Winter magic in Alberta
By Laura Gelder – December 2018 – 1 minute read
You don’t have to be a skier or snow boarder to appreciate Alberta in winter. From the mountains to the prairies and even in the cities themselves, your clients will find a whole range of activities which allow them to embrace the cold - and not all require nerves of steel or high levels of fitness. Check out these snow sports.
Heli-showshoeing, Banff
At 7,000 feet above sea level, Marvel Pass is a pristine white wonder
Ice climbing, Johnston Canyon
Visitors can walk right into the canyon and explore the frozen waterfalls which hang from cathedral-like rock walls
Skating in the city, Calgary
You can Skate in the Olympic Plaza from November to March
Cross country skiing, Grande Prairie
The Wapiti Nordic Ski Club offers tree-lined trails perfect for beginners and lessons too
Hiking in Jasper National Park
Winter hikes include the Sulphur Skyline which starts at the Miette hot springs and jaw-dropping view of the famous Fiddle River Valley and limestone peaks.
Fat Biking on Maligne Lake, Jasper
These thick-tyred bikes cut through deep snow and glide safely across smooth ice
Ice Castle, Edmonton
The Ice Castle is crafted by hand using only icicles and water
Husky, Snowy Owl Dog Sled Tours, Kananaskis
Be guided through entwined forests of towering black spruce, tranquil streams, quaint bridges, frozen lakes and the echoing stillness of the Rockies