12 September 2016: World-class skiing for all abilities, airy ‘champagne’ powder and one of the longest seasons in North America make the Rocky Mountain resorts in the Canadian province of Alberta a must-see and ski this winter.
In Banff and Lake Louise, three resorts – Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village – offer 334 runs set across almost 8,000 acres of skiable National Park terrain, all easily explored using one tri-area lift ticket. Further north in Jasper National Park, the 1,675-acre Marmot Basin offers 86 runs, and receives over 400 centimetres of feather light snowfall annually.
To bag a bargain and experience Alberta’s superb slopes first-hand, British holidaymakers planning a ski holiday this winter should book early to enjoy prices from just £995 per person.
Frontier Travel (0208 776 8709 / www.frontier-travel.co.uk) has seven nights at the three-star Banff Caribou Lodge in Banff National Park from £995 per person. The price includes room only accommodation in a superior room, return Air Canada flights from London Heathrow to Calgary, airport transfers and local rep services for two adults travelling and sharing accommodation. Book by 31 October 2016.
Ski Safari (01273 224 060 / www.skisafari.com) has a 14-night multi-centre ski holiday to Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper from £1,615 per person. Departing on 6 March 2017, the price includes return Air Canada flights from London Heathrow to Calgary, five nights (room only) at the three-star Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, four nights (room only) at the three-star Jasper Inn and five nights on a B&B basis at the three-star Mount Royal Hotel plus car hire for the duration. The price includes a 15 per cent saving on accommodation and up to £250 off flights per person, based on two adults travelling and sharing accommodation. Book by 21 September 2016.