BANFF, Alberta, October 30, 2025 (Newswire.com) - announced the results of its Annual Readers Poll of 'The 30 Best Ski Resorts in the West,' with ranking as top Canadian resort and #2 resort overall.

Throughout the ski industry, SKI Magazine's annual Resort's Poll Reader's Choice is considered the pinnacle of resort operation excellence. Each year, SKI Magazine invites readers across North America to rank their favourite ski destinations in its Reader Resort Survey, which gathers nearly 20,000 responses. Through the survey resorts are evaluated by skiers across 17 different criteria including core metrics like snow quality, and grooming and guest services to lighter elements like lodging, nightlife, and après-ski experiences. For a resort to make the list a minimum number of survey responses is required. For Banff Sunshine, the Alberta resort has now landed in Ski Mag's top 5 resorts in north America for 4 consecutive winters. Over the past four years, Banff Sunshine has inched their way up, one spot at a time from #5 in 2022 to #2 in 2026. The full list of winners is available at: .

"All I can say is THANK YOU SKI Magazine readers! Making SKI Magazine's annual 30 Best in The West is something we strive for - by focusing on delivering the best guest experience possible throughout resort. Making the top 5, 4 out of the past 5 years in a row - is as sweet as the deepest powder we've every skied - coming in at #2 is literally the cherry on top," shares Kendra Scurfield, VP of Communications at Banff Sunshine Village. "The annual readers' poll is the industry's most respected resort rankings. Our inclusion highlights the team effort and dedication to bringing the magic of Banff Sunshine to life. As a resort it's our mission to deliver the best guest experience we can through a fun and safe experience. The accolade inspires us to keep working to wow our guests in all we do."

Located in Banff National Park, Banff Sunshine Village is known for having one of North America's longest ski seasons, offering ski-in/ski-out accommodations and world-class runs spanning three mountains of diverse terrain, featuring what's often called Canada's Best Snow. The resort has long been an innovator in the Canadian ski space, being the first resort to allow Snowboarding back in 1998, investing in a fleet of modern lifts including Canada's first heated lift, Teepee Town LX, and the all new Super Angel Luxury Express featuring evo technology - the first of it's kind in North America. This marks the resort's fourth year being voted one of the world's top 5 ski destinations, and the second consecutive year on the podium. In 2024/25, Banff Sunshine Village ranked third in North America.

The Annual Readers Poll of The 30 Best Ski Resorts in the West are published on .

JASPER, AB, Oct. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Nespresso Canada is announcing a donation of tree seedlings to be planted in the Municipality of Jasper, marking a crucial step in the community's ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastating wildfires of July 2024. The fires, which scorched over 32,654 hectares, left an indelible mark on the town, its residents, and local businesses.

Today's announcement was made in the heart of the Town of Jasper, coinciding with the final day of the Recycling Council of Alberta's (RCA) Circular Economy Conference. Mayor Richard Ireland and Chief Administrative Officer Bill Given represented the Municipality of Jasper, alongside Yasmine Elmir, Communications Lead at Nespresso Canada.

By the summer of 2027, a variety of diverse trees will be planted by the Municipality in a new playground within the heart of the Cabin Creek neighborhood – an area tragically destroyed during the historic wildfires. The new trees will provide much-needed shade and a natural, inviting setting for play and relaxation, symbolizing renewal and growth for the community. This initiative aligns with Nespresso's broader commitment to leveraging coffee as a force for good, benefiting both communities and the environment. In Canada, this is reflected through a long-standing partnership with Tree Canada, the country's largest tree-planting charity. Since 2021, Nespresso Canada has donated near $580,000 and helped plant more than 150,000 trees across the country, since then inspiring team member reforestation volunteering throughout Nestlé Canada.

"Rebuilding after a natural disaster is a long and challenging process, and the resilience of Jasper residents during these difficult times is truly inspiring," said Carlos Oyanguren, President of Nespresso Canada. "At Nespresso Canada, we are honored to contribute to the rebuilding efforts in a town that represents so much Canadian history and heritage. By helping replant trees in the Cabin Creek neighborhood, we hope to contribute to creating a thriving and welcoming environment for the citizens of Jasper."

"We are deeply touched by Nespresso Canada's altruistic gesture toward our community," emphasized Richard Ireland, Mayor of the Municipality of Jasper. "These trees represent much more than just an environmental contribution – they symbolize hope, resilience, and renewal for our residents. This kind of partnership with engaged businesses is essential in helping us rebuild not only our infrastructure but also the spirit of our community."

Certified B Corp, Nespresso aims to have a positive impact on the environment and local communities. This initiative to support Jasper's community is another step in the company's sustainability efforts in Canada.

ARLINGTON, Va. – 23 October 2025 – Canada’s hotel occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew year over year for a fifth consecutive month, according to September 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.

August 2025 (percentage change from 2024):

• Occupancy: 74.0% (+0.2%)
• Average daily rate (ADR): CAD237.20 (+4.2%)
• Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD175.55 (+4.4%)

Among the provinces and territories, Newfoundland and Labrador reported the largest occupancy lift (+15.5% to 79.6%).

Manitoba registered the highest increases in ADR (+13.5% to CAD189.03) and RevPAR (+29.0% to CAD146.75).

Among the major markets, Edmonton saw the largest gains across each of the key performance metrics: occupancy (+6.6% to 62.2%), ADR (+13.6% to CAD164.70) and RevPAR (+21.1% to CAD102.41).

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