Nakiska Ski Area
Nakiska is Calgary’s closest mountain. At 83 km (52 miles) from the Calgary City limits, Nakiska is a short 49-minute drive. Head west on Highway 1, then south on Highway 40, and you’ll be skiing or riding in under an hour.
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OVERNIGHT | 48 HOURS |
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24 HOURS | 7 DAY |
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GROOMED | ||
/ | 79 | |
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Nakiska is Calgary’s closest mountain. At 83 km (52 miles) from the Calgary City limits, Nakiska is a short 49-minute drive. Head west on Highway 1, then south on Highway 40, and you’ll be skiing or riding in under an hour.
NEW bus service to make your commute from Calgary to Nakiska convenient and affordable.
The new route will serve the following stops:
· Calgary International Airport
· Calgary Downtown
· Calgary Crowfoot
· Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino
· Kananaskis Village
· Nakiska Ski Area
Please see FlixBus website for up to date schedules and pricing.
Staying in Banff?
At 81 km (50 miles) Nakiska’s closer than you might think. This time go east on Highway 1 and then south on Highway 40. Total travel time: well under 1 hour.
Canmore – Even Closer
Closer still is Canmore at only 56 km (35 miles), with it’s many hotels, motels, or bed and breakfasts options. Total travel time: 35 minutes, using the same route along highways 1 and 40.
Driving Distances from Nakiska
Kananaskis Village 2.5 km
Canmore 56 km
Banff 81 km
Calgary 83 km
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