Top 10 Canada Ski Holidays to Book Right Now
With such a fantastic choice of ski and snowboard resorts to choose from in Canada, it can sometimes be difficult to see the powder for the trees, so I’ve teamed up with our Canada Product Manager Rupert to handpick our top ten Canada ski holiday offers for next winter.
We’ve got everything from 2 for 1 lift passes, free winter activities, kids ski free, 2 for 1 transfers, complimentary room upgrades, free GoPro rental and a sensational deal on Whistler & Vancouver. With the first dusting of snow reported in the Rockies, it’s time to start planning your next Canadian adventure.
1. Save 25% at the 4* Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel, Whistler
Arguably the best option for couples looking for that special boutique accommodation, the award-winning Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel in Whistler never fails to deliver. A popular option with our customers, the hotel’s exemplary service, comfort and style make it a stay to remember. Although just a five minute walk from the gondolas, the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to drop you off at the lifts in no time. All the amenities you need are on-site, including a café, restaurant, spa and outdoor pool and hot tub - plus the hotel serves complimentary coffee and snacks in the lobby.
We have a superb early booking discount in place on select dates through January and March. Book by 30 September and receive 25% off, complimentary grab & go breakfast and a free room upgrade from a Deluxe Studio to an Executive Studio.
10 nights from £1,495pp »
2. Save 35% at the 3*+ Aava Whistler
The Aava Whistler is our go-to hotel for the best mix of value, standard and atmosphere. The buzzing lobby offers a place to quite literally recharge the batteries - the ones in the hotel’s GoPro cameras which can be borrowed free of charge to capture your powder escapades. You can recharge your own batteries in the hotel’s outdoor hot tub and heated pool.
The decor throughout the Aava is modern, stylish and spacious, with a variety of room types and bedding configurations which make the hotel ideal for couples or friends looking to stay within a couple of minutes of all that Whistler Village has to offer while still only five minutes from the gondolas. This is definitely one for the wish list.
Book by 30 September for 35% off and a complimentary room upgrade to a Superior Room.
10 nights from 1,265pp »
3. Save up to 30% at Panorama’s 3*+ Upper Village Condos
Best for ski-in ski-out value, Panorama has been a real success story for Ski Safari guests for many winters now. Once there, it’s easy to understand why. 95% of the accommodation is ski-in ski-out, the mountain excels for intermediates looking to build confidence and progress and the resort is renowned for being quiet. In fact, the word queue barely exists in Panorama.
Panorama is consistent in delivering a superb ski and snowbird holiday. Think long, uninterrupted runs, immaculately groomed pistes and well-designated advanced terrain. For those who really want to add some thrill, you can spend a day with one of Canada’s best value heli-ski companies, RK Heliski.
Book by 30 September for 30% off accommodation and 50% off lift passes and transfers. This really is our best ski-in ski-out offer and you won’t be disappointed.
7 nights from £885pp »
4. Save up to 20% at the 3*+ Elk + Avenue, Banff
My first visit to Banff in 2002 simply blew me away. Standing on Banff Avenue looking up at the dominant Cascade Mountain and iconic Mount Rundle, I was so excited to get out there and ski. Located in Banff National Park, the pretty town of Banff is full of charming and modern hotels - and it’s not uncommon to see elk roaming along the Avenue. So it’s apt that our best offer in Banff is at the Elk + Avenue, a chic hotel only two blocks from downtown Banff.
From Banff, you can access three resorts on one lift pass, nearby Mt Norquay and Sunshine Village and the stunning Lake Louise Ski Resort. Don’t be put off by the bus journeys (from 15 to 40 minutes) - the incredible drive to and from the resorts is part of the experience and the pull of Canada’s Rocky Mountains.
Book by 30 September for 20% off plus half-price transfers and look forward to the spectacular alpenglow on Mount Rundle after a sensational day on the slopes.
7 nights from £815pp »
5. 2 for 1 Lift Passes in Sun Peaks
Not only is Sun Peaks Canada’s second largest ski resort but it also boasts a fantastic Tyrolean Alpine village with a lovely selection of shops, bars and restaurants. The recently refurbished Sun Peaks Grand Hotel is one of the best slopeside hotels in the country with spacious rooms and quality facilities. Ski Safari staff who stayed here last winter loved the new rooms and the unrivalled central location.
Book by 30 September for 15% off accommodation and 2 for 1 lift passes on select dates.
10 nights from £1,575pp including lift pass »
6. Fantastic Family Value in Panorama
Panorama isn’t just perfect for thrill-seeking couples and groups, it’s also ideal for families, and you’ll struggle to find better value at Easter. Convenience is a priority when travelling with children and once you’re in Panorama’s charming alpine village, things could not be easier. It’s only steps from your self-catering apartment to Canada’s largest slopeside pool and hot tub area and the same distance to ski school, the lifts and the resort’s restaurants and bars.
Low season rates, 30% off accommodation and 50% off lift passes and transfers make for an incredible ski-in ski-out holiday package.
10 nights from £1,285pp including lift pass »
7. Ski Canada’s East Coast for under £1000pp
If you don’t fancy the long flight with your family to Vancouver or Calgary, getting to Canada’s east coast is easy. A seven hour flight and 90 minute transfer will get you to the French Canadian resort of Tremblant, one of the best on North America’s east coast. The resort specialises in looking after families, providing free winter activities including snow tubing, ice skating and even fresh tracks all season long. Everything is geared towards making your stay as easy and comfortable as possible.
7 nights B&B from £920pp including lift pass »
8. Whistler & Vancouver from only £1,299pp
What’s not to love about Canada’s best and easiest ski & city stay? To start, you have the best ski resort in the world (not just my opinion) then to follow, one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities with plenty of easy-access activities and excursions such as cycling around Stanley Park’s old growth forests, shopping on Robson Street, meandering around Granville Market or taking a spectacular stroll across the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge.
With direct flights in and out of Vancouver and a two-hour transfer, this twin-centre is super easy and great value for money, with low flight costs and amazing accommodation offers.
10 nights from £1,299pp (call 01273 224060 for details)
9. 10 nights in the Okanagan from £1,469pp
Like the idea of a twin-centre holiday but want to maximise ski time? These two unsung heroes of Canadian skiing are the perfect pair and can be combined easily using transfers. What sets this twin-centre apart is the sheer amount of ski-in ski-out accommodation and the 5,832 acres of skiing and snowboarding bliss.
Both Big White and Silver Star are known for an abundance of super dry snow and offer some of the best mixed ability terrain in Canada - especially the otherworldly snow ghost tree skiing. If you want a colourful and authentically Canadian ski holiday, you’ve found your match.
10 nights from £1,469pp (call 01273 224060 for details)
10. Rockies Loop Ski Safari - 6 Resorts in 14 Nights
Don’t want to limit yourself to two resorts? Why not ski six! The Rockies Loop is the original ski safari, a self-drive adventure through the beating heart of the Rocky Mountains, taking in some of Canada’s biggest and best terrain along the way.
Start off in Banff, Alberta, skiing the three resorts of Sunshine Village, Mt Norquay and Lake Louise, before crossing into British Columbia and touring through Kicking Horse, Panorama and Fernie. Rupert has enjoyed many varieties of this ski safari and can make it the best ski road trip of your life without it costing the earth.