Canada Ski Holidays

The original great outdoors

Canada is a huge country and one that’s thought of as the original ‘great outdoors’, offering stunning views and beautiful scenery, Canada is quite rightly rated amongst the premier destinations for winter sports and cheap ski holidays.

Canada has numerous resorts to choose from, but Whistler and Banff top the popularity stakes for Canada ski resorts. With a wide variety of slopes and off piste skiing, it is not surprising that first time visitors are soon looking for ski deals to Canada time and again. Once you've experienced the fantastic facilities and high levels of service at a ski resort in Canada, it's hard to choose anywhere else.

A truly remarkable ski holiday destination

Rich in culture and heritage and boasting over 41 national parks diverse in wildlife and spectacular scenery, Canada is a truly remarkable ski holiday destination. The scenery is simply breathtaking and ski holidays to Jasper will treat you to some of the most spectacular landscapes that Canada ski holidays have to offer.

Kicking Horse Mountain was once only accessible by helicopter until the first class hotels and restaurants were developed, now the resort offers some tough slopes for advanced skiers with its sparkling soft snow giving it the nickname ‘Champagne of powders’.

The locals extend a typical North American warm welcome to visitors, and with fine cuisine and excellent shopping facilities for a ski holiday, Canada will quickly earn a special place in your heart. Book ski deals in Canada at Holidayhypermarket.co.uk.

Canada ski holidays fact file

• Airport - Calgary (YCC), Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG) and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL)
• Flight time from UK - 9 to 10 hours
• Transfer time - Expect anything from 1½ to 5½ hours depending on resort
• Currency - Canadian dollar
• Languages spoken - English and French
• Après ski - Varied, it’s best to check individual resorts
• Recommended for - All skier, some resorts are geared to the more advanced thought so check before booking
• Season - November to April, however some glacier regions may stay open through until June

Canada info

• In Canada the winters are long and winter sports holidays to Canada are steadily gaining in popularity with British tourists.
• Canada has played host to the Winter Olympics twice, in Calgary in 1988 and more recently in Vancouver in 2010.
• Canada has the world’s longest land border between itself and the United States, believed to be just less than 4,000 miles long.
• The resorts are many and varied with a great choice for all levels of ability. Heading over to Alberta and British Columbia will see you skiing in the famous Rockies, whilst if you head to Quebec or Ontario, you can call the Laurentian Mountains home throughout your stay.

Things to do on Canada ski holidays

Heli Skiing Your guide will take you by helicopter to pristine slopes where you can ski uninterrupted. It’s not cheap but it’s the ultimate ski experience especially for small groups of advanced level skiers.

Tubing Whizz down the slopes in a huge inner tube, this is one the whole family can enjoy with absolutely no experience needed!

Sleigh Rides This is especially beautiful when taken at night; ride through the magical scenery as the snow glistens in the moonlight. Blankets are provided and usually a hot beverage or two.

Ice Walking Take a guided tour through frozen canyons and across iced river beds, past frozen waterfalls. The scenery here is unbelievable so don’t forget your camera.

Slopes in Canada

Beginners will appreciate the long gentle slopes of Tremblant, and the warm, friendly atmosphere of Fernie.

Intermediates skiers will appreciate some of the more challenging slopes that many resorts have to offer.

Advanced skiers find Banff and Whistler very popular especially with those looking for group ski holidays to Canada.

Family ski holidays to Canada

Canada is a predominately English speaking nation meaning ski schools for children and beginners are highly likely to be with English speaking tutors.

The resorts on Canada ski holidays hardly ever get overcrowded as there are so many to choose from. This is perfect for families with children as there is no hanging around between runs and hardly ever any queuing.

Crèche and Kindergarten facilities will vary from resort to resort so it’s wise to check before booking if this is something you are going to need. Always book child care and ski lessons in advance if possible because places get booked up early.