some lessons? No problem. Rabbit Hill’s Read more...

Mt Norquay is Banff’s closest ski resort and is only an hour drive from Calgary. Celebrating their ninety-fifth season, Norquay has long been known as a family fun destination. From gentle green runs, rolling blue groomers, to some of the best challenging steeps of the World Famous Lone Pine that overlooks the beautiful Town of Banff, Norquay has a great Read more...

Winter fun for the whole family awaits you at Canyon! Canyon Ski Resort is Alberta’s largest non-mountain ski area with 538 feet of vertical and 23 runs; everyone gets a slope to suit their preference! Canyon proudly offers over 80 acres of skiable terrain, with 6 lifts to get you there. With an extensive lighting system illuminating your way, you Read more...

Fort McMurray’s Vista Ridge ski area boasts 60 skiable acres, featuring two quad chairlifts.  The ski area also offers a beginner area serviced by 3 conveyor lifts, a terrain park and a 4-lane Tube Park with conveyor lift.  There are two warming huts at the base area and a covered community ice rink. Vista Ridge is located 15 km East Read more...

The Gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the proud site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, Nakiska features some of the best cruising and carving trails in the Rockies. A great resort to learn the sport of skiing and snowboarding with wide-open runs groomed to perfection. As the closest ski resort to Calgary, it is a family favourite not only because Read more...

Located in the breathtaking landscape of Jasper National Park – an 11,000 square kilometer protected area that is an integral part of the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. Ski Marmot Basin is a truly unique skiing destination that is a feast for the eyes and rejuvenation for your soul. Ski Marmot Basin’s facilities and services include seven (7) lifts, Read more...

Vast and varied, pristine and inspirational, a friendly wilderness that’s authentically Canadian. Lake Louise Ski Resort welcomes you with big smiles and open chairs. Located in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, let the legendary 4,200 skiable acres of world-class terrain speak for itself, while Mother Nature does the rest. Lake Louise’s unique layout with beginner, intermediate and expert runs Read more...

What started in the 1960s as Paskapoo Hill where Calgarians learned to ski, has evolved into a world-class recreational mecca. People of all ages can learn to ski or snowboard, practice mogul runs and train to be on the podium on Western Canada’s largest halfpipe. WinSport Canada Olympic Park prides itself for its perfectly groomed corduroy snow. There are 14 Read more...

Uncrowded, Unspoiled and Even Better at Night!  Pass Powderkeg is your Friendly Neighbourhood Ski Hill. Welcome to the PPK, the perfect place for families to ski and ride! Opened in 1938, Pass Powderkeg is located in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass in SW Alberta, about 140 km from Lethbridge and just 230 km from Calgary. Pass Powderkeg is a community-owned ski area, Read more...

Closer to Heaven, Down to Earth. That’s Castle! Castle Mountain Resort (CMR) is Alberta’s most authentic mountain experience. The resort, occupying an exceptionally beautiful, and snowy, location in the Westcastle Valley of the Southwestern Alberta Rocky Mountains, is located 2.5 hours southwest of Calgary. Castle is the only resort in Alberta with drive-to, ski-in/ski-out accommodations. The resort is well known Read more...

Kinosoo Ridge has served as North Eastern Alberta’s premiere downhill ski facility for 35 years. There are 13 runs of varied skiing ability. Many runs are fully lit for the night and most are serviced by snowmaking capabilities ensuring great snow conditions for the entire season. Kinosoo Ridge features terrain parks (helmets recommended), tube park and new lodge. Read more...

At Snow Valley, we Make Winter Fun! As Edmonton’s busiest outdoor winter recreation area, we feature two carpet lifts, a triple chair, and a quad chair. Enjoy the fully-groomed slopes on various levels of terrain, including both a beginner terrain park and full park. Indoors, our 17,000 sq. ft. lodge has a full-service tech and rental shop, Guest Services, Training Read more...

Families and groups with a variety of abilities can ski and snowboard together in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whispering Pines Ski Hill is located near Worsley, in the North West Peace River Country in the Clear Hills. Whispering Pines Ski Hill features 1 Chair lift, 1 T-Bar a Handle Tow, a fully equipped lodge, chalet, rental shop, ski and Read more...

Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park started in 1960 and is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and a hard working crew of staff. Over the years Nitehawk has grown from a quaint ski hill to a multi-purpose recreational area and facility. Nitehawk offers nine exciting runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, and a large variety of terrain park Read more...