Canada Ski Resorts

Canada Ski Resorts
Jack Lee
Written by Jack Lee / Photos by Greg Burke

Skiing in Canada should be on the top of any avid skier’s list and we don’t just mean going to Whistler!

Skiing in Canada

Pros
  • Lots of dry powder
  • World-class terrain
  • Fewer crowds than the US
  • Heli-skiing in British Columbia
Cons
    Pros
      Cons
      • Major resorts can be a few hour’s drive from nearest international airport
      • Lots of crowds during US holidays
      • Iconic resorts like Whistler-Blackcomb are expensive to ski at

      Map of Canada Ski Resorts

      Explore the location of Canada ski resorts with the interactive map below.

      List of Destination Ski Resorts in Canada

      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’.

      Whistler Blackcomb

      This is Whistler Blackcomb!

      Known for: Largest ski resort in North America with the ultimate ski village.

      Preferred Airport: Vancouver Intl. Airport - 85 miles (2 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 7494 feet

      Skiable area: 8171 acre

      Google Maps | Whistler Blackcomb Ski Packages

      Mont Tremblant - the best ski resort on the East

      Known for: Feels like you’re in a European ski town without the transatlantic airfare price tag.

      Preferred Airports: Montreal-Mirabel Intl. Airport - 64 miles (1 hour drive), Montréal-Trudeau Intl. Airport - 86 miles (1.5 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 2871 feet

      Skiable Area: 755 acre

      Google Maps | Mont Tremblant Ski Packages

      Temperature inversion causing a cloud of sea at Lake Louise

      Known for: Incredible resort in Canada with epic skiing and views and access to SkiBig3 resorts with the same lift pass.

      Preferred Airport: Calgary Intl. Airport - 125 miles (2 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 8650 feet

      Skiable Area: 4000 acre

      Google Maps | Lake Louise Ski Packages

      High alpine terrain at Sunshine

      Known for: Home to the only ski-in/ski-out lodging in Banff with access to three ski resorts on the SkiBig3 lift pass.

      Preferred Airport: Calgary Intl. Airport - 100 miles (1.5 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 8954 feet

      Skiable Area: 3358 acre

      Google Maps | Sunshine Village Ski Packages

      Big White

      If you are looking for champagne powder, Big White is your resort!

      Known for: Canada's favourite family resort and one of the best places for powder skiing.

      Preferred Airport: Kelowna Intl. Airport - 38 miles (1 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 7608 feet

      Skiable Area: 2765 acre

      Google Maps | Big White Ski Packages

      Mt Norquay overlooking the town of Banff

      Known for: Hidden gem offering affordable fun in Banff with access to three ski resorts on the SkiBig3 lift pass.

      Preferred Airport: Calgary Intl. Airport - 93 miles (1.5 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 6998 feet

      Skiable Area: 190 acre

      Google Maps | Mount Norquay Ski Packages

      Explore Canada's second largest resort!

      Known for: Canada’s second largest resort after Whistler-Blackcomb and less crowded too.

      Preferred Airports: Kelowna Intl. Airport - 130 miles (2.5 hour drive), Kamloops Airport - 38 miles (50 minute drive)

      Summit Elevation: 7060 feet

      Skiable Area: 4270 acre

      Google Maps | Sun Peaks Ski Packages

      Revelstoke has the biggest vertical drop in North America!

      Known for: Ideal resort for avid intermediates and advanced skiers.

      Preferred Airport: Kelowna Intl. Airport - 120 miles (2.5 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 7300 feet

      Skiable Area: 3121 acre

      Google Maps | Revelstoke Ski Packages

      Fernie Alpine is the perfect expert's playground! Just check out the Curry Bowl!

      Known for: Crowd free slopes with quality snow, epic expert terrain and a relaxed base village.

      Preferred Airport: Calgary Intl. Airport - 190 miles (3.5 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 7001 feet

      Skiable Area: 2504 acre

      Google Maps | Fernie Alpine Ski Packages

      Panorama - another resort on the famous Powder Highway

      Known for: Variety of terrain, convenient and cosy village.

      Preferred Airport: Calgary Intl. Airport - 194 miles (3.5 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 8038 feet

      Skiable Area: 2975 acre

      Google Maps | Panorama Mountain Resort Ski Packages

      Red Mountain - best known for its extreme terrain

      Known for: Authentic local mining town with chilled vibes.

      Preferred Airports: Spokane Intl. Airport - 129 miles (3 hour drive), Kelowna Intl. Airport - 190 miles (4 hour drive)

      Summit Elevation: 6807 feet

      Skiable Area: 4200 acre

      Google Maps | Red Mountain Resort Ski Packages