Wed, 14 Jan 2026
6 Reasons February is the Best Time to Ski in Banff and Lake Louise
February combines bumper snow conditions with ski town charm and smaller crowds, making it one of the best times to ski in Banff and Lake Louise.
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
More terrain opens across SkiBig3 in Banff and Lake Louise
The winter season is officially underway at SkiBig3 in Banff National Park. All three resorts - Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay continue to welcome riders back to the mountain for the 23/24 season. With fresh snowfall across Banff and Lake Louise this week, more terrain has opened up across the three resorts, allowing skiers and snowboarders the perfect opportunity to continue to warm up those legs and start shredding for the winter season.
Take a look below for the latest resort updates at Banff Sunshine, Lake Lousie Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay. For the latest conditions, click here.
Resort Updates
Banff Sunshine
Skiing the fresh powder at Banff Sunshine on the opening day of the Strawberry Express | Photo by Josh Segeleski
After an awesome opening day at Banff Sunshine, the resort has continued to receive the fresh pow with up to 28cm falling at the resort this week. Alongside the snowfall, the mountain operations team has been working hard to keep the slopes in top condition. And the good news is that two more chairlifts, Jackrabbit and Wolverine, are now officially open for the season!
Lake Louise Ski Resort
Warming up the skiing and snowboarding legs at Lake Louise Ski Resort | Photo by Dan Evans
Lake Louise has also seen lots of fresh snowfall this week, receiving up to 34cm. The resort's strong snowmaking efforts have helped to keep the groomed trails in excellent shape and open up some new terrain. Get ready for some backside adventures as the Ptarmigan Chair, Pika Run, and Temple Lodge are open and ready to welcome visitors.
Mt. Norquay
Group of skiers and snowboarders ready to go under the Cascade chairlift at Mt. Norquay | Photo by Dan Evans
In Banff's Backyard, Mt. Norquay has some great coverage across the open runs at the resort. The Cascade chairlift is spinning with one run open and the Sundance Magic Carpet area is ready for beginners to practice their turns. If you're keen to get those tricks going, Mt. Norquay also has 6 terrain park features waiting for you to hit on lower Cascade.
Stay in the loop
Keep up-to-date with the most recent updates on conditions and dining options as the resorts gradually unveil more terrain in the upcoming days and weeks. Keep an eye on SkiBig3's social channels for the most up-to-date information on terrain openings and resort announcements.
Excited to kick off your ski season?
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