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Western Canada Ski Resort Opening Dates 2023-24
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Even as the 2022-23 ski season winds down there are those of us who are already looking ahead to next year, dreaming of powder days to come.
Most BC and Alberta ski resorts have yet to release their season opening dates for 2023-24, but some have already put pencil (lightly) to calendar.
We know that there's a summer and fall to come yet, and much could change. But it's never too soon to start dreaming and plotting.
Where available we have added confirmed 2023-24 opening dates and for the rest we have estimated based on historical trends (to denote which are estimates, you'll see *estimated next to those dates). We will update as new dates are released and as we get closer to the opening of the 2023-24 season.
Alberta & BC ski resort opening dates 2023-24
All opening dates are projections, dependent on weather. Check back regularly—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 2023
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 2023-24 season.
Canyon Ski Resort, AB
Opening day: Nov 11, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Sunday Family Funday at Canyon Ski Resort
Castle Mountain Resort, AB
Opening day: Dec 1, 2023
Get ready: read Catch The Powder Stagecoach On Castle Mountain
Hidden Valley Ski Resort
Opening day: December 16, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read How to spend an awesome winter weekend in Cypress Hills Park
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Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort
Opening day: December 2023 (date TBA)
Get ready: read All in a day's fun in M.D. Bonnyville's backyard
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB
Opening day: Nov 3, 2023
Get ready: read Just (Terrain) Park it at Lake Louise
Marmot Basin, AB
Opening day: Nov 10, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Marmot Basin opens new terrain, plans Knob chair replacement
Mount Norquay, AB
Opening day: Nov 10, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Then and now: Mount Norquay
Two skiers enjoying fresh turns at Marmot Basin.
Nakiska Ski Area, AB
Opening day: Nov 10, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read What are friends for? Learning how to ski at Nakiska
Nitehawk Adventure Park, AB
Opening day: Nov 24, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Bridging the Gap at Nitehawk
Pass Powderkeg, AB
Opening day: Nov 24, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Pass Powderkeg makes it a pleasure for skiers and riders to learn the ropes
Snow Valley, AB
Opening day: Nov 17, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read United they ski at Snow Valley
Sunshine Village Ski Resort, AB
Opening day: Nov 10, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Sunshine Village: The place to be this spring
WinSport Olympic Park
Opening day: Nov 17, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Family's first time on the ski hill leaves them wanting more
BC ski resort opening dates 2023-24
Owing to the warmer Pacific climate, BC ski resorts open a little later than Alberta's do, generally. BC hills tend to open in December, with most open by mid-December.
Apex Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 10, 2023 *estimated
Get ready: read Then and now: Apex Mountain Resort
Baldy Mountain Ski Resort, BC:
opening day: December 1, 2023 *estimated - weekends only / December 16 - regular hours
Get ready: read Smitten by Baldy
Big White Ski Resort, BC
opening day: Nov 23, 2023
get ready: read Bluebird days and wine tours in Kelowna
Fernie Alpine Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 1, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Fresh tracks in the backcountry is every snow seekers' dream
Hudson Bay Mountain, BC
opening day: Dec 1, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Get set for a peak Hudson Bay Pow Day
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 8, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Don’t just thank the snow gods… thank the groomers too
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Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC
opening day: December 16, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read It’s family fun time at Kimberley
Manning Park Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 1, 2023 (alpine) / Dec 8 (nordic), 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Making Tracks, Snowshoeing at Manning Park
Mount Cain Alpine Park
opening day: Dec 17, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read #RoadTrip2020: The ultimate Vancouver Island ski trip
Mount Timothy Ski Area
opening day: December 16, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Then and now: Mount Timothy
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
opening day: Dec 8, 2023
get ready: read An epic weekend at Mount Washington
Murray Ridge Ski Area
opening day: mid-December, 2023
get ready: read Find the spirit of Murray Ridge on the slopes
Panorama Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 8, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read AHHH...Nothing beats a ski and soak at Radium Hot Springs
Powder King Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Nov 17, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Ski Powder Euphoria at Powder King
RED Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 8, 2023 *estimated
get ready: read Red Rocks
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 1, 2023 *estimated
get ready: Revelstoke Mountain Resort provides a "Top 3 Powder Day"
Shames Mountain, BC
opening day: Dec 8, 2023 *estimated
get ready: We can't even count the many ways to enjoy Terrace in winter
SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC
opening day: Nov 17 (nordic) / Nov 24 (alpine), 2023 *estimated
get ready: Follow your north star - go SilverStar!
Sun Peaks Resort, BC
opening day: Nov 17, 2023 *estimated
get ready: Sun up to sun down - Sun Peaks Resort offers action packed days
Troll Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 8, 2023 *estimated
get ready: Sweet Vibes and Stellar Snow at Troll Resort
Whistler Blackcomb, BC
opening day: Nov 24, 2023 *estimated
get ready: How to Do Spring Break at Whistler Blackcomb
Whitewater Ski Resort, BC
opening day: Dec 8, 2023 *estimated
get ready: BC's snowy Powder Highway resorts the stuff of ski holiday dreams
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Marty Clemens
Skiing and boarding above the clouds at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort.
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