Drive through the famous Canadian Rockies and take in the famous Icefields Parkway on this brilliant ski adventure.
Stay in the beautiful town of Banff and ski Sunshine and Mount Norquay before heading over to Jasper to ski Marmot Basin. Then finally taking in the tranquil town of Lake Louise with its world famous skiing. This self-drive ski safari is the best way to experience the amazing skiing the Canadian Rockies has to offer. We can also provide transfers for this holiday if you don’t want to drive.
All of our trips can be customised to suit your requirements. We can add in resorts, change duration of stays and make it work perfectly for you. Contact our ski experts to discuss a tailor-made ski holiday to Canada.
Itinerary (14 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Day 1
Calgary Airport to Banff Ski Resort
Fly into Calgary with Air Canada, collect your hire car and drive to Banff (approx drive time – 1 hour 30 mins).
Spend 5 nights in Banff and enjoy skiing Banff Sunshine and Mount Norquay from Banff. Both are on one lift ticket which also includes the ski shuttle buses out to the slopes or use the car and drive.
Big impressive mountains, tons of dry light powder snow and enjoy the stunning scenery that Banff National Park has to offer.
Day 6
Drive to Jasper (approximate drive time – 4 hours); the drive along the Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic in Canada with plenty of scenic stop offs on route.
Spend 5 nights skiing Marmot Basin in Jasper.
Staying in the laidback town of Jasper and use the shuttle bus or your car hire to access the skiing at Marmot Basin.
The mountain has something for everyone – wide-open nursery slopes for beginners, plenty of options for novices looking to improve and lots of scope for intermediates looking to show-off their skills. Advanced skiers will enjoy the steeps and glades off Eagle Ridge, with those looking to find new lines able to hike the Knob or Cornice.
Day 11
Drive to Lake Louise (approximate driving time – 3 hours 30 mins).
Spend 4 nights in Lake Louise where you will be skiing one of the largest ski areas in Canada and able to enjoy the tranquil setting of Lake Louise.
Day 15
Lake Louise Ski Resort to Calgary Airport
Drive to Calgary Airport (approximate drive time 2.5 hours) and return your hire car before flying home.
