What’s New in Canada this Northern Hemi Snow Season
BANFF NATIONAL PARK, Canadian Rockies, ALBERTA
Banff Sunshine Ski Area New Super Angel Chairlift
Banff Sunshine is set to unveil the Super Angel Chairlift, a 6-person, high-speed chairlift that will feature plush heated bucket seats, comfy footrests, and a weather protection bubble cover. Developed in partnership with Leitner-Poma, the Super Angel is equipped with the latest EVO premium technology, eliminating the traditional gearbox and providing the smoothest, fastest, and quietest ride on the slopes.
Lake Louise Ski Area New Pipestone Express Heated Chairlift
In collaboration with Doppelmayr, Lake Louise Ski Resort will introduce a new heated chairlift comfortably transporting six passengers with a speedy ride time of 6.6 minutes to the base of the Summit Chair. It will also feature footrests and a sleek blue bubble, keeping guests warm as they ascend to the front side of the resort.
Mt. Norquay increases glading
For those who love tree skiing, Mt. Norquay in Banff’s backyard have thinned their tree runs over summer, enhancing glading across the mountain to provide more powder stashes, adventure, and excitement down tree runs.
New Moxy Banff Hotel by Marriott
Moxy Banff debuts its first winter, welcoming international skiers and boarders. Located on Banff Avenue the new hotel is part of Marriott’s Bonvoy portfolio, boasting 109 rooms with retro ski vibes. The hotel will also feature daily fresh produce from a restored 1966 VW Kombi food truck and the signature Moxy Bar will operate daily.
New Hotel Canoe & Suites Banff
Owned by Banff Lodging Company, the new Hotel Canoe & Suites features hotel rooms, suites and condos with an outdoorsy edge. Welcome winter visitors for the first time this coming season, the hotel is based on Banff Avenue stunning views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. New restaurant Sudden Sally located in the hotel is open for breakfast, lunch dinner or drinks.
MARMOT BASIN, Jasper, ALBERTA
Upgraded snowmaking system
Following last season’s installation of the new Knob Quad Chair that lifts skiers and snowboarders to the highest alpine bowls on the mountain, Marmot Basin has now upgraded its snowmaking system on the lower slopes for the 2024-25 season ensuring a quality snowpack top to bottom right through to early May.
