Ski holidays usually involve strapping on skis or a snowboard and heading into knee-deep powder on one of Canada’s incredible mountains. But for those who don’t ski or simply looking for a relaxing break after long days on the slopes, there is plenty to do off the hills as well.
Experiences
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Enjoy Scandinavian baths or hot stone therapy at the Scandinave Spa near Blue Mountain Resort, Whistler, and Mont-Tremblant.
If you’re visiting one of Banff, Alberta’s “Big 3” mountains, the Banff Upper Hot Springs have been an oasis for travellers for hundreds of years.
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At Fernie, in British Columbia, embrace your inner mountain man or woman at the annual Griz Days, which includes live music, fireworks, a scavenger hunt and more.
Whistler’s World Ski and Snowboard Festival features great competitive riding, but also free outdoor concerts, comedy, film and late night partying.
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Mont-Sainte-Anne, near Quebec City, has over 30 kilometres of snowshoeing trails around the base of the mountain, while Kimberley Alpine Resort hosts a 30-minute snowshoe tour that ends with chocolate fondue.
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Now found at countless resorts across the country, tubing and sledding offers a thrill on the slopes without requiring any skill or experience. A sure hit for all ages is the 7.5-kilometre sled run at Quebec’s Le Massif de Charlevoix.
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Zip at high speed through the snow-covered trees at Whistler, in British Columbia, or Mont Tremblant, in Quebec.
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Skip straight to the après experience at Panorama Mountain’s Heli-Fondue in British Columbia or the Mont-Tremblant sugar shack.
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