Unknowingly, we have entered the winter season, and many countries and regions have already welcomed the snow.
In addition to the essential holiday activities such as Black Friday shopping, buying Christmas gifts, preparing for Christmas and New Year’s feasts, the exciting skiing and ice skating season has also begun.
Perhaps only those who live in Canada can understand how important winter sports are for both adults and children here. When I first came to Montreal, a friend suggested that I learn a winter sport, so I wouldn’t feel that winter is too long and cold. Unfortunately, I am not a sporty person.
But for locals, they prepare for some weekends to go skiing, and some people go skiing every week.
Today, I want to introduce to you five distinctive ski resorts from west to east in Canada, mainly to give you a rough idea of the thriving winter sports culture in Canada.
1. Wiesler Ski Resort (Whistler)
It has to be said that Western Canada is blessed with natural ski resorts because of the Rocky Mountains. The province of British Columbia, where Vancouver is located, has always been known for having some of the most beautiful pistes and ski facilities.
Wiesler Ski Resort was the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The ski resort is connected by two peaks, Wiesler and Blackcomb.
As a result of the Winter Olympics, the facilities here, including the slopes and cable cars, have been renewed. For example, you can take the cable car directly from Wiesler to Blackcomb, and many people also go to sit in the summer to see the beauty of the two peaks up 360 degrees.
Moreover, Wiesler is a complete resort, and in addition to skiing, you can also enjoy food, such as the famous Japanese restaurant there, which is worth trying.
2. Big White Ski Resort
It is characterized by the possibility of skiing from the door all the way to the slopes, and returning home with snow skiing at night. This is Canada’s largest slide-in-and-out ski resort.
3. The famous Banff Ski Resort (Banff)
Banff itself is a scenic tourist town and a national park. There are more than 100 bars and restaurants in the town.
With a free car ride from Banf, you can reach three nearby ski resorts: Banff Sunshine, Canada’s highest ski resort, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay Ski Resort.
The three ski resorts above are all world-class individually, and if you’re staying in Banff, you can buy a package ticket to try all three.
About 45 minutes by car from Banff is the famous Lake Louise Ski Area. This ski resort was named Canada’s Best Ski Resort in 2017. Of course, because the scenery and snow quality are superb.
4. Mount Fernie Ski Area (Fernie)
This is for highly skilled professionals. The advantage of this ski resort is that it can receive snow between 8 and 11 meters deep per year, and the snow is of good quality and soft and smooth – something that really not every ski resort has.
Skiing here can make snow powder like surfing, which is the dream of many ski enthusiasts.
5. Mont-Tremblant
Ontario and Quebec in the east have large populations, but the peaks are not as beautiful as in the west. Mont Tebran in Quebec is the best ski resort in the east.
The architecture here has a very European touch, and all kinds of snow sports can be found here. Many people praise its cable car for its speed and efficiency.
No cars are allowed in this resort, very laid back and relaxing. Because in Quebec, you can enjoy French food after snowskiing – what could be more European?
I recommend ski resorts in Canada, mainly because they are good value for money. British media have made statistics that compared with the United States and Europe, the prices of ski resorts in Canada are very reasonable.
For example, at Canada’s three major ski resorts, a six-day cable car package in Wiesler, Banff and Mount Tbrown averages between $600 and $1000,100, or about $100 to $180 a day.
Other costs such as ski lessons, renting boots and ski equipment, and drinks at the ski resort are inexpensive – of course, skiing is still more expensive than other sports.
Of course, people from all over the world choose to come to Canada in winter, not only to ski, but also to eat and drink during the holidays, and to meet fellow people from all over the world. Have fun this winter.