Why non-skiers love Canada’s ski resorts

Why non-skiers love Canada’s ski resorts

The end of the Australian ski season means just one thing to Aussie powder hounds: Canada’s ski season is just around the corner and early bird specials are out now.

Unless travelling alone, the avid skier faces a dilemma. How to choose a ski resort that’s equally appealing to die-hard ski fanatics and those who love a snow holiday minus the skiing?

Canada’s ski resorts are world-famous for their diverse winter offerings, catering perfectly to inter-generational family holidays, classic ski bunnies, and those wishing to experience an authentic white Christmas. Here’s four of the best:

Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia
Canada’s second largest ski area, Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops in British Columbia feels like a winter postcard, with its picturesque ski-in/ski-out village and 126 named trails. Non-skiers can choose from dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, the tube park, or a Winter Segway Tour. The Mid Mountain Restaurant offers twilight fondue followed by a slow cruise down the lantern lit green run, back to the village.

Whistler Blackcomb Resort, British Columbia
Go beyond the slopes at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort. Feel the rush of the soaring winter Ziptrek with unparalleled views of centuries-old, snow-covered forests, or rejuvenate in the hot baths and waterfalls at the incredible  Scandinave Spa Whistler. Shop the cosmopolitan village, people watch in the cafes, and spend the evening ice-skating under twinkling Christmas lights.

Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta
Skiing almost plays second fiddle to the sheer beauty of Lake Louise in Banff National Park. Stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for the white Christmas of a lifetime. While the skiing is phenomenal, the non-ski fun is equally incredible. Ice skate the famous frozen lake, framed by glaciers and epic mountains. Take a romantic sleigh ride through the fir forest, or take an ice walk through ancient Johnston Canyon. Lake Louise is the ultimate winter playground.

Silver Star Resort, British Columbia
Fall in love with Silver Star’s fairytale village and Victorian architecture. Nestled in the Okanagan next to Vernon in British Columbia, Silver Star serves up an abundance of non-ski experiences. Go fat biking on unrestricted Nordic trails, glide around the tube park, enjoy the day spa, and get to know the locals in this unforgettable winter wonderland.

Getting there: Air Canada flies daily from Sydney and Brisbane to Vancouver, connecting through to Alberta. For great winter travel deals and packages click HERE

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