Stories

Love to ski in BC or Alberta? Gear up for your next epic winter adventure! Our stories, researched by some of Canada's top writers, bloggers, and influencers, take you straight to the heart of skiing in Alberta and BC.

They've carved turns, shredded slopes and ventured into backcountry powder to uncover the best ski and snowboard experiences in Alberta and British Columbia. From the perfect ski trip itinerary to winter activities beyond the hill to après-ski gems, we dig deep to give you everything you need for the ultimate ski vacation in Western Canada.

Ramping up the dining experience

PANORAMA, BC ? Say what you will about resort villages, they're good on gas. The best part about...

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1,000 peaks, 4,000 vertical feet

PANORAMA, BC ? When the SnowSeekers crew landed in Panorama Mountain Village, we checked into our...

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Life lesson from a ski bum

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, BC — When I moved to Western Canada six months ago I was incredibly green to...

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A walk through the forest

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, BC ? Some things are inescapably synonymous with one another: peanut butter...

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Menus at the Hot Springs tickle the taste buds

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, BC ? With the wealth of opportunities to be found at the Fairmont Hot Springs...

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Wipe away the stress at Fairmont Hot Springs

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, BC ? I'm not going to lie. When I first heard that I was going to the Fairmont...

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Fort Smith nourishes the arts

FORT SMITH, NWT ? Fort Smith, located just above the Alberta border in the Northwest Territories, is...

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Searching for the aurora in Fort Mac

FORT MCMURRAY, AB ? Alberta's Winter Road begins north of Fort McMurray, but before you hit that...

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Alberta's oldest community a real gem

FORT CHIPEWYAN, AB ? Located 280 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Fort Chipewyan (or Fort Chip as...

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A lifelong passion for carving

FORT SMITH, AB ? Now retired from his 'civilian job,' Sonny MacDonald is a larger-than-life, self...

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Banff's Bison restaurant lives up to its hype

During my tour of Banff's Johnston Canyon, my guide, Anick Cadieux, couldn't stress enough that I ha...

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Mount Norquay delivers one sweet ride

A modest hill overshadowed by Lake Louise and Sunshine, Mount Norquay is an excellent winter...

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Mount Engadine brings back memories

CANMORE, AB — As we are driving on the Smith Dorian–Spray Trail Road behind Canmore, my wife...

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Running in the woods

My adolescent dream of being a coureur des bois, an unlicensed fur trader navigating the Canadian...

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Johnston Canyon's breathtaking winter beauty

Johnston Canyon offers a lot. From the tranquility, to the hiking, and even some wildlife, the walk...

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