Igloo Camping
 

Hi Everyone,

I am in the beginning stages of planning a winter trip with my wife to Canada. It will include some skiing in and around Whistler, BC. Also, wanted to try camping overnight in a igloo. I've gotten some information at themountainschool.com but don't want to limit my choice to just one.

Any recommendations or information would be really appreciated! Thanks.

Whistler is pretty far south. If you want a more realistic igloo experience, you'll have to go much further north.

Temps in Whistler can often exceed 0C. More authentic igloo experiences will take place in parts of Canada where a warm day is -15C and an average day is around -20C or lower.

The interior of BC features numerous ski resorts which will have a much colder average temperature without needing to get too far from YVR (think 4 hour drive maximum).

Ski resorts such as Silver Star, Apex, Red Mountain or Big White can be an option which you could look into.

Exactly, I'm biased towards Apex as I have a place there. Whistler is best visited in the summer. Was there for this past long weekend, great fun in the summer. Serious skiing can be done is so many other places including the Okanagan.

For a real igloo experience, try the ice hotel outside of Quebec City.

http://www.icehotel-canada.com/

It's a once in a lifetime experience.