If you're open to a less conventional snowsport, Mount Norquay brags eight snow tubing lanes, where you can hurl yourself into a rubber ring and glide over the snow in style. Mount Norquay is just 1.5 hours from Calgary Airport, which is serviced by multiple daily flights from the USA. Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Houston and Chicago all offer direct routes – journey times range from just over five hours to a minimal one hour and 30 minutes. We do love an easy getaway.

Canada's most famous attractions – and their secrets

Winter getaways within easy reach of the USA