Skiing in Canada

Canada offers some of the finest skiing in the world with incredible scenery, long runs and high verticals.

Where is some of the best skiing in Canada? There are so many places, but here are some of the best:

Banff - Alberta

Located in Banff National Park in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Read more about Banff Skiing inside.

Lake Louise - Alberta

Canada's largest single ski area, Lake Louise's wide open bowls offers some of the lightest, driest snow in all of North America. With four mountain faces, 4200 skiable acres, and 113 named trails, Lake Louise has been rated "the best super steeps in the country" by Ski Canada Magazine. There are green, blue and black runs down from every chair which allows beginners to experience all that Lake Louise has to offer. Guaranteed skiing from early November to mid May.

Purcell Mountain Lodge - Canadian Rockies

Accessible only by helicopter, Purcell Mountain Lodge is situated at 7200 ft. atop the high alpine slopes of Bald Mountain, set in British Columbia's largest alpine meadow, and adjacent to Glacier National Park. Purcell Mountain Lodge is one of North America's finest eco-retreats, surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine wilderness. Purcell Mountain Lodge offers backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, telemarking and snowshoeing.

Whistler/Blackcomb - British Columbia

Less than 2 hours from Vancouver, where you'll find some of the best ski resorts in the world. Read more about this incredible ski area in our Whistler Ski Resort page.

Panorama Mountain Resort - British Columbia

Located in British Columbia, but situated close to Calgary, Alberta, and Banff, Panorama Mountain Village offers over 2,847 patrolled acres, over 4,000 vertical feet and over 120 trails serviced by 9 ski lifts. South of Kicking Horse, Panorama Mountain Resort is one of the Canadian Rockies' up-and-coming premier vacation destinations. Known for its high percentage of intermediate, advanced and expert runs, Panorama also has an abundance of glade skiing.

Kicking Horse Resort - Golden, BC

Just 48 miles west of Lake Louise between Kootenay and Glacier national parks in the town of Golden, at the tail of the Purcell Mountains. Incredible views, with 2,750 acres of terrain, 70 trails and 4,133 vertical feet, Canada's second biggest after Whistler/Blackcomb. Nearly half the terrain is rated “advanced. The longest run is 10 miles. Originally a locally-run day-skiing area, Kicking Horse was bought out by a large corporation intent on turning the resort into one of the largest ski areas in North America.

Big White Ski Resort - near Kelowna, BC

More than 118 runs and 16 chairlifts, Big White Ski Resort has some of the shortest lift-wait times in Canada. Read more about this great Canadian ski resort on our Big White Ski Resort page.

Mont-Tremblant - Quebec

A short one-hour drive from Montreal, Mon-Tremblant offers challenging trails, incredible scenery and top-notch equipment. Read more about Mont-Tremblant in our Ski Mont-Tremblant page.

Le Massif - Quebec, Canada

Less than an hour from Quebec City sits Le Massif, in Quebec's Charlevoix region and one of Quebec's best kept secrets. Le Massif has the highest vertical drop in eastern Canada at 2,526 feet, along with 302 Skiable acres from 5 lifts and 43 trails and glades. The longest run is 2.67 miles. Open for skiing from November to April, Le Massif is unusual in that the area is accessible both from the top and from the base. Other winter activities at Le Massif include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and ice climbing. You can find lodging in the Charlevoix, Côte-de-Beaupré and Quebec City areas.

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