In February 2010, the world will focus on Whistler, BC, where the sliding, biathlon, cross-country and downhill skiing events of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will take place. But Whistler is only one of some 170 ski areas in Canada. They may not all be big and glamorous, but there’s winter fun to be had across the country—from the Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, and even tiny Prince Edward Island.
What’s new? Where to? Here’s our alpine ski-Canada guide:
Alberta, 23 ski areas
- Sunshine Village (Banff National Park): Sunshine has already seen the first snowfall of the season (Sept. 13 weekend)! Thirty new rooms at the resort’s lodge are on schedule for this season, making it easier to stay and ski nestled high up in the Rockies.
British Columbia, 37 ski areas
- Mount Timothy: Fly to Williams Lake to find “the Cariboo’s best-kept secret.” Check out this season’s new platter lift. No crowds and nearly 305 m (1,000 ft) of vertical.
- Mount Washington: This resort on Vancouver Island celebrates over 30 years by opening a new beginner and intermediate area called Goodtime Glades, with the goal of building tree-skiing confidence. Fly into Comox.
Ontario, 50 ski areas
- Blue Mountain: Ontario’s largest ski area is just over 90 minutes from Toronto. Managed by renowned Intrawest, Blue opens its remodelled and expanded South Base Lodge for 2009-2010 with increased seating capacity.
Quebec, 44 ski areas
- Mont Saint-Sauveur: Enjoy your lunch or après-ski cocktail even more on the resort’s legendary half-moon terrace, completely rebuilt with a central fireplace for 2009-10. Fly into Montréal.
- Mont Cascades: This resort near Ottawa expands its “Revolution” snow park this season, and is adding a new “magic carpet” for beginners.
Manitoba, 7 ski areas
New Brunswick, 4 resorts
- Poley Mountain: Calling itself “Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing ski resort,” Poley’s new triple-lift alongside the quad and other uphill options means Poley can now move 5,800 skiers/boarders up the 201 m (660 ft) of vertical each hour. Two new mogul runs and expanded glades complement the lift. Fly into Moncton or Saint John.
Newfoundland and Labrador, 7 ski areas
Nova Scotia, 6 ski areas
- Wentworth: Changes and improvements, including a new half pipe and moguls course, are underway as this resort prepares to host alpine and freestyle events for Canada’s Winter Games in 2011. Fly into Halifax.
Prince Edward Island, 1 ski area
Saskatchewan, 9 ski areas
- Wapiti Valley: This resort in the north-central region of the province adds a new “magic carpet” for beginners.
Yukon, 3 ski areas
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