Family and friends and mountain culture make for good times.
The snow has arrived and B.C.'s resorts are ready for an unforgettable season
B.C.'s top ski resorts offer something for everyone – from epic verticals and glade runs to wide-open bowls and long cruisers. Of course, it's not all about the skiing. At the base of many resorts, you'll discover friendly villages and a welcoming vibe, as well as countless après-ski activities. Check out the following list of B.C.'s top resorts and start planning your next snowsport adventure.
Photo by: Apex Mountain Resort
APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT
Apex brings together all the elements for an unforgettable ski experience – from friendly staff and a cozy village to diverse terrain, dry Okanagan powder and a welcoming après-ski vibe. Visitors quickly become friends and are welcomed into the local scene, where good skiing and good people create great memories.
Photo by: Big White Ski Resort
BIG WHITE SKI RESORT
Looking for a stress-free family holiday? Big White is the place to connect with family and friends and create mem-orable moments. As Melissa Martin from Toronto wrote, "A true holiday is when mommy gets to relax. You can do that at Big White. I wish every family could experience it."
Photo by: Abby Dell
FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
Guests at Fernie Alpine Resort fall in love with the astounding fall lines and stunning scenery – and the resort's 142 runs, the most in the Rockies. At the end of the day, gather with family and friends for a warm drink at the mountain-top Lost Boys Café or in the base area at the popular Slopeside fire pit.
Photo by: Dave Best
KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Kicking Horse is where experienced skiers and snowboarders claim their bragging rights as they take advantage of the first-class snowfall and world-renowned terrain. Beginners are equally comfortable on the resort's beginner and intermediate runs. Winter here is complete with a tubing park and skating rink, as well as numerous restaurants, retailers and activities.
Photo by: Henry Georgi
KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT
Kimberley is a top-choice family destination resort, with secret stashes of light and fluffy Purcell powder, uncrowded slopes with no lift lines and family après-ski fun at the skating rink, Montana's Cookhouse or Stemwinder – all conveniently located on the mountain.
Photo by: Kari Medig
PANORAMA MOUNTAIN RESORT
Panorama has one of North America's top 10 verticals, a brilliant climate and Canada's largest outdoor on-hill hot pools. The resort's charming village, settled between peaks, is the perfect first choice for a Canadian mountain experience. Those who vacation here know "there's more to the mountains!"
Photo by: Ian Houghton
REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Snow can be the difference between a good ski trip and a great one. Revelstoke gets 10 to 14 metres of snow annually, so the likelihood of being here on a powder day is excellent and your chances of having a memorable trip are even better.
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SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
Silver Star is the Okanagan's first choice for family vacations, where every My1Pass lift ticket includes unlimited alpine and Nordic skiing, skating, tubing, snowshoeing and fat biking. True ski-in, ski-out accommodations deliver boundless adventures on renowned dry, light powder snow.
Photo by: Adam Stein
SUN PEAKS RESORT
Sun Peaks' central village, surrounded by 360 degrees of skiing, takes the effort out of ski holidays and maximizes the quality time you can spend with friends and family. Comfortably nestled between the Coast and Rocky Mountain ranges, the resort is protected from wet, coastal weather and frigid northern temperatures, delivering perfectly dry champagne powder with every snowfall.
Photo by: Paul Morrison
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB SKI RESORT
Whistler Blackcomb in winter virtually defines the 21st-century big mountain scene: the most skiable terrain in North America, a record-breaking gondola that connects the two mountains, the longest continuous lift system in the world, and a vibrant mountain culture of athletes, artists, filmmakers, photographers, festivals and events.
Photo by: Doug LePage
WHITEWATER SKI RESORT
With an average of 12 metres of snow a season, Whitewater combines legendary Kootenay powder with what Snowboard Canada magazine has voted the 4th Best Terrain in the West. The resort offers a unique mountain experience that combines world-renowned skiing and snowboarding with award-winning food and a vibrant local culture.
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