Departing from Calgary, I was optimistic about my first ski day of the year at SkiBig3's Lake Louise. Even though there was no snow in the city, the mountains in the distance were snow-covered, with 15 inches reported to have fallen the week prior. With a sunny day in the forecast and the full 3,250-foot vertical drop available for the first time this season, I was excited to get in my first turns of the season.
For the fifth consecutive year-and the 11th time overall-Lake Louise Ski Resort has been named Canada's Best Ski Resort. Situated within Banff National Park, Lake Louise is renowned for its surreal scenery and consistently high-quality snow. With 4,200 acres of terrain, it is the largest resort in Alberta and the third largest in Canada, with future renovations possibly elevating that rank. Thanks to continuous improvements to terrain and infrastructure, Lake Louise maintains a firm hold on this award.
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