Skiing in Canada
A staggering country offering some of the best skiing on the planet. Canada is a land of vast plains, huge lakes and, best of all, towering mountain ranges. The skiing here is immense, and it’s all done with jaw-dropping scenery as a backdrop. Our 11 featured resorts vary from small and quaint to the big and bold, but they all promise an awesome ski holiday experience. Expect amazing snow, genuine and friendly locals and outstanding terrain to suit all abilities.
Take your pick from the very best ski hotels, ski condos and private homes in the best eleven ski resorts in Canada including Whistler, Sun Peaks, Silver Star, Big White, Tremblant, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Panorama, Kicking Horse and Fernie.
City Stopovers
Add another dimension to your holiday experience.
Building a city break or an excursion into your holiday itinerary is both easy to do and relatively inexpensive, and is a great way to experience a little bit more of Canada.
From the Atlantic to Pacific coasts, Canada is a vast country with an amazing wealth of things to do and see, from trans-Continental rail journeys through spectacular scenery, to whale watching off Vancouver Island, to a visit to the impressive Niagara Falls. Add to that an array of vibrant and culturally diverse cities to visit, and you have the perfect compliment to your Canadian ski holiday.
Here’s a brief introduction to our top 10 Canadian stopovers and excursions, however we can tailor any itinerary to suit your individual requirements – call us for details and advice.
VancouverA vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a strong Pacific Rim influence – stay at the Fairmont Waterfront Centre Hotel or the Pan Pacific Vancouver. Suitable for: Whistler, Sun Peaks, Silver Star & Big White |
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CalgaryGreat city for a quick break after an Alberta or BC ski trip – stay at the Fairmont Palliser in downtown. Suitable for: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Panorama, Kicking Horse & Fernie |
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VictoriaA short float plane ride, or a ferry from Vancouver through the Gulf Islands. Suitable for: Whistler, Sun Peaks, Silver Star & Big White |
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TofinoWhale watching in the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island from late March onwards. Spectacular scenery with a choice of beach-front hotels. Self-drive car rental recommended. Suitable for: Whistler, Sun Peaks, Silver Star & Big White |
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TorontoA must-visit culturally diverse city with great shopping – stay at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown. Suitable for: Any resort |
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NiagaraBest combined with a Toronto stopover. Can be done both as a day-trip or stayover trip. Great choice of hotels close to the Falls. Self-drive car rental recommended. Suitable for: Any resort |
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MontrealStay in Montreal’s largest hotel – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth – which is connected to the extensive underground shopping network and subway. Suitable for: Tremblant |
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QuebecStay at the impressive Fairmont Chateau Frontenac (the centre of old Quebec) and ski Mont St Anne, Stoneham and Le Massif. Suitable for: Tremblant |
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Rail through the RockiesUnique overnight scenic rail journeys through the Rockies from Jasper to Vancouver. Prices include cabins and all meals. Prices on request. Suitable for: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler |
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NHL Ice HockeyWatch NHL Ice Hockey at its very best – The Canucks (Vancouver), the Flames (Calgary) or The Canadiens (Montreal). Suitable for: most resorts when combined with a city stopover |
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