WinSport

One of the highlights of the 1988 Winter Olympics was the first-ever appearance of the Jamaican bobsled team. This now-legendary run took place at WinSport, which sits just off the highway in Calgary proper. Here, you can try bobsledding for yourself by hurtling down the luge at 62mph (100kph) – while attached to an expert, of course. Skiing aficionados can also make use of the Olympic-size halfpipe, huge jumps and mogul run, but beginners aren’t forgotten, either, with smaller slopes, lessons and a high-adrenaline tube park. Recommended by local insider Patrick Twomey