What do
other skiers have to say about the amenities and location
"The condo was absolutely fabulous.
It was cozy and convenient with all the modern amenities we could
possibly want. It was the perfect location for going out at night
in Canmore as well as easy access to Banff Park and the various ski
hills.
We especially liked the roof top
hot-tub. It was a great way to relax after a day on the slopes."
Natalie Coombs -- Toronto
Skiing and Snowboarding
Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay, offer a
tri-pass for those who want to enjoy all three mountains for a
special price.
The area ski season normally starts late November and continues through
to early May.
Click here for more details and driving times to the local resorts
listed below.
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Lake Louise (60 minute drive) the largest ski/snowboard resort in
the Rockies (at least until 2007 - when Kicking Horse may over take
Lake Louise).
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Mount Norquay (15 minutes) Mount Norquay has everything you need
for a great day of skiing or riding, no matter what your ability.
They also offer the only night time skiing in the area (Friday nights
only).
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Nakiska
(45 minutes) 1988 Olympic downhill events were held here.
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Sunshine Village
(20 minutes) Rated as Calgary Herald's Reader's Choice Award,
crowned with Edmonton Journal's "King of the Mountains" award and Ski
Magazine Gold medals for : Terrain, Challenge, Value, and Scenery;
Silver medal for Dining. This is the resort most of the locals
go to.
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Wintergreen (25 minutes) Slightly smaller and not world
renowned but still fine for the novice skier.
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Fortress
Mountain -- Closed for 2005. Fortress mountain is a very
unpretentious ski area that caters to skiers and snowboarders who
appreciate powder snow, affordable prices, no crowds, rugged Rocky
Mountain scenery.
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Kicking Horse (90 minutes) the furthest resort in the area but
well worth it for the serious skier. In 2004 it was rated the
best resort for powder skiing in the world by
CNN and Travel + Leisure Magazine
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For the die hard there is
cat skiing, and
heli skiing. For those who wish to go but have never been
you may want to
read up on the activities for helpful tips.
If you are wondering whether to haul your
own skis along with your are rent you can check out
http://www.skibig3.com/z04/onmountain/rentals.html for ski rental
information from Lake Louise, Sunshine and Norquay. If you are
thinking about switching between resorts and want to rent skis from one
place for the whole week then check out
http://www.gearupsport.com/skis_main.html.
Cross
Country Skiing
From beginner to world class it is right there in Canmore. The
1988 Olympic cross country skiing events were held at the
Canmore Nordic Centre. The Nordic Centre offers over 60 km
of trails.
For those
who want to check out the scenery a little further from Canmore there
are also Mt. Shark Cross Country Ski Trail System (20 minute drive)
Ribbon
Creek Cross Country Ski Trails (20 minutes)
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may change their information at any time. If something stated on
this page is critical for your trip please confirm the accuracy of the
information with the company involved.
