Combining North American efficiency, excellent infrastructure and breathtaking scenery, Canada ski resorts are easy to like. Testament to this, we’ve found that those who have made it this far in the first place tend to return again and again to the big country.
The skiing and snowboarding in Canada easily rivals that of Europe and the US. In fact when Europe suffers a poor snow season, we all watch enviously as our Canadian cousins are seeing regular dumps and powder days. For expert and extreme skiers Canada will probably already rank highly. While it’s also great for intermediates and beginners, offering well groomed pistes and spacious learner slopes.
Canada is vast. As such everything here works on a different scale and the slopes are far less crowded than its world class status might lead you to expect. And of course there’s that legendary Canadian welcome to enjoy too. Canadians are known for their straight talking, friendly nature and you’ll be made to feel welcome wherever you go.
When its time to step away from the skis and snowboards there is lots to do off of the mountain. Hiking through rugged landscapes, hitting the shops, knocking back the craft beer or tucking into the diverse and excellent cuisine on offer pretty much everywhere.
Resorts
Much loved for its epic, steep powder that even beginners can try
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Tiny resort with four lifts to high powder bowls for off-piste skiing, previously only accessible by helicopter
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Serene and spectacular, visit Lake Louise to admire the Canadian Rockies, and for some great varied skiing
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The local pistes above the tourist town of Banff, and one of the SkiBig3 resorts. Just a few lifts and runs for all, and a fun little scene
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A legendary base for heli-skiing in the epic British Columbia mountains, with designs on becoming a mega-resort
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Extensive skiing with heaps for experts, and spectacular wide-open views of Banff National Park. Visitors usually commute from Banff
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With the most skiable terrain in North America, Whistler Blackcomb has a massive reputation and deservedly so
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