Image courtesy Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka.

6. Banff-Lake Louise, Alberta

Hit up Banff National Park and you’ll have access to three ski resorts: Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village. If variety is what you’re after, Lake Louise has the most terrain — 4,200 acres to be exact — with more than 145 runs. Plus it also has the accolades of being voted Canada’s Best Ski Resort at the 2013 World Ski Awards, making it a good bet if you only have time to cover one of the three resorts. Sunshine Village boasts its incredible powder, with guaranteed snow conditions from December to May, plus it’s location means you have the novelty of saying you’ve skied two provinces in one run! Known as an Olympic training ground, Mt. Norquay is a favourite of locals and has tons of beginner terrain.

Save on lift tickets by purchasing at least 3 days in advance.  Tri-Area Lift tickets for adults start at $94 for 1 day.

Where to Spa: Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs

The Willow Stream Spa at this Fairmont is one of the largest spa’s in Canada with 23 treatment rooms on three levels. It’s all about water therapy here, with an indoor European mineral pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, plus three treatment waterfall whirlpools. The outdoor whirlpool is all about the view which overlooks the Rockies. Travelled far? Try their Destination Rejuvenation treatment that is designed to help with jet-lag and altitude, focuses on the areas most affected by frequent travel ($195 for 60 minutes).