
Western Canada Ski Resort Opening Dates Winter 2022-23
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It's only December and already the season is EPIC! So many resorts opening early with conditions many haven't seen in over 20 years! If you haven't skied or snowboarded yet, now's the time to go get it. Let us know what you find, tag us with #snowseekers in your posts.
Alberta & BC ski resort opening dates 2022-23
Note: all opening dates are projections, dependent on weather. Check back regularly for updates - we'll be updating this page every week as new opening dates are announced, and daily as ski resorts begin to open.
Alberta ski resorts lead the way in November.
BC ski resorts join in later this month and early December.
Alberta ski resort opening dates 2022-23
Canyon Ski Resort, AB: now open
Suggested Reading: Sunday Family Funday at Canyon Ski Resort
Castle Mountain Resort, AB: now open
Suggested Reading: Catch The Powder Stagecoach On Castle Mountain
Hidden Valley Ski Resort: December 21, 2022
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Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort: December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: All in a day's fun in M.D. Bonnyville's backyard
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB: now open
Suggested Reading: Just (Terrain) Park it at Lake Louise
Marmot Basin, AB: now open
Suggested Reading: Marmot Basin Ski Instructors Reveal their Faves
Mount Norquay, AB: now open
Suggested Reading: Then and now: Mount Norquay
Nakiska Ski Area, AB: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: What are friends for? Learning how to ski at Nakiska
Nitehawk Adventure Park, AB: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Bridging the Gap at Nitehawk
Pass Powderkeg, AB: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Pass Powderkeg makes it a pleasure for skiers and riders to learn the ropes
Snow Valley, AB: NOW OPEN
Suggest Reading: United they ski at Snow Valley
Sunshine Village Ski Resort, AB: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Sunshine Village: The place to be this spring
WinSport Olympic Park: NOW OPEN
Suggested reading: Family's first time on the ski hill leaves them wanting more
BC ski resort opening dates 2022-23
Apex Mountain Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Then and now: Apex Mountain Resort
Baldy Mountain Ski Resort, BC: December 3* (*weekends only), December 16 - regular hours
New for Baldy this year, the resort is offering snow tubing.
Suggested Reading: Smitten by Baldy
Big White Ski Resort, BC: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Bluebird days and wine tours in Kelowna
Fernie Alpine Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Fresh tracks in the backcountry is every snow seekers' dream
Hudson Bay Mountain, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Get set for a peak Hudson Bay Pow Day
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Don’t just thank the snow gods… thank the groomers too
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Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC: December 16, 2022
Suggested Reading: It’s family fun time at Kimberley
Manning Park Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Making Tracks, Snowshoeing at Manning Park
Mount Cain Alpine Park: Dec 17, 2022 (estimated)
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Mount Timothy Ski Area: December 16, 2022
Suggested Reading: Then and now: Mount Timothy
Mount Washington Alpine Resort: now open
Suggested Reading: An epic weekend at Mount Washington
Murray Ridge Ski Area: mid-December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Find the spirit of Murray Ridge on the slopes
Panorama Mountain Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: AHHH...Nothing beats a ski and soak at Radium Hot Springs
Powder King Mountain Resort, BC: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Ski Powder Euphoria at Powder King
RED Mountain Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Red Rocks
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Revelstoke Mountain Resort provides a "Top 3 Powder Day"
Shames Mountain, BC: December 10, 2022
Suggested Reading: We can't even count the many ways to enjoy Terrace in winter
SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Follow your north star - go SilverStar!
Sun Peaks Resort, BC: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: Sun up to sun down - Sun Peaks Resort offers action packed days
Troll Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: Sweet Vibes and Stellar Snow at Troll Resort
Whistler Blackcomb, BC: NOW OPEN
Suggested Reading: How to Do Spring Break at Whistler Blackcomb
Whitewater Ski Resort, BC: now open
Suggested Reading: BC's snowy Powder Highway resorts the stuff of ski holiday dreams
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