Ski Resorts in Canada - Working in a ski resort in
Canada over the winter months is very popular, and as doing some planning and research
is essential, we thought you might find the information below useful!
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Big White
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Big White Ski Resort is located 56 km southeast of Kelowna
in the picturesque Okanagan Valley. It is the second largest resort in British Columbia
after Whistler-Blackcomb. It has a central village which comprises accommodation,
eateries, bars and shops.
Big White boasts a longer than average ski season, usually running from mid-November
to mid-April.
Finding work at Big White: Big White is the main employer
at the village itself, job postings can be found at the above websites.
Useful websites:
www.bigwhite.com
www.sundancebigwhite.com
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Fernie
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Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the southeast corner
of the British Columbia Rockies, about 60 km west of the Alberta border and 60 km
north of the U.S. border. Fernie Resort is renowned for its superb natural snow
conditions. Snow usually starts to fall at the end of November and stays well into
April with an annual average snowfall of 875 cm (29 feet), making Fernie the snow
capital of Western Canadian skiing.
Finding work at Fernie: Fernie Alpine Resort offers a
wide variety of challenging job opportunities, during both the winter and summer
seasons. For further details on positions available, please visit the resorts official
website.
Useful websites:
www.skifernie.com
www.jobsinfernie.com
www.fernie.ca
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Grouse Mountain
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Grouse Mountain is the closest ski resort to Vancouver,
a mere 15 minute drive away. The perfect location for if you are wanting to be close
to both the snow and all the facilities that Vancouver offers.
Finding work in Grouse Mountain: For further details on
positions available, please visit the resorts official website below.
Useful websites:
www.grousemountain.com
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Kimberley
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Kimberley Ski Resort is located in the southeast corner
of British Columbia, and is only a four hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, and Spokane,
Wash. Kimberley Alpine Resort is famous for consistent snow conditions, mild temperatures
and long days of sunlight, and is well known as an excellent family resort.
The 103-year-old city of Kimberley, which is only a 2 minute drive from the ski
resort's base, offers unique lodging, dining and shopping opportunities. The local
airport is located only 15 minutes from the resort. Also nearby you will find the
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), one of Canada's closest skiing airports.
Finding work in Kimberley: For further details on positions
available, please visit the resorts official website below.
Useful websites:
www.skikimberley.com
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Mount Seymour
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Mount Seymour is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia,
just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. It is perfect if you are wanting to work
in a ski resort with all the facilities of a city nearby!
Finding work at Mount Seymour: A list of the current jobs
available can be found at the ski resorts website below.
Useful websites:
www.mountseymour.com
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Panorama
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Panorama Mountain Village is a ski and golf resort located
in the remote area of the Purcell Mountains, British Columbia. Panorama is situated
on the warm side of the Canadian Rockies, so it's rarely as cold as the other mountains
in the area. Located just two hours drive south west of Banff and three and a half
hours from Calgary.
Panorama is seen as a popular tourist spot known for its rolling cliffs and spectacular
views. Panorama has its own village, which contains a ski area, condos, a hotel,
lots of restaurants and nightspots, and great outdoor recreation.
Finding work at Panorama: Panorama Mountain Village is
one of biggest employers in B.C.'s Kootenay Region. For further details on jobs
available, visit the resorts website below.
Useful websites:
www.panoramaresort.com
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Red Mountain Resort
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Red Mountain Resort is Canada's oldest ski resort, celebrating
111 years of skiing. It is located 8km north of the US/Canada border in the heart
of the West Kootenay region of South Eastern British Columbia within the community
of Rossland.
Finding work at Red Mountain: Current job listings for
the resort can be found on the above websites, but you can also email your resume
directly to the resort at jobs@redresort.com.
Useful websites:
www.redresort.com
www.redlodgemountain.com
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Silver Star Resort
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Silver Star Mountain Resort is located 20 km northeast
of Vernon, British Columbia. Silver Star is a scenic, year-round destination which
features an abundance of snow during winter, along with numerous adventure activities
during the summer season.
Silver Star Mountain Resort is easily accessed via air and road from the cities
of Vancouver and Calgary.
Finding work at Silver Star: The team at Silver Star are
constantly looking for individuals who are committed to providing quality guest
service with a smile and enthusiasm. Job postings and employment information can
be found at the website below.
Useful websites:
www.skisilverstar.com
www.silverstarclubresort.com
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Sun Peaks
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Sun Peaks Resort is centrally located in southern British
Columbia, just a little over 4 hours from Vancouver and 5.5 hours from Seattle.
Sun Peaks Resort is an international four-season resort which is well known for
its sunny climate, receiving more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, and more
than five metres of snow.
Sun Peaks Resort offers a wide range of things to do once the sun goes down, with
numerous pubs, restaurants, a rocking night club, skating rinks, tube park, and
much more, giving you maximum value during your working holiday adventure.
Finding work at Sun Peaks: For more details on positions
available, please visit the resorts official website below.
Useful websites:
www.sunpeaksresort.com
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Whistler
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Whistler is a friendly ski village located in the heart
of the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia, approximately 120 km north of Vancouver.
Whistler is home to almost 10,000 people and offers some unforgettable skiing, snowboarding
and unlimited winter activities. Whistler was the host for the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Games. The Whistler Village offers a wide range of community services,
shops, entertainment venues, restaurants, bars and hotels.
Whistler is one of the most renowned and prestigious ski resorts in the world. There
are two key ski-mountains, Whistler Mountain which is popular with snowboarders
and Whistler Blackcomb. The easiest and most affordable method of travel to Whistler
from Vancouver is by Greyhound bus. The journey time is approximately 2½ hours and
services run regularly throughout the day.
If you are going to Whistler to job hunt then we would strongly suggest you book
a few night’s accommodation in advance of your arrival and have a Plan B and set
yourself a time period for job hunting in Whistler. Eg. if you are unable to find
work within say a week you will consider moving elsewhere to job hunt, if nothing
else call SWAP as they may have listings of vacancies in other resorts.
Finding work at Whistler: Whistler offers a wide range
of both full time and seasonal positions. Information can be found at their official
website listed above.
Useful websites:
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
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Banff/Norquay
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Within Banff National Park you have 3 excellent ski resorts to choose from; Sunshine
Village (which is a popular place for participants to work), Lake Louise and Mount
Norquay. These resorts are now known as ‘The Big 3’.
The town of Banff is only a 2 hour drive west of Calgary and is a well known destination
for world wide travellers. It has easy access to all 3 ski areas and is a friendly
and up and coming town. Banff offers a great mix of shops, cafes and visitor attractions
including the world-renowned Banff Hot Springs.
Lake Louise is slightly further west of Banff and claims to be one of the largest
ski areas in North America, while Mount Norquay is closer to downtown Banff.
Useful websites:
www.banff.com
www.banffnorquay.com
www.skibig3.com
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Jasper
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Lake Louise is known as the “Jewel of the Rockies” and
is considered one of the most scenic places in Canada to ski. The town itself is
quite small, making it a very cosy and personal resort, however the resort does
not have as many facilities as some of the other resorts in Alberta.
The Village of Lake Louise and the Lake Louise Ski Area is located in heart of the
historic Banff National Park Banff National Park, approximately 184km west of Calgary
and 60km west of the town of Banff.
Finding work at Lake Louise: A list of job vacancies can
be found on their website.
Useful websites:
www.skilouise.com
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Nakiska
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Nakiska is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
in picturesque Kananaskis Country, which is only 45 minutes from the vibrant city
of Calgary. Nakiska was the home to the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics and is a fairly
small and simple family friendly ski resort.
There is no accommodation on the mountain, however Kananaskis Village is only 5
minutes away.
Finding work: Information on current job opportunities
are available on the resorts website below.
Useful websites:
www.skinakiska.com
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