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Nakiska

CA flag Canmore, Alberta

Nakiska is a ski resort in Canmore, Alberta, CA. It has 36 km of pistes, 15 lifts, elevation up to 1500 m. Slopes break down into 5 km beginner, 18 km intermediate, 13 km advanced.

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Slopes
35.8 km
Lifts
15
Elevation
1477–2028 m
551 m vertical
Country
CA flag CA
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 17.6 km
advanced 11.7 km
easy 4.8 km
expert 1.4 km
novice 130 m
freeride 120 m
Lifts by type
station · 8chair lift · 4magic carpet · 2platter · 1
Official site
50.94400, -115.14700
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • YYC Calgary International Airport 82 km · ~2h 1m
  • YXC Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport 155 km · ~3h 48m
  • YQL Lethbridge County Airport 222 km · ~5h 26m

Nearest cities

  • CA flag Cochrane (32,199) 54 km
  • CA flag Tuscany (19,700) 66 km
  • CA flag Edgemont (15,225) 73 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Nakiska have?

Nakiska has 15 ski lifts — 8 station, 4 chair lift, 2 magic carpet.

How many kilometres of slopes at Nakiska?

Nakiska has 35.8 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Nakiska?

The highest lift-served point at Nakiska is around 1500 m.

Where is Nakiska located?

Nakiska is located in Canmore, Alberta, CA.

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