Alberta Things To Do

A skiing holiday in Alberta, Canada, is the perfect choice for anyone looking for varied terrain and plenty of on and off-piste activities. With over 20 different ski resorts in the province there is everything from dog sledding and night skiing to beauty therapies and museums.

 

Night skiing

Sleigh rides

Telemark instruction

Skidoos

Snow mobiles

Snow parks

Ice skating

Hiking

Hot springs

Gondola cable car ride

 

Gym

Sports centres

Swimming

Bowling

Cinema

Hot tubs

Sauna

Museums and historic attractions

Skiing in Alberta comes with all the perks of an area steeped in natural beauty with the majestic slopes of the eastern Rockies covered in thick snow and spectacular forest. There are many marked hiking trails throughout the different resorts making for an enjoyable off-piste activity. For those in search of serious après ski relaxation Alberta provides a myriad of saunas and beauty therapy centres. The natural hot springs in Banff are a particularly lavish choice where you can enjoy superb views over the snowy mountains from the luxury of a steaming pool.

 

Dining options across ski resorts in Alberta offer huge variety and good quality food. In the larger resorts such as Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise you will find cuisine from all over the world including French, Italian, Chinese and Thai as well as US style food and plenty of vegetarian options. You can also try an array of local specialities including the world famous western beef and Canadian Atlantic cod tongue! Evening and night time entertainment is equally broad-ranging in Alberta. Most ski resorts have a selection of bars and at least 1 or 2 lively nightclubs. However, there is also plenty in the way of traditional and family entertainment including live country and western music and relaxed Canadian style bars ensuring that you will never be left without fantastic range of things to do on your skiing holiday in Alberta.