ITINERARY - CANADA SNOWBOARDING MINI-TRIP

DAY 1: Arrive in Calgary. Transfer to Banff. Relax.

Welcome to the heart of the Canadian Rockies; home to some of the world's most famous powder resorts. Our Canada snowboarding mini-trip will begin at Calgary International Airport. From here we'll drive about 2 hours to the stunning resort town of Banff where we'll stay in a quintessential Canadian lodge located in the center of this mountain town.

Drive time from airport: 2 hours

DAY 2: Our Canada Snowboarding Trip Begins!

Today we'll hit Sunshine Village Resort, Canada’s highest elevated resort with over 3300 acres of terrain and some of the best snow in Alberta. Sunshine is a favorite resort amongst locals! Today will be a warm up day; a chance for our instructor team to evaluate your development needs and to work with you to determine your goals for the rest of the trip. After a great day of riding, we'll head to the lodge for dinner followed by a well-earned soak in the renown Banff Hot Springs.

Drive time: 20 minutes each way

DAY 3: Riding & instruction at Lake Louise

Today we’ll hop in the van and head to Lake Louise. Located in the majestic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America, offering spectacular scenery, vast terrain, and endless opportunities to learn and have fun. After a full day of coaching and riding, we’ll visit the historic Chateau Lake Louise for après ski and optional ice skating. Dinner tonight will be in Banff.

Drive time: 45 minutes each way

DAY 4: Riding & instruction at Kicking Horse

No snowboard trip to the Canadian Rockies would be complete without a day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden BC. Voted #1 North American ski resort for powder and #2 for steeps, Kicking Horse is a mecca for powder lovers from around the world. You’ll have the chance to explore the resort’s deep bowls and steeps with our instructors and guides, perfecting your technique and challenging your performance. This evening we'll have a last dinner in Golden or in Banff to celebrate the end of our ultimate Canada snowboard tour!

Drive time: 1.5 hours each way

DAY 5: Riding & instruction at Norquay. Evening departure from Calgary

Our final day of riding is at Norquay Resort located just 5 minutes from Banff. We'll enjoy a final taste of the Canadian Rockies deep powder and wide bowls before heading home for our evening flight (please see travel section on details on scheduling your return flight).

Drive time to airport: 1 hour, 15 minutes