Snowshoeing

Strap on those snowshoes and let’s make some tracks! Snowshoeing in Western Canada is one of the best ways to get the Canadian winter experience, one step at a time. Whether it’s trekking through the snowy forests of Kananaskis or stomping up the stunning viewpoints at Murrary Ridge in Fort St. James, BC, there is a trail out there for every snowshoer to enjoy a quiet winter escape in Western Canada.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Snowshoeing in British Columbia and Alberta is a chance to connect with nature in a magical way. Spot wildlife like deer or elk by the day, and witness the breathtaking northern lights dancing overhead by night at certain ski areas.

Sounds like fun? Check out stories on various British Columbia and Alberta destinations where you can snowshoe and enjoy the best of a Western Canadian winter.

Ice Road

A historic rock cairn, rimed and grey, looks out over Lake Athabasca. With her gloved hand, Hanna...

Grande Prairie

Over the span of a few hours at Wapiti Nordic Ski Club in Grande Prairie, Breanna Gordon has managed...

Wonderland trails winter Quesnel

Quesnel is a town of about 10,000 people and 13,000 more in the surrounding area - a lot larger than...

Lake Louise

The Bhagchandani family had driven to Banff before, but as they were about to have their first day...

SkiNorthAB

Did you know that Edmonton isn’t even 50 per cent of the way north across the top of Alberta? There...

The Sunshine Coast is located on the southern coast of British Columbia, Canada, extending 177km (110mi) between the entrance to Desolation Sound on...

Cypress Hills

Sun sparkles on snow at the top of the quad chair at Hidden Valley Ski Resort. At 1,400 metres (4...

Mount Cain Alpine Park is home to the Mount Cain Ski Area in northern Vancouver Island just southeast of Woss, British Columbia, Canada. Mount Cain...

SilverStar Mountain Resort is located within BC's Okanagan, just 25 km outside of Vernon. Kelowna's International Airport is 75 km south of SilverStar...

Rossland plays host to one of Canada's oldest winter carnivals, and Red Mountain Ski Resort. Located 200 km north of Spokane, Washington, Rossland is...

Skiing sunset

This mountain resort and town that shares the same name is located along the Trans-Canada Highway, 410 km west of Calgary, or 200 km north of the...

A full mountain village, Panorama is found just outside of Invermere along the Powder Highway - 275 km south-west of Calgary, or 135 km north of The...

Found on Vancouver Island, Mount Washington is located approximately 40 km west of Comox which is found on the east side of the Island. Stare at the...

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...

Located along the Trans-Canada Highway 265 km west of Calgary, Alberta, Golden is home to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. 

Also along the Powder Highway, Fernie Alpine Resort and the town that shares its name is located approximately 95 km east of Cranbrook's Canadian...

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...