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Fun late winter activities near Edmonton AB

Bombarded with snow for most of the year, residents around Edmonton AB might be in need of a few fun late-winter activities to help pass the time before the spring season! The mountain areas in Alberta are most beautifully decorated in freshly fallen snow. As the temperatures begin to rise, the mountainous areas around Alberta are the perfect place to be on a weekend! Spring passes are available at most ski resorts in the area.


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Late season ski and snowboarding resorts near Edmonton AB

If you’re looking to spend a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of Edmonton, we’d encourage you to check out a few of these skiing and snowboarding resorts within a days drive of Edmonton — it will be worth it!

Sunshine Village

skibanff.com
Highlights:

  • Dining
  • Shopping
  • Sunshine Mountain Lodge in the heart of Banff National Park
  • Sightseeing
  • 111 ski runs

Lake Louise

banfflakelouise.com
Highlights:

  • Snowshoeing
  • Torchlight dinner and ski
  • Sunnytube Park
  • Sightseeing
  • Lodging

Marmot Basin

skimarmot.com
Highlights:

  • 91 runs on four mountain faces
  • Public Transit
  • Ski & Snowboard School
  • Terrain Park of boxes, rails, jib and jumps
  • Little Rascals Nursery 19 Months to 6 Years Old

Sun Peaks

sunpeaksresort.com
Highlights:

  • Second largest resort in Alberta with 3,600 acres of terrain
  • Two family camps
  • Heated, outdoor pool
  • Skate rink

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Big White

bigwhite.com
Highlights:

  • Food and Dining locations
  • Nightlife
  • Lodging
  • Day Spas
  • Baby, home and pet sitters

Kimberley Alpine Resort

skikimberley.com
Highlights:

  • Best night-skiing in Alberta
  • Bavarian-themed Downtown area
  • Train ride to your resort
  • Tubing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ice Skating