Ski resorts in Canada for a winter weekend escape

This remote lodge in snow-dense Northern Ontario is an all-inclusive Nordic ski and snowshoe resort, a gem for those looking for something quiet, restorative, and off the beaten track.

A beloved classic, Mont Tremblant is a skier’s paradise for good reason: the slopes are world-class, and the village emulates charming European alpine escapes with its architecture and layout. You can’t go wrong with Tremblant for a weekend ski trip.

The conditions are consistently awesome at Whitewater, but the nearby town of Nelson amps up a weekend getaway here, with its charming atmosphere and excellent restaurants and stores. For those who love Nordic skiing, the trails around Whitewater are also top-notch.

This region just outside of Ottawa is home to three ski resorts, each fairly close to one another: Vorlage, Camp Fortune, and Edelweiss. You can also visit the charming villages of Wakefield and Chelsea for food and fun, and since this is a popular cottage area, there are tons of accommodations to choose from.

Blue Mountain is an excellent option if some folks in your group want to join the ski weekend but aren’t so keen on the actual skiing. While the slopes here are excellent, so are the surrounding activities and many shops, restaurants, and bars in Blue Mountain Village. Overall, it’s a great choice for a friends’ getaway.

Located in this gem of a small town about three hours from Calgary, Fernie is loved by experienced powder-hounds and casual skiers alike. With tons of ski-in/ski-out options to stay in on the hill and many beautiful cabins nearby, a weekend in Fernie should be on every skier’s list.

As far as resorts in Western Canada go, Revelstoke is on the newer side, having opened in 2007. The impressive mountains in the area were begging for a ski escape. Revelstoke is also home to some of the best helicopter and cat-skiing in the country. With consistently excellent conditions, it’s a dream trip for many avid skiers.

You might know Club Med as the pioneers behind the all-inclusive island vacation, but this year, the company is opening their very first winter resort in Canada, an all-inclusive skier’s paradise in Quebec. Opening on December 3, this Northern Club Med spot is billed as a ski and snowboarder’s haven in an area well known for its excellent ski terrain.

Attention, Nordic skiers! Weekend ski getaways aren’t always for downhill. Perfect for cross-country lovers, Kivi Park is an impressive all-season wilderness area that hosts all kinds of winter activities, including snowshoeing and skating. With cozy cabins and warming huts along the trails, you can easily turn a visit to this park into a weekend trip.