 Ski holidays in Canada
Canada is an ideal place for a skiing holiday. With thousands and thousands of square miles of untracked mountain ranges, coupled with some of the most impressive and sought after resorts in the world, Canada makes for a ski holiday of a lifetime. For a country with such ideal conditions for a ski holiday, Canada was somewhat of a late bloomer in the ski industry. Only since the Calgary Olympics in 1970 has it been a hub for international skiing. Now it boasts some of the busiest resorts and best conditions in the world.
Skiing in Canada
The skiing in Canada is simply phenomenal. It offers everything for even the most discerning of skiers. Canada offers the best resorts in the world, such as Whistler (attracting over two million visitors a year!), and also the best off-piste powder action you could ask for. Canada is the worlds top heli-skiing destination as well as offering 50,000 km of signposted snowmobiling terrain for those looking to try something a bit different. Canada can offer you all that the top European destinations can offer in terms of runs, service and opulence but can also give you so much more with a truly unique experience. With over two hundred ski centres only an hour from Montréal, Ottawa or Quèbec, Canadian resorts are accessible and immaculate; in truly stunning surroundings. The services on offer from the lifts, efficient pass systems and the perfectly manicured pistes and snow parks are truly world class. When you go there you realise why people return year after year to have their ski holidays in Canada. Whistler is set to host the 2010 Olympics whilst another major resort Tremblant is devouring it"s second billion-dollar development! Canada is firmly secured as a major skiing destination for years to come.
Snowboarding
Having your snowboard holiday in Canada means going to a country that takes snowboarding seriously. Canada has over 270 ski centres and has a board-only resort aptly named "Snowboard Ranch". If you go to Whistler you will experience what it feels like to be an olympian or if it"s fresh powder you crave go to Fernie Alpine Resort. Canada will satisfy borders of all tastes and styles so do a bit of research first and you will be able to find the perfect boarding venue for you.
Getting there
Canada is accessible easily from major London airports and some other UK airports and then transfers to resorts can be very speedy if flying to Montréal, Ottawa or Quèbec as mentioned above. A great road and rail netwok also helps getting to and from resorts.
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