12 Top-Rated Ski Resorts in Canada, 2023
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- 06 Oct 2022
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Ski resorts can be found across the country, but the best skiing in Canada is in the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta. The snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the Coast Mountains are home to world-class ski resorts that attract skiers and boarders from around the world, and smaller resorts frequented primarily by locals.
Whistler Blackcomb, just a two-hour drive from Vancouver, is one of the top ski resorts in the world, offering a first-class experience from the slopes to the hotels, restaurants, and shops. The interior of BC is home to some lesser visited gems with extreme terrain, or family-oriented resorts. In Alberta, the ski resorts around Banff are an exceptional introduction to skiing in the Canadian Rockies.
In central and eastern Canada, Ontario and Quebec offer skiing opportunities of their own, catering mainly to an eastern crowd. In Ontario, Blue Mountain is a wonderful family hill located just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto. In Quebec, Mont-Tremblant, known for producing some of Canada's most famous skiers, offers some of the best skiing in eastern Canada.
Plan your winter escape with our list of the best ski resorts in Canada.
1. 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. Whistler Blackcomb's ideal position in the mountains just back from the ocean ensures a steady supply of snow. Each season, the resort receives on average 35.5 feet of snow. At the base of Whistler and Blackcomb is the enchanting Whistler Village.
You don't even need to ski to enjoy a trip to Whistler, but if you do, you'll find seemingly unlimited terrain that can accommodate any level of skier, from first timers to extreme skiers. The resort has five terrain parks with over 150 features, 90 rails, and 40-plus jumps. Skiers will rejoice as they blast down beautiful wide-open bowls on Whistler Mountain, and cruise incredible groomed runs all over both mountains. On Blackcomb, the Horstman Glacier provides year-round skiing.
The famous PEAK 2 PEAK gondola, more than three kilometers in length and the world's longest unsupported lift span, connects both mountains. Skiers and non-skiers can enjoy this gondola ride for outstanding views over the mountains and ski runs.
New lift improvements at the Creekside Base areas will make getting to the top of Whistler a much easier and more enjoyable experience. First of the improvements is installation of a new 10 passenger gondola that will be able to move 35 percent more people. Secondly, the Big Red Express has been enhanced from a quad chair to a six-passenger chair.
Another fun non-skier option is the BUBLY Tube Park. Pick any one of seven different lanes depending on your age, speed tolerance, and adventure level. For the youngest ones, a Mini-kid lane is set aside. The tube park requires a separate ticket to ride, and it's cheaper to book yours in advance online.
Whistler is located in British Columbia's beautiful Coast Mountains, just a two-hour drive from Vancouver. If you are staying in the city or nearby and want to investigate other skiing options, see our guide to the best ski resorts near Vancouver. Many of these offer good value and see far fewer crowds. Read More…
