Canada Ski Holidays Guide

Canada is a huge country and might be thought of as the original ‘great outdoors’. Offering stunning views and beautiful scenery, Canada 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.

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 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.

• Whistler – Positioned high in the Rocky Mountains and a favourite amongst the skiing community, Whistler offers everything you could ask for in a winter sports destination, from excellent on/off piste skiing for every level of ability, to superb snowboarding conditions. Traditional dog sledding and gentle sleigh–rides are among many other things that give Whistler its enormous appeal. Fantastic scenery is on show from every frosty window of Whistler's superb hotels and ski chalets. Canada is one of the world's top ski destinations and Whistler is one of the very best resorts there is.


• Banff – Set in a national park with numerous resort facilities to suit a varying tastes, Banff offers skiing for all levels, huge cross country skiing terrain, ice-skating, hot spring swimming and NHL Ice Hockey among many other things. The exciting and varied après–ski will suit almost every taste.

Key facts

• Languages spoken - English and French.
• Currency - Canadian Dollar.
• Food - Good value, typical North American steaks, large portions and plenty to choose from.
• Flight times - Fly into Calgary, flight time being approximately 9hrs from London or Manchester.