From 35 Acres to 8,171: The Biggest Ski Resort in Canada for Every Province Canada is home to some of the top-rated ski resorts in the world, and finding the biggest ski resort in Canada for each province reveals just how diverse the country’s snowsports offering really is. With destinations like Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, and Lake Louise, Alberta, plus over 200 resorts spread across the country, there is skiing in every corner of […] Brains Brett Currie | May 11, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start Round 1 of SnowBrains’ 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. In Round 1 alone, over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is. Related: March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 Comments
Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, See Historic Snowfall as SkiBig3 Surges Into Winter 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 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 14, 2026 0 Comments
History at Lake Louise, AB: Record December Snowfall Shatters Historical Numbers Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta, Canada, has officially etched the 2025-26 ski season into the history books as its latest storm cycle pushes its annual snowfall total to 198 inches, with 121 inches falling in December alone. This not only breaks its year-to-date snowfall record from the 1950-51 season, but also sets a new December snowfall record, which occurred during the same […] Industry News Gabe Ward | December 29, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Greg Wedow | December 19, 2025 0 Comments
The 23 North American Resorts That Have Already Received Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Season The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of […] Industry News Greg Wedow | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Louise, Alberta, Report: The Best Early Season Skiing in Canada This Lake Louise report is from Monday, November 17, 2025. Departing from Calgary, I was optimistic about my first ski day of the year at SkiBig3’s Lake Louise. Even though there was no snow in the city, the mountains in the distance were snow-covered, with 15 inches reported to have fallen the week prior. With a sunny day in the […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | November 25, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Louise Wins Best Resort in Canada for Fifth Year in A Row, Bringing Total to 11 Times The World Ski Awards, a sister organization to the World Travel Awards, aims to motivate the ski-tourism industry to deliver its best by recognizing the resorts that skiers truly love. For the fifth consecutive year—and the 11th time overall—Lake Louise Ski Resort has been named Canada’s Best Ski Resort. Situated within Banff National Park, Lake Louise is renowned for its […] Industry News Zach Suffish | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts in Western Canada Western Canada is home to some of the best skiing in the world. From the picturesque Rockies to the breathtaking coastal mountains, Western Canada provides some of the best scenery of any region on earth. Not only are these ski areas picturesque, but they are also big. This region is home to some of the biggest ski resorts on the […] Brains Brett Currie | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | November 11, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, to Open Early on November 4 with Discounts and Terrain Park Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta, Canada, will kick off its 2025-26 winter season early on Tuesday, November 4, capitalizing on recent snowfall and cold temperatures. The SkiBig3 resort’s snowmaking and operations teams have prepared the slopes for an early launch, following in the footsteps of sister resort Sunshine Village, which opened yesterday. Related: [PHOTOS] Impressions from Opening Day at […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2025 0 Comments
SkiBig3’s Endless Winter: Where Spring Still Feels Like Powder Season 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, & […] Weather SnowBrains | October 27, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Press Release | October 3, 2025 0 Comments
Alberta’s SkiBig3 Resorts are Offering Free Lift Tickets and Rentals for Kids This Winter SkiBig3 is offering free lift tickets and rentals for kids up to the age of 12 with the purchase of an adult package of at least five days this winter. The kids’ lift tickets and rental packages will match the number of days booked for the adults, with a minimum of five ski days. Kids Ski Free is only applicable for […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 17, 2025 0 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
2 Skiers Killed in Separate Alberta Avalanches Near Lake Louise Ski Resort and Kananaskis Two backcountry skiers died in separate avalanches west of Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, March 14. The first incident occurred around 3 p.m. near Pipestone Bowl, an out-of-bounds area near Lake Louise Ski Resort, and the second incident was near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country. Related: Champion Ski Racer Killed in Avalanche While Cat-Skiing With Diamond Lake Resort, OR Incident […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 16, 2025 0 Comments
Former CFO at Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, Fined $775K and Sentenced to Prison for Fraud & Tax Evasion Derek Kwasney, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Lake Louise Ski Resort, was recently sentenced to one year in jail and a $106,000 fine for failing to pay taxes on embezzled money from the resort. This comes just weeks after the 54-year-old pled guilty and was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison and a $669,000 fine for a […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 22, 2024 0 Comments
West Coast Road Trip: Useful Tips and Photo Tour We like traveling by car and have done numerous road trips in our Subaru, including a couple of cross-country trips from the San Francisco Bay Area to New York City and back. Some may think that flying is more convenient, and we don’t argue with that. For us, it’s more of a personal choice and convenience to get all the […] Claire Weiss | August 8, 2024 0 Comments
Our Favorite Ski Destinations of the Canadian Rockies – Alberta There is something to be said about shredding powder in Canada. Whether it’s the Chinook winds, the bountiful snowfall in the winter months, or the commanding and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, there is a certain aura in this part of the world. And what better way than to highlight two top-notch ski locations in different parts of the […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 14, 2023 0 Comments