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ComeSkiCanada 2009-2010 guide provides you with all the information to make planning your Canadian Ski and Board Holiday easy.

Pure Canada is the Canadian Tourism Commission's unique travel lifestyle magazine.

• Alberta
  • Ski Banff - Lake Louise - Sunshine
• British Columbia
  • Big White and Silver Star Resorts
  • Fernie Resort
  • Kicking Horse Mountain
  • Kimberley Alpine Resort
  • Sun Peaks
  • Whistler
• Québec
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne / Stoneham
  • Tremblant

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Ski Banff, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village

Banff-Lake Louise is home to three of the world's finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. Offering almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain and 274 runs, with an average annual snowfall of over 30 feet, this is a special place with real snow and real good times in surroundings so spectacular the United Nations has declared it a World Heritage Site.

Boasting one of the longest ski seasons in North America, from mid November to late May, experience the famous "Rockies" powder. From wide open bowls and steep chutes to tree line glades and miles of perfectly groomed cruisers, there is terrain to suit everyone.

At Banff-Lake Louise we empower you to ski all you want, where you want, when you want. In a single tri-area lift ticket you gain access to unlimited skiing at our three world class resorts with free transportation to and from your hotel.

Skiing or riding in the heart of Banff National Park, you are surrounded by 20,000 square kilometers of protected landscape, where animals roam free. It’s a place where million dollar condos are replaced with more mountains and million-dollar views.

The quaint towns of Banff and Lake Louise offer a large variety of restaurants, boutique shops, spas, and hotels to enjoy. Unwind and relax with plenty of après-ski options and of course, traditional friendly Canadian hospitality.

Whatever your desire: experience the ideal and real destination - Canada’s Protected Playground, Banff National Park.

What’s new for 2009 / 2010

This season we’re celebrating the 125th anniversary of Canada’s Protected Playground™, Banff National Park. Skiers and snowboarders across the world are invited to celebrate and enjoy this protected landscape with us.

The Sunshine Mountain Lodge will open 30 luxurious new suites by December 2009, as Sunshine Village completes a multimillion dollar wing replacement. Harmony with its surroundings and environmental integrity are the priorities for this eco-luxurious Lodge – Banff-Lake Louise’s only ski in, ski out accommodation.

In 2009-10 Mt. Norquay will offer even more excitement with a new Tubing Park. The lift-accessed course will offer those young and old a fun-filled adventure, with no experience necessary.

The Banff Refreshing project, completed in 2008, has seen a complete rejuvenation of downtown Banff. The result is a fresh, new downtown core that better reflects the natural environment, provides more space for tourists and residents to enjoy, and provides a modernized underground infrastructure.

Some of the key improvements to the streetscape include wider sidewalks, more rest spots, additional trees and landscaped areas, more crosswalks and new lighting to reduce light pollution.

We are proud to be the first municipality in Canada to introduce an eco-friendly, all-hybrid electric bus system. Our award-winning ‘Roam’ buses are friendly to the environment, and they look beautiful too: each bus features a unique backcountry view of grizzlies, elk, goats and wolves. With these new hybrids, we’re reducing emissions and lowering fuel and lifecycle costs. And the buses look amazing.

There's more than just snow

• Incredible mountain scenery - there's a reason this area was designated as Canada's first national park and a protected United Nations World Heritage Site. Prepare to have your breath taken away at every turn by the incredible mountains, untouched forests, and pristine lakes & rivers of Banff National Park.
• Huge variety of terrain for all ability levels of skiers or snowboarders, with 3 distinct ski areas offering 274+ ski runs on almost 8,000 skiable acres on one lift pass.
• Winter is the low season in Banff-Lake Louise - accommodation value abounds and lift lines are minimal.
• More than just skiing & snowboarding - exceptional dining and nightlife, unique adventure activities like an ice-canyon walk, Hot Springs and spas are just a few of the memorable experiences for guests.
• Consistent, reliable snow, with a season from mid-November to late May, every year.

For more information, visit Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine.

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