Winter has Officially Arrived in the Canadian Rockies! (*Updated 2025*)

Season openings of Banff-and-area ski resorts have just been announced! Be sure to check the websites below for more information and available runs for opening day. Happy Skiing & Snowboarding, everyone!

Not a fan of skiing or snowboarding? Check out our list of other winter and Christmas activities here: Winter Activities in Banff & Area

Banff Sunshine Village Ski Resort

Opening Day: Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

Sunshine Village Ski Resort Website: https://www.skibanff.com/

Conditions: https://www.skibanff.com/conditions

Webcams: https://www.skibanff.com/conditions

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Opening Day: Friday, November 7th, 2025

Lake Louise Ski Resort Website: https://www.skilouise.com/

Conditions: https://www.skilouise.com/snow-conditions/

Webcams: https://www.skilouise.com/mountain-cam/

Mount Norquay Ski Resort

Weekend Preview: November 8th & 9th, 2025

Opening Day: Saturday, November 15th, 2025

Mount Norquay Ski Resort Website: https://banffnorquay.com/

Conditions: https://banffnorquay.com/winter/conditions/webcam/

Webcams: https://banffnorquay.com/winter/conditions/webcam/

Nakiska Ski Area

Weekend Previews: Nov 8-11, Nov 15-16, Nov 22-23, 2025

Opening Day: Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Nakiska Ski Area Website: https://skinakiska.com/

Conditions: https://skinakiska.com/conditions/snow-report/ Webcams: https://skinakiska.com/conditions/mountain-cam/