Top 3 Skiing Spots in Edmonton to Glide & Grind This Winter Season!
Winter is my second favourite season. Fall takes the top spot, but if there’s one thing that makes me look forward to the colder months (besides Christmas and the holidays), it’s skiing.
If I could paint a picture of skiing in Edmonton, it would be this: endless acres of snowy wonderland, perfectly groomed hills and trails, and seamless RFID lift access. It’s all about maximising fun with minimal hassle in this city.
So if you’re gearing up for a ski trip this season, here are the top spots I highly recommend you check out!
Snow Valley Ski Club
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Address: 13204 Rainbow Valley Rd NW, Rainbow Valley Park
Contact Details: +1 780 434 3991
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fee: Starting at $49 per person
Snow Valley Ski Club offers 20 acres of winter fun with eight runs and two terrain parks for all skill levels. Day passes are $49, while half-day options cost $39.
Affordable gear rentals are available, with adults getting a full-day package for $36, or $31 for half a day. Kids can rent equipment for $32 per day or $28 for shorter sessions.
The highlight is the terrain park, a freestyle playground featuring expertly groomed banks, boxes, and rails, perfect for sharpening your skills.
| Tips: You can purchase season passes every year if you wish to ski at Snow Valley regularly. Signing up entitles you to an RFID access system when using the ski lift and facilities (very convenient) as well as unlimited admission to the ski playground during the whole winter season. Rates start at $382.50 per person! Note that public transportation to the venue isn’t available. You’ll have to stop at Whitemud Park and make your way to the hill on foot. |
Edmonton Ski Club
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Address: 9613 96 Ave NW, Gallagher Park
Contact Details: +1 780 465 0852
Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (select areas)
Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fee: Starting at $45 per person
I’ve been visiting Edmonton Ski Club every winter for as long as I can remember, and I can confidently say it’s one of the city’s most well-established ski clubs. It’s been operating since 1911, so even my parents know about it!
Spanning 25 acres of meticulously groomed, machine-made snow, the slopes cater to skiers of all abilities.
Lift tickets are reasonably priced, with all-day passes starting at just $45. For those looking to stay active throughout the season, the club also offers ski lessons and a variety of snow activities to keep the fun going!
| Tips: You can also go tubing and get on natural luges if you’re looking for other things to do in the ski club. They’re also specially designed for children, so if you want to bring your little ones along. This is a less tedious and safer activity to do on the hill! The earlier you book season passes, the cheaper they will be. If you order passes by June, prices start at only $270 per person. Beyond that, rates go upwards of $330 per person! |
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort
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Address: 20715 57 Ave SW
Contact Details: +1 780 955 2440
Operating Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fee: Starting at $35 per person
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort has been in operation since 1965 and boasts the largest ski and snowboard trails in the city. There are over 40 acres worth of slopes, hills, and trails that any skier of any skill level can try.
Rentals start at only $35, with lift tickets starting at $51 for full-day access. Meanwhile, season passes start at $352 for adults and $280 for children.
| Tips: I highly recommend purchasing your passes or your tickets online because the ski resorts offer online exclusive rates. You can save up to 20% if you book your passes online, especially by September. Any later than that, then the prices start to rack up! The ski resort offers snow lessons for up to 6 people, starting at $85. Bookings, however, only open in early November and slots tend to fill up quickly. I recommend staying tuned to this page to get first dibs on lessons once they open! |