Canada Alberta - Lake Louise

fast facts

Vertical drop: 991m

Annual snowfall: 4.5m

Longest run: 8km

Number of lifts: 9, incl one gondola and four high-speed chairlifts

Parks/pipes: Yes, for various ability levels

Terrain: 1700 hectares

Day ticket: $Cheapest option is pre-purchase the tri-area ticket

When: Late November to May

Getting there:  Banff is a scenic, 90-minute drive west from Calgary with regular shuttles. From Banff, Lake Louise is 40-minutes away. Access is also simple from Kicking Horse/Golden from the other direction.