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.

Journey to Ucluelet a relaxing odyssey

UCLUELET, BC — The Village of Ucluelet takes its name from the local tribe which means "the people...

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Ucluelet's famous and unique winter adventure

UCLUELET, BC — It’s not known as the Wild Pacific Trail for nothing. Set along the shoreline of...

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Whistler's problem is a good one

WHISTLER, BC ?  With endless amounts of epic skiable terrain, a flurry of options in top-notch...

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Oh where oh where will I lay my head

WHISTLER, BC — With its unique pedestrian village filled to the brim with accommodation, restaurant...

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Whistler is one great big party

WHISTLER, BC — I call Whistler “Canada’s Vegas” due to the scope of fun to be had both on and off...

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Whistler

The secrets of Whistler/Blackcomb

WHISTLER, B.C. — There are many great debates to have when in Whistler, such as where to party...

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Whistler

The Secrets of Whistler/Blackcomb

There are many great debates to have when in Whistler, such as where to party, which restaurant to...

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Take a tour at Kicking Horse

GOLDEN, BC — If you’re looking to tweak a backcountry adventure this year, a day of helicopter...

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Sunshine delivers turns to remember

BANFF, AB — Well what can I say. Sunshine Village just never seems to disappoint! But who would be...

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Sunshine Village Banff

From the archives: the history of Sunshine Village

From the early days of CP Rail surveys and summer camps, to ski pioneering, to the buildout of...

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A return to the sticks thanks to Sunshines ski school

BANFF AB — It’s funny how I get the butterflies, a little nervous to be on the snow. Me! I have been...

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Sunshine Village's wild side

Even just standing at the lip of it is intimidating. Sunshine Village’s Delirium Dive is infamous...

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Staying at Banff's only on-mountain lodge

BANFF, AB — I would suggest it’s one of this country’s coolest accommodation options. There is...

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A Locke on Lake Louise

What one receives out of life comes back to how much passion one brings to the table. With the...

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Lake Louise Village is the perfect home away from home

Lake Louise Village has accommodations and amenities for all kinds of travellers, whether one wishes...

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