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4 Canadian Ski and aspiring skiers of all abilities to enjoy the mountains alongside friendly and fun volunteers. Local accommodations
include a creative range of on-mountain housing, bed and breakfasts, ski-in-ski-out condos, and more. Castle
Snowboard Resorts You May Mountain Resort is also one of the few North American resorts equipped with cat skiing and riding operations,
making its terrain even more accessible to nearly anyone.
Not Have Heard About Known as the Wind Capital of Canada, Pincher Creek currently has eight wind projects, with 272 turbines producing
291.93 megawatts of energy. Once you’ve had your fill on the hill, why not stop in at the Kootenai Brown Pioneer
village, a year-round frontier village with resorted heritage buildings, artifacts, and furniture to really paint a picture
of centuries past. Then, head to Harvest Coffeehouse for a tasty snack.
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B y the time the first crunchy leaf hits a sidewalk, many Canadians have already begun to wax their skis and Hill stats: more than 94 trails, 6 lifts

snowboards in anticipation of the first glorious snowfall at their favourite hill, and who can blame them?
Mont SUTTON, Sutton, Quebec
From coast-to-coast-to-coast, Canada is home to more than 295 ski resorts, covering more than 3,980 kilometres An alternative to Quebec’s beloved Mont Tremblant, Mont
of gorgeous sloped and snowy landscape, all itching to see their first trail prints of the season. With all of these hills SUTTON is 90 minutes from Montreal, just outside the Eastern
waiting to be discovered, skiers and snowboarders alike may have trouble deciding where to start! Luckily, we’ve Townships’ village of Sutton. Home to summer activities including
compiled some of the must-visit resorts to get your winter bucket list started. Ready to ski—or board—your way hiking, zip lining, mountaintop camping, and scenic chairlift rides,
through our country’s top terrain? Mont SUTTON plays host to 230 acres of top-rated glades skiing
and alpine touring come winter. Bringing future athletes? Mont
Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia SUTTON features a family zone which offers dedicated chairlifts
Located in Fernie, British Columbia, this resort has its 2021 opening to easy, family-friendly trails plus magic carpets, a module-filled
day slated for December 4. Fernie Alpine Resort is historically one of beginners park, food, daycare, forestry for wandering, and more.
the snowiest destinations, complete with small-town charm and more If you want to change things up from skiing, but still stay active, you can head to Sutton’s Parc d’Environnement
than 2,500 acres of skiable terrain. For those who remain in the on- Naturel, which has stunning four-season trail networks to explore. The town itself has a population of just under
hill Fernie Village, there are 17 lodges and nine main restaurants, plus 4,000 according to the 2011 Census and is part of the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality. Sutton is full
historic lounges, distillers, boutiques, rentals, repair shops, daycare of cafés, bistros, microbreweries, and more for you to taste your way through, as well as vineyards, art galleries, and
services, and more. boutiques where you can wander and support local.
After you’ve spent the day on the slopes, stop in at Beanpod Chocolate, Hill stats: 60 trails, 9 lifts
Coffee and Gelato cafe—one of the few places in the world where you can watch chocolate get made from rare cacao
beans using traditional stone grinding equipment—for a hot cup of coffee and a treat. Marble Mountain, Steady Brook, Newfoundland
The only city in Canada completely surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Fernie has a population of more than 5,200 Accessible by car, bus, and paid airport shuttle, Marble Mountain
people, which doubles during the winter season. The mountain town was established in 1898 and features century is located among Newfoundland’s Long Range Mountains, seven
buildings and a thriving arts culture for those who want to take a break from skiing and explore the area. You can stay kilometres from Corner Brook—the province’s snowiest city—in Steady
at one of many hotels in the surrounding area, such as the ski-in-ski-out Lizard Creek Lodge or the Red Tree Lodge. Brook on the western coast. Marble Mountain is the largest alpine ski
resort in Atlantic Canada, and contains the only detachable high-speed
Hill stats: 142 trails, 10 lifts quad lift in the same area.

Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, Alberta On-mountain amenities and activities include a snow school, the warm
When you think of snow getaways and Alberta simultaneously, and family-friendly Knotty Pine Lounge, a Marble Mountain racing
Banff and Lake Louise may come to mind first but those looking team, and a delicious Cookhouse for grab-and-go eats.
for royally beautiful views and slopes without the crowds should Be sure to contact local tourism agents or hotel accommodations for
consider Castle Mountain Resort in Pincher Creek, which has information on all-inclusive ski packages, which can include airfare, overnight stays in nearby cities, slope tickets
more than 3,500 acres for skiers and snowboarders to trek. Castle and other benefits. Marble Mountain is located approximately 30 minutes from Deer Lake Airport, making it easily
Mountain Resort’s 2021 opening day is slated for December 3. accessible for those who want to adventure to the east coast for some serious slopes. It’s also less than two hours
Described as “closer to heaven, down to earth,” this West Castle away from Gros Morne National Park, and yes—it’s open in the winter! If you’re looking to stay in town, Marblewood
Wetlands resort has been running for 55 years and counting while Village Resort has condo-like suites for you to relax in. For a bite to eat, Harbour Grounds restaurant is 10 minutes
being skier-owned and community-first. A prime example of snow- away with delicious soups and sandwiches to warm you up.
lovers giving back is their Disabled Skiing Program which enables Hill stats: 40 trails, 5 lifts ■

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