First Canadian resorts open for the season

Two of Alberta’s resorts have opened for the season. Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise opened the slopes on Saturday November 8 to allow skiers and riders access to the earliest snow in Canada.

Mt. Norquay, which has opened earlier than expected, is allowing access at weekends only whilst the resort is prepared for its full opening on the December 5.

The nearby slopes at Sunshine Village are due to open tomorrow, November 14 completing the Ski Banff-Lake Louise trio.

Further north the town of Jasper is also getting snow in abundance and the slopes at Marmot Basin are due to open, this Saturday November 15.

Nakiska, known as Calgary's closest mountain is due to open its slopes to the public on Saturday December 6. Castle Mountain is scheduled to open on December.

If you’re heading to Alberta from the UK, Crystal Ski has pre-Christmas trips from £699 – visit www.crystalski.co.uk for more info.

Inghams has February half-term deals for under £700 too – full details at www.inghams.co.uk

Canadian Affair is introducing extra flights to Canada this winter and has deals to the Rockies starting at £689 – get the lowdown at www.canadianaffair.com