Established in 1985 the Canadian ski resort Nakiska lies at 1525 metres altitude in the Alberta region of the Canadian Rockies. With the highest lifts and ski slopes at 2260m the area is not snow sure. Over 65 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers ?km of trails, which equates to around 85 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Nakiska is Calgary at a distance of 110km or approximately ? minutes driving time. Their season runs from December to May.
SNO-man says
Purpose-built to stage the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics Alpine events, accommodation is centred on Kananakis Village, close to Canmore and Calgary.
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16% |
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70% | Expert Trails ![]() |
14% |
View our detailed Nakiska snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our Nakiska snow history.
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Lift Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | C$405 - C$476 |
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Resort Opens | Dec 2020 |
Resort Closes | May 2021 |
( snow conditions often influence opening/closing) |
Downhill Runs | ?km |
total length of Nakiska trails | |
Longest Lift-Served Run | 3.196km |
longest piste or trail reachable by lift | |
Slope Orientation | E |
direction Nakiska area faces | |
Top Altitude | 2260m |
top station of highest lift | |
Bottom Altitude | 1525m |
bottom of lowest run | |
Resort Altitude | 1525m |
centre of Nakiska ski resort | |
Vertical Drop | 735m |
total descent from top lift to bottom piste | |
Skiable Vertical | ^v 735m |
can include extra hike up above top lift | |
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The mountain has 0% beginner runs or nursery slopes, 16% intermediate, 70% advanced slopes and 14% for experts - the most difficult piste is the ?km Eagle Tail run, with a steepness/slope angle of ?%. There is no night skiing.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Rating for snowboarding gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Off-Slope activities include:
SNO-man says
Rating for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
The Canadian resort is also known as Mount Allan and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various Nakiska slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. Nakiska has slopes facing E.
Rating for snow gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska day and evening care plus snow ski schools and babysitting.
Special programmes are available for Kritters (3 to 5 year olds) with extra emphasis put on fun as they learn to ski. Kids from 6 to 12 years will learn ski area safety as well as new skiing skills while Nakiska's instructors teach and entertain them. Youths from 13 years join the adults for ski lessons which last one and a half hours. Kritters and Kids lessons are for one hour. Snowboard lessons are available for kids from 6 years and up. Special clinics for adults are available in mogul skiing, snowboarding and powder skiing.
3 stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
The retail shop in the base area lodge have a range of skiing essentials from sunscreen to goggles and thermal wear as well as Nakiska signature goods. The village of Canmore is considered to be the residential community of the area and has an established infrastructure geared towards an outdoor lifestyle mixed with all the facilities you need to enjoy your stay. The local arts community is quite active and there are several cosy galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants all located in a 6 square block core area. Walking and cycling paths meander throughout the town - and a resident group of ducks stay year round.
Nakiska value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska hire shops - overview of all shopping in Nakiska
The retail shop in the base area lodge have a range of skiing essentials from sunscreen to goggles and thermal wear as well as Nakiska signature goods. The village of Canmore is considered to be the residential community of the area and has an established infrastructure geared towards an outdoor lifestyle mixed with all the facilities you need to enjoy your stay. The local arts community is quite active and there are several cosy galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants all located in a 6 square block core area. Walking and cycling paths meander throughout the town - and a resident group of ducks stay year round.
Nakiska ski rental shops value rating gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
The official ski/board school is called Telus Winter Sports School and has ? teachers teaching in English and taking students from a minimum age of 3.? www.skinakiska.com/ 5917777
Nakiska for beginners gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska for intermediates gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska for expert skiers gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska for snowboarding gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Nakiska snow sports - off slope winter mountain sports
Cross Country Skiing (langlaufen) in Nakiska: 40km X C ski trails, Lessons available? N
Easy XC Ski Trails: 40km Intermediate XC Trails: 0km Difficult XC Trails: 0km
Telemark Tuittion: N Telemark Rental 1 Paragliding schools: 0
Snow mobile Rental: 1 Toboggan Run Length: 0km
Nakiska snow fun - off slope winter activities
Outdoor Ice Rink: 1 Indoor Ice Rink: 0 Balloon Flights: 0
Prepared Winter Walks: 0 Snowshoeing: 0 Hang Gliding : 0
Snow mobile Rental: 1 Toboggan Run Length: 0km Paragliding schools: 0
Nakiska non skiing facilities also include Ice Sculpture, Ice Climbing, Ice Fishing, Ski Touring.