Oddly enough, spring can be a great time to partake in winter sports. The many ski resorts of British Columbia often stay open through the first two weeks of April and even well into May, offering sunny skiing at lower prices down relatively empty slopes.

The exception to this rule is the Easter weekend, when shoulder season suspends completely for a few days in favour of sprawling holiday crowds.

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