Western Canada ski resort opening dates 2025-26
With November 7 as the targeted opening date for the ski season here in Western Canada, we're down to the last few days before we can be on snow again!
So, when will your favourite Alberta or BC ski resort be opening? Typically, Alberta ski resorts lead the way in November. BC ski resorts join in later in November and into December. Dates below represent the most current information from resorts.
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We've compiled the most up-to-date list of opening dates for Alberta and BC ski resorts (official and projected) here. These dates are updated regularly as resorts announce official opening days, so check back often to ensure you're in the know.
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2025-26 opening dates for Alberta, BC ski resorts
Note: all opening dates are subject to change based on weather—no *asterisk next to a date means the resort has officially announced an opening date; *tentative means the resort has declared an date, weather pending; *estimated next to a date indicates that is our best estimate based on historic opening dates for a given resort.
Alberta ski resort opening dates 2025
With cooler temperatures in the eastern front of the Canadian Rockies and the foothills, Alberta ski resorts typically open between early November to early December. Here are projected opening dates for the 2025-26 ski season.
ski resort | opening date 2025 |
| Canyon Ski Resort, AB | Nov 11, 2025 *tentative |
| Castle Mountain Resort, AB | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Hidden Valley Ski Resort, AB | Dec 17, 2025 *estimated |
| Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort, AB | Dec 5, 2025 *estimated |
| Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Marmot Basin, AB | Nov 14, 2025 *estimated |
Lake Louise was the first ski resort in Western Canada to open for the 2024-25 ski season.
| Alberta ski resort 2024 opening dates, cont'd | |
| Mount Norquay, AB | Nov 14, 2025 *tentative |
| Nakiska Ski Area, AB | Nov 8, 2025 *open weekends to Nov 28, see below for details |
| Nitehawk Adventure Park, AB | Nov 28, 2025 *estimated |
| Pass Powderkeg, AB | Dec 5, 2025 *estimated |
| Snow Valley, AB | Nov 19, 2025 *estimated |
| Sunshine Village Ski Resort, AB | Nov 7, 2025 *estimated |
| WinSport Olympic Park | Nov 28, 2025 *estimated |
*Nakiska tentatively opens for preview weekends Nov 8-11, Nov 15-16 and Nov 22-23 / open 7 days a week starting Nov 28, 2025
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BC ski resort opening dates 2025
Owing to the warmer Pacific climate, BC ski resorts open a little later than Alberta's do, generally. BC hills tend to start opening in late November or early December, with most open by mid-December.
ski resort | opening date 2025 |
| Apex Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Baldy Mountain Ski Resort, BC | Nov 28, 2025 *estimated |
| Big White Ski Resort, BC | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Cypress Mountain Resort | Nov 28, 2025 *estimated |
| Fernie Alpine Resort, BC | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Grouse Mountain | Nov 23, 2025 *tentative |
| Hudson Bay Mountain, BC | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Manning Park Resort, BC | Dec 12, 2025 *estimated |
| BC ski resort 2025 opening dates, cont'd | |
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | Dec 13, 2025 *tentative |
| Mount Timothy Ski Area | Dec 19, 2025 *estimated |
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Mt Seymour | Dec 12, 2025 *tentative |
| Murray Ridge Ski Area | Dec 19, 2025 *estimated |
| Panorama Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Phoenix Mountain, BC | Dec 19, 2025 *estimated |
| Powder King Mountain Resort, BC | Nov 20, 2025 |
| RED Mountain Resort, BC | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Shames Mountain, BC | Dec 5, 2026 *estimated |
Photo:
Marty Clemens
Skiing and boarding above the clouds at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort.
| BC ski resort 2025 opening dates, cont'd | |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC (nordic) | Nov 21, 2025 |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC (alpine) | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Sun Peaks Resort, BC | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Troll Resort, BC | Dec 12, 2025 *estimated |
| Whistler Blackcomb, BC | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Whitewater Ski Resort, BC | Dec 5, 2025 |
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