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Thu, 07 Sep 2023

Winter's on its way at Banff and Lake Louise

Hold onto your hats! Winter is officially on the way at Banff and Lake Louise. Two resorts at SkiBig3 received their first fairy dust sprinkling in Banff National Park this week.

Thanks to the high elevation, both Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise Ski Resort received their first snowfall for the winter season. With opening day just two months away, the resorts are starting to make headlines as everyone starts to get excited for the upcoming winter. Take a look at the first snowfall of the season below:

 

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A post shared by Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola (@skilouise)

 

 

 

 

Sunshine Village

 

 

Tentative opening dates

As we begin to get closer to dusting off those skis, breaking in the snowboard boots, and pulling out your winter gear from under the bed you can start to get ready for the below-tentatively scheduled opening dates:

 

 

 

 

  • Banff Sunshine: November 10, 2023

 

 

  • Lake Louise Ski Resort: November 10, 2023

 

 

  • Mt. Norquay: November 4, 2023

 

 

 

 

Please note that all resort opening dates are tentative and weather permitting. Keep up to date with all the latest weather updates by following @SkiBig3 on Instagram or keep an eye on our webcams too!

 

Are you dreaming of your winter vacation?

 

Banff and Lake Louise is a truly magical destination for your winter getaway. With three breathtaking resorts, it's the perfect place to book a winter ski vacation. To help you plan your dream vacation, our Reservations Team is always happy to assist you. You can take a look at our Ski & Stay Packages or give us a call at 1-844-754-2243 to make those winter dreams come true.

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