5 Reasons Why Skiing In Canada Is Better Than Skiing In Europe

Skiing is better in Canada, eh?

1. You can ski (almost) all year round

Ski resorts in Canada open earlier than in Europe. Snowfall in Banff starts in early September, which means more time for skiing. Woohoo!

It’s better than… Val Louron, France, where you can only ski for 3 months of the year. Boo. (Why even go?)

Canada 1 – 0 Europe

2. You’ll never ski on the same snow twice

Lake Louise has over 145 runs and back bowls, with more than 4,200 acres of skiable terrain. It’s hard not to get lost in this giant resort!

Better than… Obergurgl, Austria, which is tiny. Size matters. No offence, Austria.

Canada 2 – 0 Europe

3. Eat a whole meal for the price of a ham baguette

Kicking Horse not only has cheaper mountain side food than Europe, but you can eat at the country’s most elevated restaurant, Eagle’s Eye.

Better than… Verbier, Switzerland, where food is the same price as a small house.

Canada 3 – 0 Europe

4. All the drinks, all the time

Canadians know how to party. With numerous bars and clubs, you’ll be up for a whole night of dancing, even after a long day on the slopes. A pitcher of beer for $5, yay!

Better than… St Gervais, France, where the skiing is good, but the après is not. Vin chaud for 6 euro, no thank you.

Canada 4 – 0 Europe

5. Ski straight to the front of the queue

Quieter Canadian resorts like Jasper have all the best of skiing and none of the fuss. Glide straight onto the chairlift without having to worry about strangers scratching up your skis.

Better than… Anywhere in the French Alps. Excusez-moi… No.

Canada 5 – 0 Europe

Canada wins, eh!