Sunshine, Lake Louise, Nakiska and Norquay open over 6 day span kicking off 2025-26 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 moved its opening day up to Tuesday, Nov 4 (also from Nov 7) and the season is off to a strong start. Nakiska and Norquay join in this coming weekend, with preview weekends starting on Nov 8. 

At SnowSeekers this is always a special time, and we love sharing it with you. Tag us in your opening day posts for some SnowSeekers love! 

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.


Nakiska preview weekend #1, Nov 8-11

Bringing us to three ski areas open, as of this weekend!


Norquay 100 starts

Not to be left behind, Norquay serves up a preview to its 100th season, also on Nov 8 weekend.


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