First season in canada

Hi guys, im new to the forum so go easy on me please

I'm looking to head out to canada for the next season, but really have no idea where to go. Just wondering if any of you have any thoughts about where would be best, ie best skiing, availabilty of jobs and the social life.

Would be great to hear from people with first hand experience!
Tah

jibberjabber,

First ,,interesting name ! I assume jibber means to "speak a lot,,,to chat, "

A short intro to skiing in Canada ! I stress short!

But first are you coming to this country for all year skiing or just two weeks or three months?

There are two major "groupings" !

Eastern Canada = Quebec and ,,,,,well just Quebec ! I am sure I will hear from Ontario skiers and skiers from Nova Scotia ! (both provinces in Canada) Yes they have some ski centers but,,,,,,,not for you!

We will return to Quebec later.

The other choice is western skiing which is in British Colombia and Alberta . This is called skiing in the Rockies !

Each option has its charms!

You must indicate to me what you want in skiing experience !

I travel there every year with some groups so can tell you about both options!

Eastern Skiing ( Quebec )

Three regions; Laurentians, Eastern Townships, Charlevoix

Now the real debate will begin!
Laurentian area made up of smallish centers ( except for Tremblant) is the social skier heaven. Lots of bars, restos and crowds. Short runs. Crowded ! Great skiers do not go there unless they are instructors, have families or are cruising for dates!

Tremblant is special. It is know as the ski Disneyland ! Lots of marketing to get "out of town skiers" Last year was the worst year there with lots of ice,,,little snow etc,,, Nice "plastic foreign village" geared à la Los Vegas style ! Short runs. Lots of crowds. Prices high! In short a place to be seen and see beautiful upward mobile persons ! Lots of bottle necks due to design of runs!

Eastern Township;
Several smallish ski centers " Not geared for tourist from Europe, since trails too short. Crowds and many older skiers! I would not recommend any resorts for you !

Charlevoix ( Quebec City,,,,,if you know your history,,,,this is the famous city where Britain took over control of North American by defeating the French ) ! Memories are very "sensitive" about this battle her so you must tone down your "strange accent" or speak French!
Skiing here is unique. There is a place called "Le Massif " which will become a mega center in the coming years! Unite view. Unique skiers. A must since it will get you out of your "cultural bubble" and you will meet unique skiers here. Great great skiers. very social,,yet not aggressive!

Mt. St. Anne is another ski center in this region. More "touristy" and large wide groomed runs. You can do both ski centers since they are just 1 hour apart ! very cold in winter! Best skiing is in March ( but be careful of university holidays ) !

The plus in selecting eastern skiing.
1. Travel time
2. Social context
3.Cultural experience ( the French "Québecois women are unique skiers,,,)
4. Food amazing ! In Massif,,no hot dogs, no hamburgers,, in short no junk foods ever,,,,,
5. Very special skiing experience which you will never forget!


Now for the west !
Before I begin,,you must understand that there is and will always be rivalry between these two regions so I am sure to get "roasted" by one or the other group !

Each has it "flavors" ! I will honest since I do not work for any of these groups. I do however travel several times as skier to both areas. I like both areas for different reasons!

If you plan to stay in Canada more than 2 months,,then you must go to western ski resorts ( unless you want to meet great Québecois female skiers and marry one ) !

If you choose western ski resorts. Then which one is for you !

Give me your email and I will send you some information since this post is too long already !
( and I do not want to get "fried" by my contacts at Fernie " )

Respectfully,
Pavel

Definitely consider Whistler,

With all respect to pavel ignore is negative attitude on the subject!

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There are lots of jobs available in Whistler right now. The supermarket in town is closing an hour early because it cant find the staff!

Whistler is the biggest resort in Canada and definitely have the most things to do in the evening to keep you entertained!

If you have any specific questions about whistler or any other western resorts I can answer them! post away!