Skating

There’s something timeless about skating, especially when it’s on the stunning outdoor lakes and rinks of Western Canada. At Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia, skating comes with a side of panoramic snowy mountain views. Over at Lake Louise, you take centre stage, skating on a natural frozen lake with the Rockies as your backdrop.

It really doesn’t get better than this. Skating in Western Canada is an immersion into winter’s splendour. with each turn linking you to shared memories with friends and family and the nature around you.

Ready to lace up and make memories on the ice? Find more insights into the top destinations for skating in British Columbia and Alberta below.

Edmonton's vibrant winter patio scene provides you with ways to connect with friends, enjoy time...

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Nakiska

Aren’t we lucky to live in a city with so many activities to choose from? Each season offers tons of...

Carve into champagne powder at one of Kamloops ski resorts or cross country ski by the light of the moon. Peddle your bike through some incredible...

Nestled in the far southwest corner of Alberta, Waterton is one of the most distinctive mountain parks on the planet. Shaped over centuries by wind...

Medicine Hat is a city in southeast Alberta, Canada located along the South Saskatchewan River. It is approximately 169 km (105 mi) east of Lethbridge...

Manning Park is a recreational paradise with Alpine and Nordic skiing in the winter; snowshoeing and exploring in the spring; hiking, camping, fishing...

The town of Kimberley and its ski resort is located along the Powder Highway and is so close to the Canadian Rockies International Airport, that...

Google "snow ghosts" and Big White Ski Resort images will likely fill your feed. Filled with resort amenities, the full mountain village of Big White...

Apex Mountain Resort has everything you're looking for. Unique, challenging terrain, tons of the lightest snow around & friendly locals.

For those looking for something different try an ice fishing adventure in Lesser Slave Lake, 255 km north of Edmonton.

Jasper can be described as one of Canada's most authentic ski towns. Home to Marmot Basin Ski Resort, Jasper is located in the Canadian Rockies about...

Hidden Valley is located in the picturesque evergreen forest of the Cypress Hills. The trails are diverse, offering gentle slopes for beginners...

Canyon Ski Resort offers families and individuals of all ages an Alpine Recreational Facility that is close to home. Located in Red Deer, the heart of...

Home to the 1988 Olympics, Calgary is a gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the chance to live as an Olympian at Calgary Olympic Park.

Sun Peaks Resort is a full mountain village located 60 km from Kamloops and its international airport.

Recognized as one of the world's premier winter ski resorts, the Town of Whistler and its Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort is found 125 km north of...