Rocky Mountains

Situated in the vast and varied landscape of western Canada, Alberta is Rocky Mountain country. The picturesque towns of Banff and Jasper are ski slope nirvanas, offering luxurious accommodation, gourmet restaurants and a nightlife buzz that’s as sky-high as the snow capped peaks which dominate this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

And talking of snow, native Albertans spend half the year surrounded by fluffy white stuff. So there’ll be plenty of it when you come. But it’s not just about skiing and boarding in these parts. Other sports share the winter spotlight too, such as tobogganing, dog sledding and skijoring.

Après ski, the activities are just as varied and fun-filled. Take the family for a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Dine with a Rockies view on the deck of a peak-top bistro. Raise a glass in a mountain-village pub. Party with the crowd. Indulge yourself in a massage. Slide into an open air hot tub. Relax in five-star splendour or chill out in your very own slope-side chalet in front of a crackling fire with a steaming hot beverage. However you want to play it, winter is truly wondrous in Alberta.

Photo credit: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.