A world of variety in one province.
Big White Ski Resort
"It's the snow" is the motto at Big White Ski Resort. Each year, seven metres (24.5 feet) of Mother Nature's finest, driest champagne powder blankets the 100-plus cruising runs and alpine bowls. You will instantly feel the difference that natural snow makes as you carve turns on immaculately buffed trails, float through the powder bowls and slalom through the "snow ghosts" – signature snow-clad glades.
Fernie Alpine Resort
Charming, authentic, easy-to-get-to Fernie used to be a small resort with big slopes. No more. These days, it's the biggest resort in the Canadian Rockies, with more vertical, more snow and more runs than any other hill in the region.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
They call Kicking Horse the "Champagne Powder Capital of Canada" and it's all that, and so much more. Tucked between the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges near Golden, it has over 2,800 acres of skiable terrain. Enthusiasts love to challenge themselves on the over 4,000 feet of vertical (the fourth-biggest vertical in North America).
Kimberley Alpine Resort
Surrounded as it is by the soaring peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains in Southeastern B.C., Kimberley would be a popular destination for the view alone. But throw in fresh powder, some 400 centimetres of it a year, along with a laid-back ski town, and you can see why this is such a perennial favourite.
Panorama Mountain Resort
Big vertical, zero crowds, a huge variety of terrain, epic views, unique dining and stunning glades are just part of the allure of Panorama. Perfectly positioned in the B.C. Rockies, Panorama is home to one of North America's largest vertical drops, giant slope-side hot pools and the coziest ski-in, ski-out village in Canada.
Red Mountain Resort
RED and Rossland were voted "#8 Place To Go" (in the world) by The New York Times in 2013, and was the only B.C. ski town on the list. RED's recent expansion to Grey added approximately 1,000 acres and upped intermediate terrain significantly. Plus: $10/run cat-skiing on Mount Kirkup. Seriously.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is famous for its terrain. It has the most vertical in North America and offers lift-, cat- and heli-skiing from the resort base. Truly a paradise for big-mountain enthusiasts, it is best known for its tree skiing, abundant snowfall and incredibly long runs – the longest being 15 kilometres.
SilverStar Mountain Resort
SilverStar's charmingly colourful ski-in, ski-out village and 3,282 acres of progressive terrain is blanketed each winter with 700-plus centimetres of dry powder snow. With four unique mountain faces, 130 runs, glades, and 1,900 acres of steep and deep expert-level terrain, SilverStar delivers an unforgettable skiing experience for all levels of ability.
Sun Peaks Resort
At Canada's second-largest ski area you can expect vast terrain, huge diversity and, better yet, uncrowded slopes. The unique 360° trail layout over three mountains funnels you seamlessly into the ski-in, ski-out village. When you're not taking in the renowned powder, enjoy one of over 30 cafés, restaurants and boutique shops.
Whistler Blackcomb
Beyond Whistler Blackcomb's 8,100 acres of incredible and varied terrain, its mile-long vertical and its dedication to grooming more terrain than anywhere else in North America, is an experience so unique that it's hard to measure. It's about abundant and reliable snow, a friendly vibrant village and an incomparable vibe.
Whitewater Ski Resort
Quietly legendary, Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson has maintained a real and authentic experience unparalleled at any other resort. Bountiful, playful terrain blanketed with an average of 12 metres (40 feet) of Kootenay powder accompanied by an extraordinary culinary experience – all served up in the resort's uncrowded sanctuary.
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| Travelling to B.C. resorts this winter is easier than ever, even for visitors who rely on air transportation. Air Canada flights to Vancouver, Kamloops, Cranbrook and Kelowna offer ready access to many of the province’s best ski resorts. The carrier also serves Calgary International, a convenient gateway to the resorts in the Canadian Rockies and Kootenays. Serving travellers from around the world, Vancouver International Airport provides direct access to the Coast Mountains, including Whistler Blackcomb, and serves as a ground and air transportation hub facilitating transit around the the province. In many areas, airport shuttle services deliver passengers directly to nearby mountain resorts. |
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