skiing canada

This topic was created by rosie ( )
[Wed 5 May, 3:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

Hello fellow travellers - hope you can help me out. I'm
going skiing for sure next winter, and am thinking of
Canada for a change. If you could go anywhere in Canada to
ski, where would you go and why?
And if you picked Whistler, what's your second choice? I'm
looking for character, atmosphere, stunning scenery, good
nightlife, and excellent, reliable skiing.
Thanks to all who can help me!!!

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  1. ski Added by: paul (webmaster@vancouver.hm)
    [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 5:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Well, Whistler is certainly the Premier ski resort in North
    America and its prices reflect it. There is actually better
    skiing to be had in the BC Interior. I have links all the BC
    and NW Washington ski resorts on my website at
    http://www.vancouver.hm



  2. here... Added by: artgirl
    [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 10:59 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    try bigwhite in kelowna or silverstar in vernon bc



  3. Try Alberta Added by: Jane
    [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 12:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I have just come back from Canada and Whistler is probably
    your best bet. Other options would be Big White in
    Kelowna which has obscene amounts of snow although I cannot
    speak of the nightlife as I was not staying on the mountain.
    Your other option is to go to Banff in Alberta. Banff is a
    cute little town set amongst the Alberta Rockies and is
    surrouned by Lake Louise (most popular mountain), Sunshine
    Village (great skiing and the only mountain with accomm)Mt
    Norquay, and Wintergreen. Snow conditions depend on
    the weather (Sunshine guarantees 100% natural snow)and
    Banff was named in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the best
    places to go for Spring Break. Other rocky mountains include
    Whitewater, Sun Peaks, Apex and Fernie although I personally
    didn't go to any of these. Hostelling International have
    cheap ski and accomm packages available, try emailing
    British Columbia: info@hihostels.bc.ca
    Southern Alberta: sab@hostellingintl.ca
    In Canada there is a company called Moose Run Adventure
    Tours which run a ski tour which takes you from Whistler to
    Sun Peaks, to Big White and to Apex for one week (CDN$550
    for accomm, transport & lift passes) or for as long as you
    like. Check them out on www.mooserun.com or email them on
    info@mooserun.com. Sorry for blabbing on so much, hope this
    helps.



  4. How `bout Quebec Added by: Joey
    [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 15:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Although Whistler is the best place to ski in Canada, I'm
    not sure if it fills the rest of your criteria. You might
    want to think about going east to ski...to Mont Ste. Anne
    or Mont Tremblant, both of which are in Quebec. Both have
    very reliable skiing conditions, fun things to do at night,
    and lots of character! Mont Ste. Anne is about 30 minutes
    outside of Quebec City (which is about 3 hours drive from
    Montreal), and Mont Tremblant is about an hour away from
    Montreal (the best place to party in Canada!). Mont
    Tremblant is a bit smaller than Mont Ste. Anne, but it has
    a more commercial feel to it (much like Whistler...with the
    same hotels and all!) Quebec definitely has a lot of
    atmosphere and energy.



  5. Thanks Added by: Rosie ( )
    [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 18:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    A big thank you for the helpful responses!



  6. Alberta gets no snow....go to B.C. Added by: boardhead
    [Timestamp: Wed 5 May, 23:43 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Even on an all-time record year, Banff & Lake Louise had
    huge rocks just waiting to gouge your equipment. Go to
    Nelson, Whitewater or Fernie or Rossland or Revelstoke
    etc.etc.



  7. Alberta Added by: Shannon
    [Timestamp: Thu 6 May, 6:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Banff is a great choice, very close to many ski resorts
    with a great night life. There are lots of bars etc. filled
    with skiers and snowboarders. There are a couple of great
    hostels in the area, the one at Lake Louise is awesome.
    There is tons of shopping and other activites like ice
    climbing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing etc. Also there
    are buses to take you to the ski hills every morning and
    return you in the evening. Your also an hour out of Calgary
    if you feel you need some city scenes!



  8. BC/Alberta Added by: Andrea
    [Timestamp: Fri 7 May, 6:47 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Your best bet is Banff. You have the option of at least 5
    mountains within an hour and a half of the town (Fortress,
    Lake Louise, Sunshine, Norquay, Nakiska) and if you want to
    venture further west, go into the Windermere Valley (BC)
    where there are another 4 mountains within less than 2 hours
    drive (Panorama, Fernie, Kimberley, White Tooth in Golden).
    Even those mountains are not more than 2 or 3 hours from
    Banff. Banff also has a phenomenal night life.



  9. whistler/blackcomb Added by: mp
    [Timestamp: Sun 9 May, 9:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    whistler/blackcomb-2 huge mountains side by side-sick
    boarding and skiing and close to vancouver. roadtripping
    to big white, rossland, fernie, sun peaks easily accesible
    by bus or car!!!!!!!!!
    have a wicked winter!



  10. Whistler overrated Added by: Bum
    [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 0:51 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If you want to go to Whistler, bring lots of money and a
    rain coat.

    I have skied all my life (began at age 3 in New Hampshire-
    I haved skied all of New England and go out West every year)
    and the single biggest letdown for me ski-wise was a trip
    to Whistler. In my humble opinion it is highly overrated as
    a destination resort. If I lived there and could pick my
    days, then I imagine it would be sweet, but when you are
    there for a week and that's it, you are rolling the dice.

    It is only 7000 feet high or so, and not far from the
    coast. It was cloudy every day and rained, yes rained, more
    than once. When it rains, it doesn't necessarily mean that
    it is raining at the top. In fact, the top was sunny and
    had good snow. My complaint is, if you have only one trip
    to make each season, it sucks out loud to spend that kind
    of money to ski just the top of a mountain.

    Last year I went to Lake Louise, staying in Banff. Next to
    Alta Utah, this was my favorite place. There was plenty of
    variety, sunny, beautiful scenery. I can't say enough good
    things about it. And best of all, it does not get the hype
    that Whistler does, so it is MUCH cheaper. If you stay in
    Banff, there are frequent coach buses to get you to the
    mountain- the price is included in the lift ticket if you
    buy a multi-day pass. Banff offers a range of lodging and
    eating choices, and is a lot of fun.

    I would also look into Fernie and Panorama. DO yourself a
    favor and skip Whistler. These other resorts will give you
    a better time. Is Aspen or Vail the best place to ski in
    the US? Of course not, but they get the most attention so
    people go there. Same thing with Whistler.



  11. You only have two choices. Added by: JP
    [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 6:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Mt St-Anne in Quebec near Quebec city. The night live is
    excellent in Quebec city. People are great.
    Second choice Check out Banff and Jasper. You want scenery
    you got scenery and the night life in Banff is not half bad!
    Banff has more to offer as far as skiing is concerned!
    Sunshine
    Lake Louise
    and many more!



  12. MT washington Added by: Snowboarder
    [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 15:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    why not travel to beautiful Vancouver Island and go to mt
    washington in the comox valley... have fun




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