Nakiska Ski Area
Overview
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Only 45 minutes west of Calgary, Canmore is the perfect basecamp to tackle the Canadian Rockies. With its own mountain town charm, Canmore is home to great dining and many winter adventures. Places such as Kananaskis Provincial Park for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing, plus the ski slopes of the Bow Valley (Sunshine, Norquay and Lake Louise) will leave any snow-seeker satisfied. Canmore has been on the world stage many times with its internationally acclaimed Nordic ski centre, located just minutes from the town centre. Nakiska Mountain Resort is what is known as Calgary's closest Rocky Mountain ski resort. It's located about 45 minutes west of the city and is set within Kananaskis Provincial Park. Home to four lifts and lots of terrain that is perfect for beginners or intermediate skiers, Nakiska makes for a great stop for anyone looking to get conditioned before they tackle the steeper terrain of the mountain resorts further down the Trans-Canada highway.
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Average Temperature
-5°
Average Season Snowfall
100 inches
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
See the latest weather and ski conditions at Nakiska Ski Area, with our snowfall reports updated daily for 24-hour, 48-hour, 7-day and total snowfall, as well as base snowpack.
Weather
CANMORE WEATHER
Snow Conditions (comprehensive)
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Trail Map & Statistics
Trails
Top Elevation
7,415 ft
Vertical Rise
2,412 ft
Base Elevation
5,003 ft
Snowmaking
Yes
Rideable Area
1,021 acres
Runs
Longest Run
2
Total Runs
79
Beginner:
13%
Intermediate:
59%
Advanced/Expert:
28%
Difficulty
Terrain Parks
2
Number of Lifts
6
Lift Details
Three High Speed Quads Chairs, one Double Chair, two Magic Carpets
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Resort Info
About the Resort
Destination Type- Skiing and snowboarding
- Cross country skiing
Season
Early November to mid April
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dog Sledding
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Tube Park
Other Winter Attractions
Five minutes from the base of Nakiska is the Kananaskis Village. The Delta Kananaskis Lodge has great food, lovely suites and a giant hot tube with your name on it.
Email
Phone
Special Passes
RCR Card
M.A.X. Pass
Rentals
✔
Lessons/Ski School
✔
On-Hill Village
✖
On-Hill Accommodations
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On-Hill Food Details
Nakiska offers a variety of on-mountain dining or grab and go options. There is also the Finish Line Lounge for a pint and pub grub.
Getting There
Getting There
Nakiska is really not that far from Calgary, Canmore or Banff.
Driving
From Calgary, join all the other snow hounds as they bolt from the city heading west on highway 1. You'll take the turnoff for highway 40 into Kananaskis Country. It's only 83 km from the west side of the city to the parking lot.
From the west, like Canmore or Banff, you'll be taking highway 1 going east towards Calgary. Take that turn off south into Kananaskis country on highway 40. From Canmore it's 56 km and Banff 81 km.
Flights
Calgary International Airport is your closest airport. Rental cars are available at the airport complex.
Directions
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