Planning your next ski trip? If you're coming from the U.S., know that you’re always welcome in Canada—and Banff is ready to host your ultimate winter adventure. When deciding where to travel for your next ski vacation, it can be tough to choose between staying interstate or going overseas. A trip to the Canadian Rockies offers the best of both worlds.You get the excitement of an international trip while staying in a similar timezone, making travel easy and convenient.
With direct flights into Calgary International Airport and an easy transfer to the mountains, getting here is simple. Plus, with the strong U.S. dollar, your ski vacation goes even further. From legendary powder to stunning alpine views, Banff and Lake Louise offer an unforgettable experience for skiers and riders looking to embrace winter at its best.
Here’s why you should choose to explore the Canadian Rockies.
Currently, the U.S exchange rate is stronger than we have seen in a while, with $1USD converting to $1.43 CAD (as of February 11, 2025). That means your $100 CAD dinner bill is only costing you $69 – that's a 30% saving! This is great news for travelers who want to experience somewhere new for their next vacation, whilst not having to travel too far or break the bank.
Photo Credit: Jill Tester / Banff Sunshine Village
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Unlike most other ski towns, the SkiBig3 resorts are outside the town of Banff – meaning you can escape to less congested, wide open mountain terrain. Forget long lines for the ski lift congesting the pathways in town. You can enjoy all there is to do in town, with only a short drive to each of the 3 mountains.
Mt. Norquay – 10 minutes
Banff Sunshine – 20 minutes
Lake Louise Ski Resort – 45 minutes
Short drives, no traffic and minimal (and most of the time non-existent) lift lines mean more time skiing and less time waiting!
When you come to Canada, you can expect to be greeted with the friendliest people wherever you go. Whether it’s your server at one of our many restaurants, or up on the hill from a lifty; you will experience how warm Canadians can be, even when it's cold!
Coming to Canada also means trying some of our famous Canadian cuisine – Beavertails, Maple Syrup (on everything) and poutine! On the flip side Canada is known for its melting pot of diverse cultures meaning you can taste cuisine from around world including Mexican, Italian and Japanese. You will find most places on the hill and in town offer a great selection for you to try.
Photo Credit: Jill Tester / Lake Louise Ski Resort
Instead of flying upwards to 10 hours to get to a European ski resort, why not stay close to home or in the same time zone. For most Americans flying to Canada, you can expect no longer than a 5-hour flight and a max of a 2-hour time difference. This not only means you waste less time travelling, but you also waste less time recovering from jetlag and the lack of sleep.
Here in Banff & Lake Louise you can expect to ski THREE different resorts across 6 mountains whilst on your vacation. The SkiBig3 mountains offer up to 7,748 acres of skiable terrain to explore, across Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay.
There are so many reasons to choose SkiBig3 as your next ski destination. While you still can, take advantage and book your vacation. Call us at 1-844-754-2443 or check out our featured Ski & Stay vacation packages online.
