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Thu, 26 Oct 2023

Winter is here! Significant snow arrives in Banff & Lake Louise

Winter has officially arrived in Banff National Park! This week, the first major snowfall arrived at all SkiBig3 resorts; Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay with Lake Louise recording an impressive 29cm in just 48 hours. To add to the excitement, it is also snowing in the snow globe towns of Banff and Lake Louise.

 

As the ski resorts begin to build up their bases and prepare for the upcoming season, Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise have fired up their snow cannons, whilst Banff Sunshine has started snow farming, eagerly anticipating the arrival of skiers and snowboarders. The countdown to opening day has begun, and we can't wait to hit the slopes. 

 

Lake Louise Ski Resort first major snowfall Lake Louise Ski Resort getting ready to open for the 23/24 season after receiving significant snow | Photo by Lake Louise Ski Resort

 

Tentative opening dates at SkiBig3 resorts:

 

 

 

  • Banff Sunshine: November 9

 

 

  • Lake Louise Ski Resort: November 10

 

 

  • Mt. Norquay: November 3 

 

 

 

With the recent snowfall, watch our social channels (Instagram & TikTok) for any early opening updates!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Current snow condition images:

 

Banff Sunshine (October 26, 2023)

 

Current snow conditions at Banff Sunshine Current conditions from webcams at Banff Sunshine (Top left: Upper Village. Top right: Standish viewing deck. Bottom left: Trapper's and Standish Express. Bottom right: Great Divide).

 

Lake Louise Ski Resort (October 24 - 26, 2023)

 

Current snow conditions at Lake Louise Ski Resort Current snow conditions at Lake Louise Ski Resort. (Top Left: Base Area. Top Right: Larch Cam. Bottom Left: Whitehorn Lodge. Bottom Right: Snow Cannons at Base - Photo by Travis Rousseau)

 

Mt. Norquay (October 24 - 26, 2023)

 

Current snow conditions at Mt Norquay Banff Current snow conditions at Mt. Norquay. (Top Left: Mt. Norquay Cliffhouse. Top Right: Cascade Chair. Bottom Left: Lone Pine Lodge. Bottom Right: Lodge Side Entrance - Photos by Mt. Norquay)

 

 

Are you ready for a snowy ski vacation? 

Come and visit SkiBig3 for your winter ski vacation and enjoy access to three unique resorts - Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay, all in one magical destination. With direct flights available from many cities across Canada, the US, the UK, and the rest of the world, getting to Banff and Lake Louise is easier than you think! 

 

And the best part? When you book with SkiBig3, you can book with confidence. Our flexible change and cancellation policy allows you to make free itinerary changes and full cancellation refund on ski & stay packages up to 14 days from travel. So, what are you waiting for? Book your Ski & Stay Package online today, or speak with one of our friendly reservation team members at 1-844-754-2443.

 

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