Western Canada ski resort opening dates 2025-26

Sure it's hot now, but before long we'll be feeling that chill in the air. Now is the time to start looking ahead to the 2025-26 ski season here in Western Canada. 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.

Check out 2025-26 opening dates for ski resorts across the west here. We've compiled them for you with both official and projected opening dates for 40-plus ski resorts across Alberta and BC. 

 

Check back frequently—we'll be updating this page regularly as new opening dates are announced or confirmed.

Note: all opening dates are projections, dependent on weather.

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 2025-6 ski season.

ski resort
opening date 2025
Canyon Ski Resort, ABNov 21, 2025 *estimated
Castle Mountain Resort, ABDec 5, 2025 
Hidden Valley Ski Resort, ABDec 19, 2025 *estimated
Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort, ABDec 5, 2025 *estimated
Lake Louise Ski Resort, ABNov 7, 2025  
Marmot Basin, ABNov 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, ABNov 14, 2025  *estimated
Nakiska Ski Area, ABNov 14, 2025  *estimated
Nitehawk Adventure Park, ABNov 28, 2025  *estimated
Pass Powderkeg, ABDec 5, 2025  *estimated
Snow Valley, ABNov 19, 2025  *estimated
Sunshine Village Ski Resort, ABNov 7, 2025   *estimated
WinSport Olympic ParkNov 28, 2025  *estimated

 


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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, BCDec 5, 2025  *estimated
Baldy Mountain Ski Resort, BCNov 28, 2025  *estimated
Big White Ski Resort, BCNov 27, 2025
Cypress Mountain ResortNov 28, 2025  *estimated
Fernie Alpine Resort, BCNov 28, 2025  *estimated
Grouse Mountain Nov 28, 2025   *estimated
Hudson Bay Mountain, BCDec 5, 2025  *estimated
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BCDec 12, 2025  *estimated
Kimberley Alpine Resort, BCDec 12, 2025  *estimated
Manning Park Resort, BCDec 12, 2025  *estimated

 

BC ski resort 
2025 opening dates, cont'd
Mount Cain Alpine ParkDec 12, 2025  *estimated
Mount Timothy Ski AreaDec 19, 2025  *estimated
Mount Washington Alpine ResortDec 12, 2025
Mt Seymour Dec 12, 2025  *estimated
Murray Ridge Ski AreaDec 19, 2025  *estimated
Panorama Mountain Resort, BCDec 5, 2025
Phoenix Mountain, BCDec 19, 2025  *estimated
Powder King Mountain Resort, BCNov 21, 2025  *estimated
RED Mountain Resort, BCDec 5, 2025  *estimated
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BCNov 28, 2025  *estimated
Sasquatch Mountain ResortDec 19, 2025  *estimated
Shames Mountain, BCDec 5, 2026  *estimated
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort Smithers BC Marty Clemens
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 14, 2025  *estimated
SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC (alpine)Nov 21, 2025  *estimated
Sun Peaks Resort, BCNov 21, 2025  *estimated
Troll Resort, BCDec 12, 2025  *estimated
Whistler Blackcomb, BCNov 21, 2025  *estimated
Whitewater Ski Resort, BCDec 5, 2025  *estimated

 

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