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Skiing in Canada
Pros
Lots of dry powder
World-class terrain
Fewer crowds than the US
Heli-skiing in British Columbia
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’.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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