Canada Ski Resorts

Jack Lee
Written by Jack Lee / Photos by Greg Burke
Last updated 28 June 2024

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

  • 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’.

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

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