Western Canada Ski Resort Opening Dates Winter 2022-23
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Ahhh, winter in Western Canada. Alberta and BC enjoy one of the longest winter ski seasons on the globe, and some of the best skiing and snowboarding. And it's coming again soon!
Who will open first? Who will get that first powder dump? Where will you be when it does? Each year, first chair sweepstakes are up for grabs. The snowmaking will be fast and furious as soon as the temps dip, and when the snow starts to fly it will be game on.
So read on for opening dates at all your favourite BC and Alberta resorts, and get ready - the 2022-23 ski season is on its way!
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 Wednesday as new opening dates are announced, and daily as ski resorts begin to open.
When do Alberta and BC ski resorts open?
Typically, the first resorts are open by mid-November (often Remembrance Day weekend) or, if we're lucky, even sooner.
Alberta ski resorts generally lead the way in November.
BC ski resorts usually join in later in November or early December.
Alberta ski resort opening dates 2022-23
Canyon Ski Resort, AB: November 26, 2022
Suggested Reading: Sunday Family Funday at Canyon Ski Resort
Castle Mountain Resort, AB: December 2, 2022
Suggested Reading: Catch The Powder Stagecoach On Castle Mountain
Hidden Valley Ski Resort: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: How to spend an awesome winter weekend in Cypress Hills Park
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Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: All in a day's fun in M.D. Bonnyville's backyard
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB: November 4, 2022
Suggested Reading: New to Winter in Alberta? Lake Louise Ski Resort makes it easy
Marmot Basin, AB: November 16, 2022
Suggested Reading: Jasper, Wide Open for Skiing and Winter Adventure
Mount Norquay, AB: November 11, 2022
Suggested Reading: Then and now: Mount Norquay
Two skiers enjoying fresh turns at Marmot Basin.
Nakiska Ski Area, AB: November 11 (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: First-timers discover the joy of skiing's thrills and spills
Nitehawk Adventure Park, AB: late November (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Bridging the Gap at Nitehawk
Pass Powderkeg, AB: November 19, 2022
Suggested Reading: Pass Powderkeg makes it a pleasure for skiers and riders to learn the ropes
Snow Valley, AB: November 20 (date TBA)
Suggest Reading: United they ski at Snow Valley
Sunshine Village Ski Resort, AB: November 11 (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Sunshine Village: The place to be this spring
WinSport Olympic Park: November 25, 2022
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: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Then and now: Apex Mountain Resort
Baldy Mountain Ski Resort, BC: December 16, 2022
New for Baldy this year, the resort is offering snow tubing.
Suggested Reading: Smitten by Baldy
Big White Ski Resort, BC: November 24, 2022
Suggested Reading: Bluebird days and wine tours in Kelowna
Fernie Alpine Resort, BC: December 3, 2022
Suggested Reading: Fresh tracks in the backcountry is every snow seekers' dream
Hudson Bay Mountain, BC: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Get set for a peak Hudson Bay Pow Day
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC: December 9, 2022
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: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Making Tracks, Snowshoeing at Manning Park
Mount Cain Alpine Park: early December (date TBA)
Suggested reading: #RoadTrip2020: The ultimate Vancouver Island ski trip
Mount Timothy Ski Area: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Then and now: Mount Timothy
Mount Washington Alpine Resort: December 9, 2022
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: December 9, 2022
Suggested Reading: AHHH...Nothing beats a ski and soak at Radium Hot Springs
Powder King Mountain Resort, BC: mid-November (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Powder King More Than Lives Up To Its Name
RED Mountain Resort, BC: December 10, 2022
Suggested Reading: Red Rocks
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC: December 3, 2022
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: December 2, 2022 (alpine), November 25, 2022 (Nordic)
Suggested Reading: Vernon is surrounded by a trifecta of skiing options
Sun Peaks Resort, BC: November 19, 2022
Suggested Reading: Sun up to sun down - Sun Peaks Resort offers action packed days
Troll Resort, BC: early December (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: Sweet Vibes and Stellar Snow at Troll Resort
Whistler Blackcomb, BC: November 24 (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: How to Do Spring Break at Whistler Blackcomb
Whitewater Ski Resort, BC: December 10 (date TBA)
Suggested Reading: B.C.'s snowy Powder Highway resorts the stuff of ski holiday dreams
Photo:
Marty Clemens
Skiing and boarding above the clouds at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort.
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