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- Lake Louise Ski Resort. As someone who was fortunate enough to call Banff National Park home, Lake Louise Ski Resort was always my top nearby pick because of its multi-mountain steep terrain, narrow chutes, fresh powder, and unbeatable views.
- Marmot Basin. Located in Banff’s neighboring Jasper National Park, Marmot Basin is another stunning resort within a national park that’s surrounded by jagged Rocky Mountains and glaciers.
- Kicking Horse Ski Resort. Similarly to Lake Louise, Kicking Horse Ski Resort, located one hour west of Lake Louise, is also known for its steep terrain, gigantic chutes, jagged Rocky Mountain peaks, and fluffy dry snow.
- Fernie Alpine Resort. In the realm of Rocky Mountain resorts, none can rival Fernie Alpine Resort for its sublime knee-deep powder skiing in expansive bowls (Curry Bowl is my favorite) and the exhilarating experience of navigating verdant, snow-laden tree runs.
- Whistler Blackcomb. Why Ski Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler-Blackcomb combines the terrain of two mountains to become the largest ski resort in North America.
- Mont Tremblant. Why Ski Mont Tremblant. Mont Tremblant’s biggest attraction is the experience of a cosy French alpine resort, conveniently located just 1.5 hours from Montreal and less than two hours from Ottawa.
- Lake Louise. Why Ski Lake Louise. Lake Louise is the largest ski resort out of the 3 Banff resorts with an incredibly scenic view that is unparalleled. The resort is very family-friendly with a great variety of wide well-groomed trails that cater to skiers and boarders of all abilities.
- Sunshine Village. Why Ski Sunshine Village. Banff Sunshine has one of the longest ski seasons that span across early November to mid-May. Located 15 km southwest of Banff Village, the resort has terrain for beginners up to steep terrain for expert skiers.
- Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Blackcomb, owned by Vail Resorts, is Canada's premier ski resort with world-class skiing and facilities. The combined terrain of these two mountains makes it the largest ski resort in North America.
- Lake Louise Ski Resort. Lake Louise, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, and less than an hour from the town of Banff, is one of Canada's most well-known resorts.
- Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort. Located in Banff National Park, not far from the town of Banff, Sunshine Village is heavenly on a sunny day.
- Big White Ski Resort. Big White is known for awesome powder days, wide-open views, an abundance of intermediate runs, as well as a good mix of beginner and expert terrain.
- Big White, British Columbia
- Fernie, British Columbia
- Kicking Horse, British Columbia
- Lake Louise, Alberta
- Panorama, British Columbia
- Marmot Basin, Alberta
- Revelstoke, British Columbia
- Sun Peaks, British Columbia
- Sunshine Village, Alberta
- Mont Tremblant, Quebec
Big White turned 60 in 2023, and we reckon it’s high time to show this fantastic Canadian ski resort some love. You’ll find some brilliant ski terrain here, but it’s also a resort which retains a small-town feel. How many other ski destinations, for example, offer free daily tours of the mountain? Here, the resort’s ski hosts gather a guided group ...
Fernie, wedged into British Columbia’s south-eastern corner, isn't Canada's biggest resort, but it's famous for a number of different reasons. Firstly, it has a long ski season—typically you’ll be able to ski from early December to mid-April here. Secondly, it's famously snow-sure—an average of snow falls on the resort every year. It also boasts ni...
Love long descents? Kicking Horse’s 1,416 hectares of skiable terrain includes the fifth-biggest vertical drop of any North American ski resort, and if you head there for the 2023/24 season you can guarantee its pistes will be in tip-top condition – the resort recently expanded their army of snow cats to ensure the slopes are immaculately groomed. ...
Comprising a 1,600-hectare ski area, Lake Louise is a beautiful resort known for its varied terrain. Head here for your Canadian ski holiday and you’ll find everything from terrifyingly steep couloirs and remote bowls to easy-going tree skiing and fun parks. In 2021 the resort underwent a massive expansion which included the addition of 195 hectare...
One of Canada’s best resorts for beginners and intermediates, Panorama has 1,203 skiable hectares and plenty of powder. It’s a small resort perfect for anyone taking to the slopes for the first time, with a brilliant beginners’ area just a few metres from ski-in, ski-out accommodation. Intermediates will find the best runs off the Champagne Express...
Proof that the best things really do come in small packages, Marmot Basin, which was founded almost 100 years ago, is a ski resort known for its stunning views, fantastic back country and wonderfully diverse terrain. While some of the world’s top skiers and snowboarders flock here for the brilliant off-piste terrain, there’s plenty of fun to be had...
Famous for its big mountain terrain, but equally well known for its beginner and intermediate-friendly slopes, Revelstoke, a two-hour drive from southern British Columbia's Kelowna airport, was once a hangout for the super rich, who came here to heli-ski and pootle down the resort’s slopes (served by a single lift). The construction of a new gondol...
This small but perfectly-formed ski resort is incredibly popular with beginners and intermediate skiers. Located to the north of the British Columbia city of Kamloops, it offers an easy-going mix of wide open bowls, glades and thrilling steeps in the shadow of Tod Mountain. Sun Peaks has recently undergone several enhancements, including the additi...
Fancy kicking off ski season early in 2023/24? Consider Sunshine Village, which has one of the longest seasons – ski lifts typically open in November. It’s a pretty ski resort perched on the Continental Divide in the centre of Banff National Park, and a brilliant option for families and mixed-ability groups, with 1,350 hectares of terrain, ranging ...
Just in time for the 2023/24 season, Mont Tremblant will become one of the member resorts of the Ikon Pass scheme, which means serious savings for skiers and snowboarders – including on lift passes - along with perks such as early access to slopes and discounts at retailers and restaurants. And while Intrawest-owned Mont Tremblant isn’t the highest...
- Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. Advanced terrain · Nightlife. Off-piste · Snow quality. Terrain park 1 8,171 acres. 234 trails. 23 lifts. 5,279 feet of vertical drop.
- Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta. Advanced terrain · Scenery 2 4,275 acres. 164 trails. 11 lifts. 3,251 feet of vertical drop. 15 feet of snow per year. Ikon Pass.
- Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort, Alberta. Scenery · Terrain park 3 3,358 acres. 115 trails. 12 lifts. 3,510 feet of vertical drop. 30 feet of snow per year.
- Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia. Advanced terrain · Beginner-friendly. Family-friendly · Off-mountain activities 4 2,765 acres. 119 trails. 15 lifts. 2,549 feet of vertical drop.
Jun 27, 2024 · Home to some of the best ski resorts in Canada, exploring British Columbia should be on every avid skier or snowboarder’s bucket list. Lucky for you, we've pick out the top resorts you must visit including some on the infamous ‘Powder Highway’.
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Mar 1, 2024 · We may be biased, but there is no better place to ski than Western Canada for its incredible terrain, limited crowds, and abundant snowfall. Many other international destinations receive a lot of praise, but it’s pretty tough to compete with Canada ski resorts when it comes to natural beauty.
