 Ski Resorts
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Canada | _ | | _ | | | Banff and the Banff National park area consist of Mt Norquay,Lake Louise and Sunshine Village, Canada.
Located just 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport, the Banff-Lake Louise area has attracted visitors since the 1880's with its plentiful snow and inspiring mountain landscapes.
Ski or ride three resorts - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village Mountain Resort. all on one lift ticket, with over 250 runs and 7700 acres of terrain to explore. Float through the powder. Ride a rail in multiple terrain parks. Cruise wide-open groomers. Dive into legendary steep chutes, the resorts of Banff/Lake Louise offer all this and more.
Visitors can choose lodging in:
The town of Banff with a large variety of accommodations, restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Or, try the more laid back, Lake Louise Village offering a handful of lodges including the world famous Chateau Lake Louise.
For a completely different ski/ride vacation we invite you to escape and stay mid mountain at the Sunshine Village.
Once you're here, it will be easy to take a breather mid-run and soak up the incredible scenery of Banff National Park. If you've got some energy left at day's end, explore the pubs, clubs and hot tubs that make for one of the best aprŠs scenes in Canada. An evening stroll down Banff Avenue reveals a plentiful mix of hip lounges, lively pubs & restaurants, and over 200 unique shopping experiences.
With one of the longest seasons in the west, from mid-November to late May, great snow is a given in Banff-Lake Louise.
Banff also offers a large variety of winter activities in and around Banff National Park including dog sledding, ice climbing, snowmobiling and natural hot springs.
This winter, discover a special place where there are more mountains than million-dollar condos, a place where you'll find real snow, real people and real good times in surroundings so spectacular the United Nations has declared it a World Heritage Site. Experience three world-class resorts - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village - in the heart of Canada's Protected Playground, Banff National Park.
Fairmont Banff Springs * 5 Night Stay Free * Nov 30 - Dec 18, 2008
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise * 5 Night Stay Free * Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2009
Banff * 7 Night Kids Ski Free Family Package * Jan 4 - Feb 12, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Big White is situated on the edge of the Monashee mountains, a mere 56 km from Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley. The village accommodates Canada's most modern totally ski-in/ski-out resort properties and provides you with everything you'll need for a great vacation within walking distance.
Voted `Best Weather' by Ski Canada Magazine, you too can feel the difference natural snow makes as you cruise the long rolling groomers, hit the powder bowls or watch your mates ride the rails and try their luck at the Olympic sized super pipe. Big White is the second most popular resort in super natural British Columbia, one of the world's greatest snow sport states.
Big White is fun for the whole family. Once the chairlifts stop, Big White comes alive with exciting activities for all ages. Join in the torchlight parade, watch the fireworks spectacular, win prizes at the kids' carnival night, and meet new friends at the "Taste of Big White" or around the open air fire pits.
Big White * 7 Night Ski-Free/Stay-Free * Jan 24 - Feb 5, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Fernie Alpine Resort is the resort powder lovers dream of, with an average annual snowfall of over 29 feet! With over 2500 acres of terrain and over 2800ft of vertical, 5 spectacular open bowls, ridges & glades, there is endless adventure on this mountain. A wide variety of brand new on-mountain ski-in/ski-out condo-style accommodations have been developed, as well as, improved base area facilities. Skiing Magazine put it best when they said, " Fernie Alpine Resort is another magical place where temperatures are mild and snowfalls massive!"
Fernie Alpine Resort * 4 Night Package * January 5 - 23, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, North America's newest snow resort, opened in the 2000-01 season. Located on the western side of the Rocky Mountain Trench, Kicking Horse is quickly gaining a reputation for exciting terrain covered in legendary Rocky Mountain champagne powder snow.
Ski or ride the Canadian Rockies' biggest vertical and 4,133 feet, all lift accessed and fall-line. The 8 passenger gondola takes you up 3,800 vertical feet in 12 minutes to maximize you on-snow time. Take the challenge of top to bottom runs or access the Stairway to Heaven chair to stay in the high alpine with its sensational soft snow.
The home of the Eagle's Eye Restaurant, enjoy smart skiers lunches or intimate dinners in Canada's most elevated dining experience at 7,700 feet. There is something for everyone at North America's "secret no more".
Cozy Vagabond Lodge * 4 Night Powder Season Package * Jan 5 - 29, 2009; Mar 16 - Apr 12, 2009
Copper Horse Lodge * 4 Night Early Season Package * Dec 12 - 21, 2008
Glacier Lodge * 7 Night Discount Package * Jan 5 - 30, 2009
Mountaineer Lodge * 7 Night Discount Package * Jan 5 - 30, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Deep in the heart of Western Canada's legendary helicopter-skiing country, Red Mountain Resort provides the kind of skiing experience rarely found anymore.
Red Mountain is one of the oldest ski resorts in Canada. Nestled in the Monashee Mountains in southern British Columbia, the town of Rossland began its life as a gold-mining town. Now, the slopes surrounding the town draw avid skiers and snowboarders to its steep terrain and especially to its backcountry areas. The resort offers a "ski anywhere" terrain policy opening up some of the best off-trail tree skiing in North America.
The resort includes two mountains, Granite and Red Mountains, covering 1,200 acres of skiable terrain. This place is heaven for experts. One-third of its 83 trails are marked for "extreme caution," offering thrills for the more adventurous. The resort offers a vertical drop of 880 meters (2,900 feet). Only 10% of the runs are good for beginners and are mostly located in the Paradise area. However, some of these are at high altitudes and provide great views. Forty-five percent of the resort's trails are marked for intermediates, most of which are in the Paradise area, as well.
At Red Mountain, expert snowboarders are in heaven, too. They are drawn by the "snowboard anywhere" policy opening up some of the steepest and most extreme terrain in the country. Most snowboarders come to Red Mountain for the freeriding. Heli-skiing has been recently added to the list of delights offered by the resort.
In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, winter visitors enjoy snowmobiling, backcountry touring, and cross-country skiing (25 kilometers/16 miles of trails).
The town of Rossland itself is small and quiet. It doesn't have a resort feel to it, but rather boasts the authenticity of a real town with long-time residents. The resort's crowd-free runs and some of the most extreme terrain in the world invites anyone with a taste for adventure to grab their skis and snowboards and head for Red Mountain.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Completed in 2002, the Delta Sun Peaks Resort is a world class, luxurious, year-round destination resort located approximately 50 miles from the Kamloops International Airport. With breathtaking views on all sides, it is the only 4-Diamond property in the interior of British Columbia and is located in the heart of Sun Peaks Village.
The Delta Sun Peaks Resort is a luxurious, full service hotel offering a variety of services and facilities for guests to relax and enjoy. Take advantage of the 3 outdoor hot tubs and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains or enjoy a meal at the award winning Mantles Restaurant. The restaurant is open daily and a children's menu is available and ages six and under eat free. A Children's Creative Centre is available with toys, games, and activities. A Business Center, catering, special event and conference facilities are also available.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Welcome to Silver Star Mountain Resort, located in the interior of Super Natural British Columbia, Canada's skiing and snowboarding mecca. This Resort offers 115-plus runs on 3,065 skiable acres, serviced by over 12 modern lifts. Most notably, Silver Star annually enjoys over 700 cm (23 feet) of light, dry, powder snow. Combine that with an average temperature of -5C (23F) and the result is truly unbelievable skiing and boarding. From easy, cruiser-friendly Vance Creek to expert-haven Putnam Creek, there is literally something for everyone. With its rare mid-mountain location, this uniquely colourful village offers a variety of fantastic ski-in, ski-out access.
It's easy to see why some of the best freeskiers in the world grew up with Silver Star as their backyard: the varied terrain and award winning TELUS Park are a freerider's dream come true! Geared towards rider progression, TELUS Park features a wide range of tabletops, hips, funboxes, rails, S & C boxes, wall rides, plus a halfpipe. A dedicated big air site allows development for more advanced riders, while the race centre and dual mogul courses provide high-speed thrills for those who like it fast. Combine park tunes, a host of freestyle events, plus a brand new "Park Bully" groomer that will provide more of the immaculate grooming that Silver Star is renowned for, and you can see why TELUS Park Silver Star is truly a breeding ground for freestyle talent.
Silver Star also offers exceptional Nordic skiing. Many Olympic teams including the USA, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand have already choosen to train on the resort's 105 km of trails, in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics to be hosted by Vancouver & Whistler. With a variety of terrain and an average temperature of -5 C Silver Star is perfect for comfortable long-distance skiing. The resort also boast two fully certified biathlon ranges and 4 km of lit trails for night skiing.
There are so many exciting activities at Silver Star, you'll want to extend your holiday just to fit them all in. Whether you want to test your prowess on the mountain, trying out "hero powder" on the double black diamond runs, or just relax beside a romantic stone fireplace, the choices are endless. At Adventure Park, you can speed downhill on truck-sized inner tubes, the kids can ride their own snowmobile and Brewer's Pond is ideal for a classic Canadian game of hockey or a leisurely ice skate. If you are looking for something different, why not view the scenery around Silver Star's beautiful village on a thrilling snowmobile ride through the picturesque snow covered trees? Or perhaps you'd prefer to discover the natural wilderness of the mountain on an unforgettable guided snowshoe tour or sleigh ride. Whatever you choose to do, you will have a fantastic time at our world class resort. Silver Star has something for everyone. Whether you want to relax, unwind or experience the thrill of the mountain, you'll find it all at Silver Star.
The charming, Victorian inspired village offers convenient ski-in, ski-out access to Silver Star's boutique retail shops, restaurants and caf‚s. The magical village offers an excellent selection of hotels, a purpose-built international ski hostel, award-winning vacation homes, and suites and condos each with their own unique style and warm hospitality. This pedestrian only, mid-mountain village provides ski-in, ski-out access from every doorstep.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Mont Tremblant Resort is located in the beautiful Laurentian mountains of Quebec, Canada. It offers the perfect setting for your winter vacations and summer escapes. With over 600 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain, a picturesque village and the best public golf courses in Quebec, there's lots to see and do. Find lodging and special vacation packages right here. Experience winter and summer at its best at Mont Tremblant !
| | | _ | | _ | | | When Whistler Mountain opened in February of 1966, few people understood the impact the resort would eventually have on the North American snow scene. How could they? No one had ever attempted anything on such a large scale before. Today, Whistler Blackcomb virtually defines the big-mountain resort scene with the highest vertical, biggest acreage, most glaciers, best glades, a renowned terrain park and, arguably, the world's best mountain bike park. The longest winter season in North America in combination with summer glacier skiing and riding, alpine sightseeing and hiking, and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park make Whistler Blackcomb a year round, world class resort destination.
Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside * 7 Night Stay Free * Jan 4 - Feb 12, 2009
Chateau Whistler * 4th Night Free * January 14 - 26, 2009 | | | | | | |
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