When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill. So, we’re bringing you special deals that can save you some of your hard-earned dollars.
Make sure you also check out our Ultimate Guide to Family Skiing/Snowboarding In and Around Calgary!!
Ski Passes
Ski Canada Grade 4 & 5 Snowpass
If you have a child in Grade 4 or 5, you can purchase them a Canadian Ski Council SnowPass™ for just $29.99. The pass allows its holder to ski and snowboard twice at EACH participating ski area. There are dozens of participating hills across Canada. That’s a lot of skiing and snowboarding for one super low price! A single pass gets them all the same benefits in grades 4 AND 5, so if you’re going to pick one up, try to do it for their grade 4 year; there’s no need to renew for grade 5.
Got questions about how this works? The website has a fantastic FAQ section.
Cost: $29.99
Where: Can be used at mountains across Canada (2 times per hill)
Email: info@snowpass.ca
Website: www.skicanada.org
RCR Rockies Grade 2 Funpass
Is your child in grade two? Then he or she is entitled to receive an RCR Rockies Grade 2 FunPass™ and have a fantastic season on the slopes!
The pass gives your child season pass privileges at Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska Ski Area for the 2022-23 ski season.
The pass is free with proof of the child’s birthdate, but a $20 (+GST) processing fee applies. You can apply for a pass online or in person at any of the resorts or the Calgary office. If you order online, you can have the pass mailed to you.
Cost: $20
Where: Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska Ski Area
Website: www.skircr.com
Lake Louise Grade 2 Ski Pass
Lake Louise also has a grade two ski pass for your child, for only the $20 administration and operational fee! The pass is good to ski all season long at the Lake Louise Ski Resort. You will be required to show proof of ID, in the form of a birth certificate, health card, or even a report card. (You can use last year’s grade one report card, too.)
You can purchase a Grade 2 Pass online or in person at either the Lake Louise Ski Resort or the Calgary Sales Office or by calling 1-877-956-8473 toll-free.
Picking up your pass
You must bring your child with you to the Lake Louise Ski Resort, or the Calgary Sales Office. A release form is required to be filled out by the parent or legal guardian at the time of pass pick up and a photo of the child must be taken.
Cost: $20
Where: Lake Louise Ski Resort
Website: www.skilouise.com
