Ski Saskatchewan! You’d better believe it! The land of living skies holds its own when it comes to fantastic places to hit the slopes! From Wapiti Valley north of Melfort to Mission Ridge near Regina, this province has plenty to offer those of us looking for a winter ski getaway! You don’t need mountains for all the trimmings of an alpine experience! Snowboards, moguls, chairlifts, stunning winter views, and chalets—Saskatchewan has it all! Find out all about
Fantastic Destinations to Ski Saskatchewan!
Table Mountain (Off Highway 40)
Located 20 minutes out of North Battleford , this hill has something for everyone in the family. Book private, semi-private, or group lessons for any ski or board level and even sign up for a ski camp! Your beginner will love the chance to get used to skis on the bunny hill. More experienced skiers in the family will enjoy the variety of runs with a range of difficulties. Table Mountain also offers snow-tubing, a terrain park, night skiing and more!
Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan
Wapiti Valley Ski Resort (Highway 6 N)
Located near Nipawin, Wapiti Valley will knock your goggles off! With idyllic winter scenery, twelve runs, a quad chair lift, a fenced terrain park, and professional lessons, this resort will not disappoint. Wapiti offers all the bells and whistles one expects in an upscale ski destination—quality rentals, excellent staff, and lots of family-friendly events during the season. Fancy making a proper holiday of it? Hunker down with the family in one of the nearby 5-star chalets or river-side cabins where you can enjoy stunning vistas of the Saskatchewan River.
Mission Ridge Winter Park (Qu’Appelle Valley/Fort Qu’Appelle)
New to skiing or snowboarding? Try it at Mission Ridge! You will feel confident after you participate in one of their special Learn to Ski/Board programs. There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy with fourteen runs, two terrain parks, and three lifts, and, if you need a break from the slopes, take a load off in the chalet and enjoy some of Bubba’s famous pizza with the crew!
Photo courtesy Duck Mountain Ski Area
Duck Mountain Ski Area (Off Highway 57)
Located near the town of Kamsack and the breathtaking Duck Mountain Provincial Park, this hill is worth every minute of the drive! With an impressive 21 runs, terrain park, tubing hill, and made-to-order food from the fabulous T-Bar cafe, Duck Mountain is the Saskatchewan ski destination you won’t want to miss. As the locals say, ‘Ski the Duck’!
Ski Timber Ridge (Highway 55)
This little gem is located near Big River, and it is the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes! With a lovely chalet, rentals, on-site food service, and affordable lessons in the beautiful boreal forest, Timber Ridge is the small resort that has it all! Your family will feel right at home here! This hill is famous for its community feel and hospitable staff!
As everyone who lives in this province knows, Saskatchewan is full of wonderful surprises! Being home to first-rate ski resorts is just one of them! And there’s no place better to make the best of our sunny, winter season than these awesome destinations. Safe travels when you hit the slopes this year!
If you’re looking for more fun winter activities, check out Make Tracks with the Family at These Cool Cross Country Ski Trails in Saskatoon or Saskatoon Tobogganing Hills!
