Nakiska
Canada
Elevation
1,525m – 2,260m
Lifts
6
Slopes
25 km
Airport
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
About Nakiska
Nakiska is a ski resort in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada, just 45 minutes from Calgary, accessible via Calgary International Airport (YYC). It was the site of the alpine skiing events at the 1988 Winter Olympics, offering a variety of terrain across 25 km of slopes. The resort spans elevations from 1,525m to 2,260m and is served by 6 lifts.
Skiing Nakiska
1988 Winter Olympic alpine venue, 1 hour from Calgary, and significantly cheaper than the Banff resorts. Quality skiing without the national park price tag.
Terrain by Level
Beginners: Olympic Meadows has gentle, wide beginner runs.
Intermediates: Gold Chair accesses the best intermediate terrain — 735m vertical with Olympic downhill course groomed as a demanding red.
Advanced: Upper mountain (Olympic course terrain) has steep, exposed runs. Find an instructor →
Insider Tips
- Nakiska is 30–40% cheaper than Banff resorts — no park pass required.
- Part of RCR — same pass as Fernie, Kimberley, Stoneham.
- Kananaskis Country setting is beautiful and wild without Banff crowds.
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