Lake Louise is set to become the second Canadian area to start its season early, later today.
The world famous resort, which for many years hosted the opening World Cup speed races of the annual tour in late November, had been set to be the first in the country to open, this Friday. However it's Banff neighbour Sunshine, which had planned to open this coming Saturday, instead opened nearly a week early, 48 hours ago, to claim the coveted 'first to open in Canada' title.
Both areas will be open for six months to May next year, amongst the world's longest seasons.
Lake Louise reports it has had 29 cm (almost a foot) of fresh snow from the last 48 hours.
Lake Louise's originally planned opening on Friday will still see a scheduled 'Ride in Denim' day. Skiers and riders are encouraged to exchange their Gore-Tex for blue jeans and button-ups as they choose their slope attire in the morning. There'll be discounted lift tickets for those arriving in denim and the first 100 people so dressed can score free swag from the resort's Guest Services team, located in the lower level of Whisky Jack Lodge.
"From skinny jeans to dad jeans, cut-offs to Canadian Tuxedos — if it's denim, it belongs on the mountain. Join us for a day where style outshines tech, group laps turn into fashion shows, and après is served with a side of giveaways," a resort spokesperson said.
Later this season Lake Louise will unveil Richardson's Ridge, with 200 acres of new terrain and a brand-new high-speed quad accessing it. The picture below was taken on November 3rd, 2026.
