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SkiBig3 Trip Report: Lake Louise, Mt. Norquay, & the Town of Banff, Alberta

Banff Ski Big3 View of famous peak above Banff

Arrival in the Canadian Rockies We had long dreamed of skiing at Banff SkiBig3, and on this year’s ski safari, we finally pointed the truck north from the United States toward the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The welcome was immediate and dramatic: heavy snow-covered roads, strong winds, and an avalanche that closed our planned route, forcing a reroute through […]
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Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, See Historic Snowfall as SkiBig3 Surges Into Winter

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At Lake Louise Ski Resort, December delivered 282 centimeters (111 inches) of snow, breaking a 75-year-old December record and marking the snowiest single winter month the resort has seen since 1970. By the end of December, Lake Louise was sitting at 226% of its seasonal average snowfall, an extraordinary benchmark this early in the season. Nearby, Banff Sunshine Village logged […]
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A Historic Winter Takes Shape in Alberta as SkiBig3 Shatters Early-Season Snowfall Records

Alberta has long been synonymous with oil and the Calgary Stampede, but after this legendary start to the winter season for SkiBig3, that is likely to change. For the uninitiated, SkiBig3 is the result of a partnership between three world-class ski resorts within Banff National Park: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay.  Together, these three resorts offer almost 8,000 […]
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SkiBig3: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, & Mt. Norquay Resorts Opening Day Report

SkiBig3‘s three world-class ski resorts of Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay are open for the 2025-26 ski season. Banff Sunshine opened on November 2, making it the first ski resort in Canada to open for the season. Lake Louise Ski Resort kicked off its season on Tuesday, November 4, and Mt Norquay started its 100th season on Saturday, November […]
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SkiBig3’s Endless Winter: Where Spring Still Feels Like Powder Season

Skiing at Banff Sunshine Village, AB

Skiers love big numbers—especially snowfall totals that make headlines. But a single 24-hour snow report rarely captures what truly defines a great day on the mountain. At the SkiBig3 resorts in Banff National Park, it’s not just about how much snow falls—it’s about the quality and consistency of that snow, season after season. Related: SkiBig3 Announces Opening Dates, Updates, & […]
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SkiBig3 Announces Opening Dates, Updates, & Events at its Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, & Mt. Norquay Resorts

The 2025–26 season in Banff and Lake Louise is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with major on-mountain upgrades, new terrain openings, milestone celebrations, a new in-room rental fitting service, and world-class wellness experiences. From Canada’s only heated bubble chairlifts to the debut of Richardson’s Ridge and Mt. Norquay’s 100th anniversary, SkiBig3 continues to elevate the […]
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Photo Tour: Winter in Canada is Underway – Banff’s SkiBig3 and Nakiska Celebrate Opening Weekend

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Banff’s three ski areas of Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay, collectively known as SkiBig3, became the first Canadian ski resorts open full-time for skiing and riding. Nakiska, the closest resort to Calgary and also in Alberta, also opened for weekend snowsports. “With a week of cool temps and an early start to winter snowfall in the […]
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Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, 1 Storm Away From Historic Snowfall Record

While the Western U.S., and Colorado have struggled with a dismal snowpack this season, the Canadian Rockies are having a winter for the ages. Banff Sunshine Village in particular has officially eclipsed its highest snowfall totals in over a decade. Banff Sunshine Village, the Island in the Sky, is located high on the Continental Divide in the aforementioned Canadian Rockies. […]
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Banff Sunshine, AB, Wins “Best Overall Ski Destination” Award

OnTheSnow, the world’s most visited snow sports website, presented its award for Best Overall Ski Destination today to SkiBig3’s Banff Sunshine, Alberta, at the Mountain Travel Symposium in Whistler, British Columbia. OnTheSnow.com’s users, who collectively post thousands of firsthand reports and reviews every season, rated and reviewed resorts they’ve visited for characteristics such as all-mountain terrain, après-ski, family activities, and […]
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Banff Sunshine, AB, Packs Its Spring Calendar With Charity Events, Live Music, and a Snowboard Jam This Weekend

Spring conditions at Banff Sunshine. | Photo: Banff Sunshine

Banff Sunshine, Alberta, enters the heart of its spring events this weekend with one of its busiest two-day stretches of the year, combining adaptive skiing, live country music, and a community snowboard jam against a backdrop of exceptional late-season conditions. Related: SkiBig3’s Endless Winter: Where Spring Still Feels Like Powder Season The resort’s snow report as of April 8 shows […]
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Spring Skiing With Deep Snow Pack and Great Conditions at Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB

Spring skiing is where Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay separate themselves from other resorts. The SkiBig3 resorts are located in Banff National Park, Alberta, where snow quality is consistently great season after season. The Canadian Rockies deliver what most skiers and snowboarders desire: reliable, dry, high-quality snow from early November through late spring. Related: SkiBig3’s Endless […]
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SilverStar Mountain, BC, Joins the Ikon Pass — And You Have 2 Weeks to Lock In Spring Pricing

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SilverStar Mountain: 3,304 Acres Now Included on the Ikon Pass Score your 2026-27 Ikon Pass now at its current low spring rates–prices go up and promos end after April 16. Winter 2026-27 brings additional Peak Perks, new Renewal Rewards, and now a dozen of Canada’s best destinations with the addition of SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia. Related: 2026-27 Ikon Pass […]
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The Mighty Quay: The History of 100-Year-Old Locals’ Hill That is Still Going Strong

Mt. Norquay, Alberta, is celebrating a century of alpine tradition, innovation, and community in the Canadian Rockies. The ski resort was the first in the Canadian Rockies and is the oldest in the SkiBig3 collective. “The Mighty Quay” is Banff’s backyard hill, emphasizing community, legacy, resilience, and passing that sentiment down from one generation to another. “Mt. Norquay has always […]
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Former Alberta Ski Resort Plans to Reopen as All-Season Resort

Fortress Mountain

A major redevelopment project has been proposed to turn the former Alberta ski area known as Fortress Mountain into a four-season resort. Fortress Mountain opened in 1967 and closed in 2005 due to financial difficulties and lease issues with the Government of Alberta. Fortress Mountain is currently undergoing the single largest redevelopment project in its 55-year history. This project not […]
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Brett Currie |
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