Does Canada have good skiing?

Absolutely! Canada’s skiing is world-class, with fluffy powder, epic mountain views, and top-notch resorts. It’s basically a winter sports paradise.

Where can you go skiing in Canada?

You’ve got choices! Whistler in British Columbia & Banff in Alberta are the most iconic spots with stunning slopes and plenty of charm.

What is the best ski month in Canada?

January to March is prime time for skiing in Canada. The snow is deep, the runs are in top condition. But if you’re trying to avoid the crowds, December or April are great too.

What is Canada’s biggest ski resort?

Whistler Blackcomb takes the crown for this one. It’s massive, with over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain - and the après-ski is just as legendary!

Canada Ski Vacations & Trips

Name: Ski Canada
Brand: Contiki
Price: 2876 USD
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CANADA SKI VACATIONS & TRIPS

Lift passes, equipment & more for Canada

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Join us in Whistler & Banff for the ultimate Canada ski vacation.

Ever wondered why Canada is known for some of the best ski resorts in the world? Well it’s time you found out. Join us in Whistler and Banff for days spent on the slopes and evenings spent getting to know an awesome group of 18 to 35s.

Ski Canada

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At Contiki, we take care of all the details for ski trips so you can spend more time enjoying your time on the Canadian slopes.

Equipment rental? Lift passes? Ski lessons? You’ll get access to great rates on all ski vacation extras on your trip so you can keep the cost of your vacation down.

LOCAL AREA

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ACCOMMODATION

LIFT PASSES

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Local area

This trip includes stays in two of the world’s most iconic ski resorts! Spend 3 nights in both Whistler and Banff.

Whistler Blackcomb

https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

Largest ski resort in North America? Yep. World’s longest continuous lift system? Also yes. Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics? Yes again.

That’s right! You’ll be staying in one of the most iconic ski resorts in the world - Whistler Blackcomb, surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery & world-class scenery.

Banff

Wanna slide down the slopes in the Rockies? You have three resorts to choose from - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise & Sunshine Village. Oh, and don’t miss the opportunity to travel by dog sled while you’re there!

Accommodation

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How to get to the resort

This trip starts in Vancouver. All you need to do is make your way to Vancouver for the start of your trip and you’ll be whisked away to Whistler by one of our expert drivers.

This trip also includes a flight from Vancouver to Calgary and a transfer to Banff - but don’t worry, we’ll sort out all the logistics! The trip ends in Calgary.

Need help getting around town? One of our friendly Trip Managers will be on hand to help you out.

What you’ll get at each resort

Whistler - Pangea Pod Hotel
https://www.pangeapod.com/
• Rooftop patio
• Free wifi
• Towels & toiletries
• Gear storage space
• Cafe & Bar
• Multi-share room

Banff - Tunnel Mountain Resort
https://tunnelmountain.com/
• Light kitchenettes in your multi-share room
• Included Banff Local Roam bus passes
• Sauna & steam room
• Indoor pool
• Fitness room
• Free Wifi

Lift passes

Whistler

Whistler is a world renowned ski resort - and the lift passes reflect that! We offer lots of activities other than skiing on our trips for anyone who doesn’t want to ski on all days.

Wanna snag the best price for Whistler Blackcombe lift pass? Then buy it before the ski season starts! These are called Day Passes and can be bought here until the beginning of December. Just enter the number of days you’ll want to ski for and also consider whether you’ll be skiing on peak dates (listed on their website) to buy it. Prices are in Canadian Dollars and the pass is available for anyone (you don’t need to be a resident of Canada).

If you’re not able to get a lift pass before the start of December, you can still buy lift passes in advance here (which is still more affordable than buying them at the resort).

Banff

Lift passes for Banff can be purchased on trip and are organized by your Trip Manager.
1 day: CAD 179
2 days: CAD 353

Equipment hire

Whistler

Gear rental in Whistler can’t be organized in groups. We advise that you book your gear rental in advance for the best price, which can be done here, or your Trip Manager can help you organize it in resort individually.

Banff

Gear rental in Banff will be organized by your Trip Manager and can be arranged on trip.

Mid-performance skis/board/boots/helmet:
1-day: CAD 62
2-day: CAD 124

You can pay extra to upgrade to high-performance equipment, which costs about 30% extra.

Jacket or pants:
1 day: CAD 27
2-day: CAD 53

Ski school and lessons

Whistler
First time on the slopes? You can pre-book lessons for Whistler here. Lessons sell out in advance so we recommend you book them before your trip. Rooftop patio

Banff - Tunnel Mountain Resort
You’ll be a pro after the lessons in Whistler so we don’t offer more lessons in Banff.

Winter sports travel insurance

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Don’t forget - it’s essential to purchase winter sports travel insurance for your ski or snowboard vacation in case you get injured during your trip. You will need to make sure your chosen insurance covers personal liability as well as medical and emergency cover. If you’re planning to go off-piste or hit up the snow park, make sure this is also explicitly covered in your insurance policy.