Australian skiers and boarders will be cheering an early and extra cold winter – in Canada.  Thanks to the return of La Nina, this November Canada has welcomed early snowfall and cooler than normal temperatures, with many ski resorts opening their doors earlier than expected.  And as the only airline offering daily non-stop direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver, Air Canada can get you there straight away to enjoy what will be a stellar ski season.

With copious amounts of early season snow covering the slopes, ski fans and snow athletes will be in seventh heaven with the famous Whistler Mountain recording over 274cm in snowfall so far, opening a week ahead of schedule.

“It’s absolutely incredible what is happening on the slopes this year, B.C is buzzing right now because all of the resorts are opening early, and the snowfall has not only been hard and fast, but it’s also powder soft!” said Jeannie Foster, Air Canada general manager for Australia and New Zealand.

You can rest assured that you’ll get to Vancouver and be ready to hit the slopes straight away with Air Canada’s direct flights and award winning service.  Travel in comfort with stylish interiors as well as a touch-screen TV with over 300 hours of audio and video entertainment.

So what are you waiting for?  Running through to April of each year, the 2011-12 ski season is shaping up to be one that’s not to be missed.  On sale now until 15 December 2011, Air Canada has fantastic economy fares to Vancouver, starting from $1853 ex Sydney, $1872 ex Melbourne and $1873 ex Brisbane.  There are also great fares to Kelowna (home to Big White and Silver Star ski resorts) starting from $1850 ex Sydney, $1868 ex Melbourne and $1870 ex Brisbane, and fares to Kamloops (home to Sun Peaks ski resort) from $1848 ex Sydney, $1866 ex Melbourne, and $1868 ex Brisbane.  All fares are inclusive of taxes for travel period 22 January 2012 – 31 March 2012.

For further information talk to your travel agent, phone 1300 655 767 or visit www.aircanada.com.