Sunshine opens first Nov 2, with Lake Louise on Nov 4 to kick off 2025-26 ski season

Surprise! A week ahead of its scheduled opening on November 7, Sunshine Village opened this past Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 to kick off the winter 2025-26 ski and ride season… and local stoke couldn't be higher. 

Add to that Lake Louise announced its opening day moved up to Tuesday, Nov 4 (also from Nov 7) and the season is off to a strong start. 

At SnowSeekers this is always a special time, and we love sharing it with you. Here's what we saw over the weekend.

Sunshine makes history

With its earliest opening in at least 40 years, possibly ever, Sunshine got the season going on Nov 2, 2025. Here's the story straight from the resort.


Lake Louise opening early on Nov 4

Check out opening day details in the resort's post here.


More openings on the way

Here's a quick roundup of opening dates across Alberta as the season gets going.


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Then read on for more info to get ready for your first days of the season. 

Here we go! #morecowbell