Mixed weather impacts Canadian ski season opening
Canada's ski season faces a patchy start due to unpredictable weather. While some hills like Optimist Hill opened, others grapple with rain and warm spells. Get the latest conditions.
Canada's ski season faces a patchy start due to unpredictable weather. While some hills like Optimist Hill opened, others grapple with rain and warm spells. Get the latest conditions.
Olympic hopeful Liam Brearley's dream for the 2026 Games is over following a severe injury. Get the full story on the setback for Canadian snowboarding.
A Chinook-like warm front halts NCC's ice-building on the Rideau Canal Skateway. With highs up to 7°C forecast, crews hope for minimal impact on the iconic Ottawa winter attraction.
Unseasonably warm temperatures and severe storms have pushed back opening dates for North Shore ski hills like Grouse Mountain. Get the latest on the impacts for local winter sports.
A 26-year-old Rideau Lakes man, initially charged with attempted murder of a child, now faces 63 charges after an investigation identified five victims. Learn the details of the disturbing case.
Record-breaking warm temperatures in B.C. have left local ski hills barren, delaying the season. Experts link the trend to climate change and warn of long-term impacts on the industry.
Canadian powersports giant BRP Inc. has appointed automotive veteran Denis Le Vot as its new CEO, effective February 2025. The move, praised by analysts, brings deep international and automotive experience to the Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo maker.
NCC crews have started flooding the Rideau Canal to build ice for the Skateway's opening. While cold temperatures helped, forecasted warmth poses a challenge for the world's largest skating rink.
The Parti Québécois urges the Legault government to intervene at Mont-Sainte-Anne after delayed opening due to failed safety inspections. Read the latest on the ski hill's troubles.
The National Capital Commission has started flooding operations on the Rideau Canal Skateway. Crews worked on the ice Sunday, but no opening date is set for the world's largest skating rink.
An early and abundant snowfall is providing a significant winter boost to ski resorts and businesses in the Ottawa region. Local hills are reporting strong early-season traffic.
Edmonton's Snow Valley Ski Club opened its slopes on December 5, 2025, thanks to sustained snowfall creating ideal early-season conditions for skiers and snowboarders.
Enthusiastic skiers hit the slopes at Camp Fortune in the Ottawa-Gatineau area despite frigid -20°C temperatures for the season's opening. Get the details on the snowy start.
Calgary's WinSport has officially opened its slopes for skiing and snowboarding, marking the start of the 2025-26 winter season. Get the details on the opening and what to expect.
The 2025 ski season is underway in Simcoe County as two major resorts open their slopes. Winter sports enthusiasts can now hit the hills in the region.
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, is ready to welcome back the FIS World Cup for giant slalom races this season, overcoming last year's weather-related cancellation. Get the details on the event's return.
Calgary ski jumper Abigail Strate secures her second World Cup medal of the season, highlighting a strong start for Canada. Read more about her podium finish.
Ski resorts in Alberta and British Columbia are celebrating an unprecedented early-season snow dump, with hopes the 'insane conditions' last all winter. Discover the latest openings and events.
The Rideau Canal Skateway is closed with a red flag warning. Authorities urge the public to stay off the unsafe ice surface despite cold temperatures.
Calgary's Abigail Strate captures a silver medal at the World Cup large hill event in Wisla, Poland, marking her second podium this season. Read about her triumphant jump and Olympic ambitions.
Ski-Doo maker BRP reports strong Q3 profits of $76.5M, but CEO warns cross-border trade with the U.S. remains a major concern. Read about the company's strategy and outlook.
London's Boler Mountain opens for the season next Wednesday, December 10, 2025, introducing a new digital access system. Learn about the changes and what it means for skiers and snowboarders.
BRP Inc., the Canadian manufacturer of Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo, announced increased profit and revenue for its third quarter. Get the latest financial results and analysis.
A promising weather forecast is giving Quebec ski resorts a much-needed boost for the season. Learn how this change could impact operations and visitor numbers.
Canadian ski resorts are buoyed by promising winter weather forecasts, offering hope for a strong season. However, industry faces a long-term challenge as younger generations show less interest in the sport. Explore the outlook and the demographic shift.
Mount St. Louis Moonstone near Barrie is poised to welcome skiers as early as this week. Get the latest on Ontario's ski season start, snow conditions, and what to expect.
Snow Valley ski resort in Barrie officially opens November 29 for winter sports enthusiasts. Get ready for the ski season with all the details on opening day.
Edmonton's Snow Valley ski hill begins snowmaking for a late November 2025 opening. Get ready for the winter sports season in Alberta!
The prestigious Alpine Ski World Cup returns to Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, marking a major victory for Canadian winter sports tourism and economic development in the region.
Canadian ski resorts target specific opening dates for the 2025 season as winter approaches. Get the latest updates on ski resort operations and winter sports preparations across Canada.