Did you know that skiing in Japan is some of the best on the planet, especially on the island of Hokkaido? Try to picture what 21 metres or 69 feet of snow looks like. That's the yearly average Kiroro Ski Resort receives! While I didn't catch a powder day, I did get the next best thing - spring skiing weather in early March on great snow with hardly a soul in sight. On a Sunday.…
Fernie, BC is a true mountain town with a laid-back vibe and great community spirit. Most of the 5,000 plus residents live here because they want to. They like what the town has to offer, not just in winter but on a year-round basis; things like great recreation out the back door, excellent dining, loads of locally owned shops to visit and most of the services of a far larger town. If you're a visitor…
Perfect Powder Makes Alberta Ski Resorts Incredible The Canadian Rockies have legendary light airy snow and there’s no shortage of places to enjoy it. You’re actually spoiled for choice when it comes to Alberta ski resorts. Whether you’re a novice skier, a mogul maven or a backcountry buff, you’ll find plenty to love – both on the slopes and off. Here are seven amazing Alberta ski resorts to put on your hit list this season.…
The champagne powder might be gone but spring skiing in Alberta is just revving up. Cue warm sunny days, live music on weekends, a beer or two on an outdoor patio and a party time atmosphere on the ski hill. It's not so much about the skiing but the fun, camaraderie and that heady feeling of being in the mountains on a bluebird day. And in my books it's a treat that you never get…
If you're looking to get outside and make the most of winter why not hit one of these five cross-country ski trails. They are all within an hour of Calgary. West Bragg Creek You are spoiled for choice with well over 40 kilometres of cross-country ski trails in the West Bragg Creek area just 45 minutes away from Calgary. When there's fresh snow this place is magical. Personal favourites include the Telephone Loop if I…
Canadians have been slow to catch on to the charms of Stokely Creek Lodge, located just 35 minutes by car north of Sault Ste. Marie - especially considering the ease of getting to 'the Soo" from Toronto, either on Porter Airlines or Air Canada. The American owned lodge has been drawing guests primarily from Michigan and Wisconsin since the first cross-country ski trails opened in 1976-77. The lodge was started by an American, Chuck Petersen…
Let's face it. Winters are long in Canada. To survive them - and actually enjoy a winter I think you need lots of things to look forward to - like mini vacation breaks to the mountains and/or to cities you perhaps don't know much about. Over a January winter weekend John and I immersed ourselves in activities in and around Edmonton. You'd be amazed at the diversity of things to do in Edmonton and how much fun…
What can you do and where can you go if you have three delicious days to spend on a winter getaway? If you've never been to the Kootenay Rockies, put this area on your must-visit list. In particular plan stops in Kimberley, Invermere and Panorama along British Columbia's famous Powder Highway. Here's how a 3 day winter getaway can unfold, assuming a Calgary start. The drive from Calgary through both Banff and Kootenay National Parks…
Can you picture yourself soaking in a hot tub minutes after finishing a day of cross-country skiing in the mountains? Or drinking a local beer after an icy walk in a mountain canyon? If you answered yes, head to Canmore, a gem of a mountain town where there are lots of things to do in winter. It's only an hour's drive west of Calgary and just minutes from the gates of Banff National Park. If…
Winter is an awesome time to plan a trip to Alberta. It's a sunny province with loads of crisp, blue sky days, perfect for getting outside and taking advantage of all that winter offers. Winter in Alberta can be a lot of fun - especially if you try one of these 10 activities - all personally tested except for a couple of the festivals. Cross-country skiing in Alberta In Alberta we are spoiled for choices when…
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