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.

All three beds were just right

LAKE LOUISE, AB — Lake Louise is a premier winter destination offering over 20 outdoor activities...

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A completely different mountain experience

Want to give the skis or board a break for a while, or maybe you don’t even ski or snowboard but you...

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Cahilty Lodge offers the best ski tips

SUN PEAKS, BC — Sun Peaks offers a wide range of accommodation options, including a few that offer...

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Sun Peaks: more than a family affair

From past visits to Sun Peaks, located just outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, I concluded it...

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A village of simplicity

SUN PEAKS, BC — Sun Peaks, located only 30 minutes outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, is a...

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Dining and party options endless

SILVER STAR, BC — It’s not your usual taxi you’d take to dinner; this one is solely unique to Silver...

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From Nordic to snowshoeing at Silver Star

SILVER STAR, BC — The architecture of this village will strike you as fun, lively and very welcoming...

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Riding the Outback at Mount Washington Resort

MOUNT WASHINGTON, BC — A dude walks up to a bar that houses a surf board overhead and orders up a...

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On the Island it's white and green

MOUNT WASHINGTON, BC — Vancouver Island is full of exceptional adventures that can keep anyone busy...

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Mount Washington's Nordic bliss

MOUNT WASHINGTON, BC — If you are looking for some Nordic action that will knock your boots off...

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Canada's island of snow

MOUNT WASHINGTON, BC — When someone says the word island to you, do you immediately think of palm...

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Mount Washington

Mount Washington's Outback

COMOX-COURTENAY, BC — Mount Washington Alpine Resort has a vibe all its own. There is only one place...

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Up close with Ucluelet's celebrated visitors

UCLUELET, BC — The west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia is a treasure trove of...

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Catching waves on British Columbia's West Coast

UCLUELET, BC — We arrived eyes wide open. Pulling up to Long Beach, snuggled along British Columbia...

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Ucluelet makes the most of that Pacific bounty

UCLUELET, BC — When it comes to dining, Ucluelet has some exceptional options to fuel you and your...

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