Alberta

Is it possible for a destination to boast both world-renowned ski resorts and serene, lesser-known slopes? The answer is yes: cue Alberta.

From iconic ski spots like Lake Louise, Marmot Basin, and Banff Sunshine Village to hidden gems at Castle Mountain and Nakiska, skiing in Alberta promises epic pow, stunning landscapes and adventure like you’ve never experienced before.

The fun doesn’t stop at skiing and snowboarding. You name it, Alberta's got it: snowmobiling through forest trails, ice skating on frozen lakes, cozy après ski retreats and vibrant mountain festivals.

Ready to ski and snowboard in Alberta?

Our Alberta stories unlock the winter magic, capturing the true spirit of Alberta skiing and all the best ways to enjoy winter in Alberta.

Which ski card or ski package is right for you?

Sep 24, 2019

As you ride the chairlift to the top of your favourite run, are you thinking about the fresh tracks...

Eddie the Eagle lands in Calgary to show his support for the Calgary 2026 bid

Nov 4, 2018

When Eddie the Eagle (Michael Edwards) finished last in both his ski jumping events in the 1988...

Webcam roundup

Mar 26, 2019

March 27, 2019 – End of March and the hills are getting a dump of pow! We all know spring skiing is...

Castle Mountain

Castle Provincial Park, Alberta’s newest park, is worth the drive

Feb 27, 2018

You know your kids are pumped and impressed by the scenery when they’re snapping photos and singing...

Castle Mountain

Put Castle Mountain Resort and Pincher Creek on your family’s must-do list

Feb 8, 2018

With its rolling prairie hills and mountain views, a recent visit to Pincher Creek and Castle...

Camrose

Find your winter stoke in Camrose County

Feb 5, 2018

As a skier raising three little skiers in Alberta, it always feels a little strange going east...

Tres, Tres, Tres Massive

Feb 3, 2020

Snow sloughs over the hump of the large cliff I’m standing above, trickling down over the rocks...

Waterton National Park

Here’s how to have a wonderful winter weekend in Waterton

Jan 17, 2018

“Every time I drive into the park it's so breathtaking,” Pat Morris tells me on a sunny afternoon in...

pass powderkeg

Pass Powderkeg makes it a pleasure for skiers and riders to learn the ropes

Jan 16, 2018

“I can almost connect my turns!” first-time snowboarder, Ivy Folkhard says, grinning from ear to ear...

Castle Mountain

Castle Mountain Resort is your #BucketlistAB full mountain experience

Jan 15, 2018

The walls in the day lodge at Castle Mountain Ski Resort are lined with bold photos of skiers and...

Frank Slide Interpretative Trail in the Crowsnest Pass

The day Turtle Mountain moved

Jan 15, 2018

On April 29, 1903 at 4:10 a.m., 82 million tons of rock broke off Turtle Mountain’s summit and came...

Cypress Hills

How to spend an awesome winter weekend in Cypress Hills Park

Jan 15, 2018

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

pass powderkeg

Pass Powderkeg an unexpected gem of ski hill

Jan 14, 2018

Tucked into the Crowsnest Pass and backing onto backyards in the town of Blairmore, Pass Powderkeg...

Waterton National Park

Waterton Lakes is your private park in the winter

Jan 13, 2018

Waterton Lakes National Park and I have been best friends for half a century. It was our go-to for...

Medicine Hat

The Hat gets hip: Coffee, craft beer and one cool clay factory

Feb 12, 2020

The giant Saamis Tepee fades from view as I exit the highway and head into Medicine Hat’s historic...

Tongue on the Post

Warm up at Tongue on the Post

Jan 9, 2018

Burrr. January can be so cold. It’s impossible to just chill (yes, pun intended) and listen to some...

Waterton Lakes National Park

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

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...