With the best snow conditions in 30 years, the region has had awesome snow this season and if you have not yet had your fill of the white stuff, then why not head west for the last snow of the season?

This Easter there is still plenty of time and snow left to perfect those snow ploughs and carve up the powder in Alberta.  A family of four can choose to stay in Banff, Jasper or even both over the coming Easter holidays. Crystal Ski* offer a ten night break in Banff and Jasper for £5,384 and Canadian Affair** offers a seven night break in Banff for just £2,229.

Families can also combine skiing with a plethora of après ski activities to keep families of all sizes and ages happy. Both the towns of Jasper and Banff offer great activities like snowshoeing, dog sledding and ice canyon walks that will make your Easter holiday even more memorable.

Cardboard Box Derby Best Design Winners 2009. The Lake Louise Ski Area

For those looking for something a little different there are a number of fun events happening between now and the end of the season. On April 17 Lake Louise hosts the Cardboard Box Derby. You get to be creative using cardboard, string, tape and putting your cardboard carpentry skills to the test. The teams of 1-4 people try to out-wit and out-sled each other in this humorous and fun competition.

The 82^nd annual Slush Cup takes place at Sunshine Village on May 24. The event celebrates the closure of the ski hill for another year and features wild and crazy individuals brave enough to ski or ride into a pool of ice cold, slush water, wearing their craziest and most original outfits.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

* For families of four who are looking for a twin centre 10 day ski break this Easter, Crystal Ski has just the package. Two adults and two children can stay 7 nights at the 4* Hotel Banff International in Banff and 3 nights at the 4*, Sawridge Inn, Jasper for £5,384. Departing on 31 March, based on room only and 4 sharing, with scheduled Air Canada flights from LHR to Calgary and all transfers. To book call Crystal Ski on 0871 231 2256, www.crystalski.co.uk

** Canadian Affair also offers great value this Easter. For just  £2,229 a family of four can stay for 7 nights at the 3* Ptarmigan Hotel in Banff (based on four sharing, room only), with return Economy Class flights from London Gatwick or Manchester to Calgary, airport/resort transfers, and free ski/board carriage. Free lift passes for children under 12. Based on outbound travel on   3 April, 2010. Terms and conditions apply. For further information and reservations contact Canadian Affair on 020 7616 9933 / 0141 223 7515 or visit www.canadianaffair.com

Closing dates: Mt. Norquay will remain open until April 18, with Jasper’s Marmot Basin closing on April 25. Lake Louise Mountain Resort has a projected closing date of May 2 and Banff’s Sunshine Village will stay open until May 24.