Western Canada Ski Resort Opening Dates 2024-25
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Ski season 2024-25 is on, with Alberta ski resorts including Lake Louise, Sunshine, Nakiska and Norquay leading the charge. Marmot Basin and Canyon are slated for this weekend, and in BC, you'll be able to ski Whistler, Big White and Sun Peaks.
So when will your favourite resort be opening? Read on to find Alberta and BC ski resort opening dates and start your countdown.
Typically, Alberta ski resorts lead the way in November. BC ski resorts join in later in November and into December.
Check back frequently-we'll be updating this page regularly as new opening dates are announced or confirmed.
Note: all opening dates are projections, dependent on weather.
Alberta ski resort opening dates 2024
With cooler temperatures in the eastern front of the Canadian Rockies and the foothills, Alberta ski resorts typically open between early November to early December. Here are projected opening dates for the 2024-25 season.
ski resort | opening date 2024 |
| Canyon Ski Resort, AB | Nov 23, 2024 *pending |
| Castle Mountain Resort, AB | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Hidden Valley Ski Resort, AB | Dec 21, 2024 *estimated |
| Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort, AB | early Dec, 2024 *estimated |
| Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB | Nov 5, 2024 OPEN NOW |
| Marmot Basin, AB | Nov 22, 2024 |
Mount Norquay has declared a Nov 1, 2024 opening day, potentially making it the first to open in Western Canada—weather dependent.
| Alberta ski resort 2024 opening dates, cont'd | |
| Mount Norquay, AB | Nov 16, 2024 OPEN NOW |
| Nakiska Ski Area, AB | Nov 16-17, 23-24 *preview weeks |
| Nitehawk Adventure Park, AB | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Pass Powderkeg, AB | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Snow Valley, AB | Nov 19, 2024 *estimated |
| Sunshine Village Ski Resort, AB | Nov 8, 2024 OPEN NOW |
| WinSport Olympic Park | Nov 22, 2024 *tentative |
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BC ski resort opening dates 2024
Owing to the warmer Pacific climate, BC ski resorts open a little later than Alberta's do, generally. BC hills tend to start opening in late November or early December, with most open by mid-December.
ski resort | opening date 2024 |
| Apex Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 7, 2024 |
| Baldy Mountain Ski Resort, BC | Nov 29, 2024 *preview weekend |
| Big White Ski Resort, BC | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Cypress Mountain Resort | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Fernie Alpine Resort, BC | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Grouse Mountain | Dec 6, 2024 *estimated |
| Hudson Bay Mountain, BC | Dec 7, 2024 |
| Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 6, 2024 *estimated |
| Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Manning Park Resort, BC | Dec 14, 2024 *estimated |
| BC ski resort 2024 opening dates, cont'd | |
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | Dec 7, 2024 |
| Mount Timothy Ski Area | tbd, 2024 |
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Mt Seymour | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Murray Ridge Ski Area | Dec 7, 2024 *estimated |
| Panorama Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Phoenix Mountain, BC | Dec 20, 2024 *estimated |
| Powder King Mountain Resort, BC | Nov 21, 2024 |
| RED Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 14, 2024 |
| Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | Dec 14, 2024 |
| Shames Mountain, BC | Dec 7, 2024 *estimated |
Photo:
Marty Clemens
Skiing and boarding above the clouds at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort.
| BC ski resort 2024 opening dates, cont'd | |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC (nordic) | Nov 15, 2024 |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC (alpine) | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Sun Peaks Resort, BC | Nov 23, 2024 |
| Troll Resort, BC | Dec 7, 2024 *estimated |
| Whistler Blackcomb, BC | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Whitewater Ski Resort, BC | Dec 6, 2024 |
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