Category: Canada

Chase the Chill: Our Favourite Canada Ski Safaris

As evidenced by our latest trip to Canada, not only do you have the opportunity to cover more varied terrain on a ski safari, you also have the chance to take in more of the Great White North’s breathtaking scenery. That’s an equally thrilling part of the experience, as in Canada, the drives are packed… Read more »

Michael’s Big Ski Review: British Columbia & Alberta

By Michael Williamson Giles, Ski Product Manager So here it is—it’s the blog you’ve all been waiting for—a complete review of our ten-day whistlestop tour through British Columbia and Alberta. In this post, we will be checking into plenty of hotels across all nine Canadian resorts we visited, including Whistler Blackcomb, Sun Peaks, Big White,… Read more »

Banff & Lake Louise: Your Expert Guide To Seven Months Of Ski

​​Alberta’s Banff National Park is home to the Ski Big3 resorts: Banff Sunshine Village is known for having the deepest, most reliable snowpack of any of the Alberta resorts Lake Louise is the third-largest ski resort in Canada and one of the largest in North America And Mount Norquay, is home to the only night… Read more »

​6 Reasons To Ski Whistler This Year

​Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best ski resorts, Whistler Blackcomb continues to live up to its name, with one of its most recent accolades coming directly from the skiers who love its famous slopes. Whistler was named the best place to ski in the world in Trip Advisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards, with… Read more »

Your Insider Guide to Skiing British Columbia

​British Columbia is home to some of the world’s best ski resorts. Its mountain ranges outrank many others in terms of snowfall, and Canada’s westernmost province is blessed with plenty of fresh powder days and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. From off-the-radar haunts like Revelstoke to the more well-known Whistler, every… Read more »

​Canada’s Legendary Ski Circuit: The Powder Highway

​The pièce de résistance when it comes to skiing the finest champagne powder in Canada, British Columbia’s Powder Highway is a circular route passing through the Kootenay Rockies that includes eight alpine ski resorts. At Frontier Ski, we feature some of the best, with each of the following six resorts offering excellent stand-alone ski holidays.… Read more »

​Canada: Where To Ski Without The Crowds

​There are plenty of well-known ski areas in Canada that offer excellent conditions throughout the season, with big names like Whistler and Banff staying open until late May. But the country also has some lesser known treasures hidden in plain sight. ​Imagine spending more time on the slopes, buzzing your way through shorter lift lines,… Read more »

​Canada’s Best Ski-in, Ski-out Resorts

​Offering a seamless experience, ski-in/ski-out resorts are located close to the lifts or sometimes directly on the slopes. Often the first to book up, their convenience is an advantage for anyone who wants to maximise their time on the snow, as you will find yourself at the nearest chairlift in the blink of an eye.… Read more »

​Where To Ski In Spring: Whistler​ Or Banff?

​There are plenty of reasons to opt for a late season spring ski holiday – fewer crowds, shorter lift lines, cheaper accommodation rates and the opportunity to participate in the end of season festivities, for example Banff Sunshine’s Slush Cup.  And, with less people and soft snow warmed by the sun, this is the perfect… Read more »

Feel The Festival Vibe On Your Ski Holiday

​British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb and Alberta’s SkiBig3 resorts, including Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mount Norquay, are world class ski and snowboard destinations. They also offer fabulous events throughout the season, with opportunities for you to ski, celebrate, and on some occasions compete, all in the one holiday. An added plus for skiers who are… Read more »