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With world-class skiing, an abundance of snow and plenty of resort options to suit even the pickiest of travellers, Canada sets the standard in the ski and snowboard industry globally. According to an IBISWorld report, it’s an industry that has grown in Canada to a whopping $1.5 billion annually and it’s certainly a sport we know a thing or two about — just look at our Winter Olympics history with a total of 225 medals under our belts.