Ikon Base Pass: 5 days. Base blackouts listed: Dec 26 to 30, Jan 16 to 17, Feb 13 to 14.
Good to know
Ikon Base Pass has blackout dates: Dec 26 to 30, 2026, Jan 16 to 17 and Feb 13 to 14, 2027.source ↗
Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine and Mt Norquay share one allowance: 7 days on Ikon Pass, 5 on Ikon Base.source ↗
Le Massif, Cypress, Panorama, RED, Revelstoke, SilverStar and Sun Peaks cap at 7 days (Ikon) or 5 (Base). Only Tremblant and Blue Mountain are unlimited.source ↗
Kicking Horse, Big White, Whistler Blackcomb, Fernie, Marmot Basin and Mont-Sainte-Anne are not listed on Ikon's 26/27 pass comparison page.source ↗
Some resorts need lift reservations; for 26/27 Ikon names only Jackson Hole, Deer Valley and Loon, none in Canada.source ↗
Panorama runs airport transfers from Calgary airport in winter.source ↗
Winter driving
B.C. requires drivers to obey winter tire and chain signs from October 1 to April 30; on some routes outside mountain passes the rule ends March 31.source ↗
Typical fares
Air Canada · Toronto to Calgary (YYC)Fares from $248 seen on Oct 31, 2026 · one-wayairline ↗
Air Canada · Montréal to Calgary (YYC)Fares from $245 seen on Oct 31, 2026 · one-wayairline ↗
WestJet · Toronto to Calgary (YYC)Fares from $217 seen on Oct 31, 2026 · one-wayairline ↗