British Columbia Resorts

Spectacular scenery and a mild winter climate provide the perfect combination for winter sports in British Columbia with each resort offering a unique experience. Whistler is one of North America's premier four season mountain resorts. It's 78 miles from Vancouver. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains combine to offer over 200 marked runs and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. Big White is the second largest resort in the province. It's located southeast of Kelowna where champagne powder and mild temperatures are the norm. Sun Peaks located 45 minutes north of Kamloops offers diversity across it's three mountains...bumps, bowls, steeps and long cruisers. Revelstoke boasts North America's highest lift-serviced vertical at 5,620 feet. Grouse Mountain couldn't be more convenient because it is located right in the City of Vancouver. Kicking Horse, located just 2 1/2 hours west of Calgary, Alberta is the 4th highest vertical in North America. The resort also has exceptional backcountry access.
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Whistler Blackcomb
Squamish / Whistler
5280 ft vertical, 200 trails, 37 lifts, 8171 skiable acres
OPEN - 179 trails, 18 lifts
The two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, rise up a mile out of the valley. This ski resort, the largest in North America, is located 2 hours north of Vancouver. Whistler Blackcomb also features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola which is the highest and longest unsupported cable car span in the world. Whistler Village community is located right at the base.
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Sun Peaks Resort
Kamloops
2894 ft vertical, 122 trails, 11 lifts, 4270 skiable acres
OPEN - 114 trails, 13 lifts
Britsh Columbia ski resort near Kamloops offers surprising diversity across its three mountains. At the center is a modern ski-through village. Sun Peaks also has 2 alpine bowls and 12 gladed areas. On average over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year.
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Big White Ski Resort
Kootenary Boundary / Kelowna
2550 ft vertical, 118 trails, 15 lifts, 2765 skiable acres
OPEN - 82 trails, 12 lifts
Located 56km southeast of Kelowna, British Columbia, Big White Ski Resort is renowned for its abundance of light, dry Okanagan champagne powder and mild temperatures. It's a family friendly resort offering many other outdoor activities along with skiing and snowboarding. It is the second largest resort in BC and the Village Centre Mall is the hub for all Big White activity and fun.
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Fernie Alpine Resort
East Kootenay / Cranbrook
3550 ft vertical, 140 trails, 10 lifts, 2504 skiable acres
OPEN - 100 trails, 9 lifts
Fernie Alpine Resort is known for its high annual snowfall creating legendary powder. Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia this mountain town is growing in reputation not only for its skiing and snowboarding but its lifestyle, inspiring beauty and varied activities. Fernie isn't just about the powder; the town is very friendly and has a welcoming community.
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

4133 ft vertical, 120 trails, 5 lifts, 2800 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/13
Kicking Horse Ski Resort is located 2.5 hours west of Calgary near Golden, BC. It features the fourth highest vertical drop in North America. The slopes are well known for the light and dry snow, aka champagne powder. Kicking Horse has exceptional backcountry access.
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Panorama Mountain Village
East Kootenay / Invermere
4000 ft vertical, 120 trails, 9 lifts, 2847 skiable acres
OPEN - 58 trails, 9 lifts
One of the top Canadian Rockies ski vacation destinations, Panorama is located on the Kootenay Rockies Powder Highway, less than 2 hours from Banff and just over a three hour drive from Calgary International Airport. Heli-skiing operators extend skiing and snowboarding opportunities well beyond the confines of the village.
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Silver Star Mountain
North Okanagan / Vernon
2500 ft vertical, 115 trails, 12 lifts, 3065 skiable acres
OPEN - 68 trails, 5 lifts
Family vacation ski resort destination 20km northeast of Vernon, British Columbia. The resort spans two mountain faces of a mountain valley and has 4 distinct areas. The Silver Star village and accommodation developments have been designed with a distinct Victorian alpine theme.
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Red Mountain
Kootenay Boundary / Rossland
2919 ft vertical, 88 trails, 6 lifts, 1685 skiable acres
OPEN - 21 trails, 2 lifts
Canada's oldest ski resort located in the west Kootenay region of South Central, British Columbia near Rossland. Ski lodging is available mountainside. Skating, snowshoeing, cross country & cat skiing are other fun winter activities in this area.
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Kimberley Alpine Resort
East Kootenay / Cranbrook
2465 ft vertical, 68 trails, 5 lifts, 1800 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Friday December 13 (tomorrow)
Kimberly Alpine Resort is a family favourite snow sports resort that boasts the best combination of sun and light Purcell powder of any other resort in Canada. There are 68 runs plus another 12 in the Glades. Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow shoeing are just a few of all the favorite and exciting winter activities that Kimberley has to offer.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Vancouver Island
1657 ft vertical, 60 trails, 9 lifts, 1600 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Friday December 13 (tomorrow)
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is located 100 km north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The panoramic view from the top includes the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop on one side and scenic Strathcona Park bordering the other. The resort is acknowledged as the home of Canada's deepest pile with a legendary 10.5 metres of annual snowfall.
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Apex
South Okanagan / Penticton
2000 ft vertical, 67 trails, 4 lifts, 1112 skiable acres
OPEN - 44 trails, 3 lifts
A hidden gem of Canadian skiing located on Beaconsfield Mountain about 21 miles/33km west of Penticton, British Columbia. The resort is intimate and cozy. A village with everything you need is within a snowball's throw and includes ski-in/ski-out access lodging options.
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Cypress Mountain
Vancouver
2010 ft vertical, 53 trails, 6 lifts, 600 skiable acres
OPEN - 9 trails, 4 lifts
Cypress is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and provides skiers, riders and snowboarders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts and best snow conditions on the highest skiing and riding peak of Vancouver's North Shore Mountains. During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Cypress hosted all of the freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions.
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
East Kootenay / Invermere
1000 ft vertical, 14 trails, 3 lifts, 88 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/20
A popular best value ski resort located in the British Columbia Rockies. Relax in its world-famous mineral hot pools. Only 35 minutes from nearby Panorama. The family-friendly runs of Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Resort are ideal for beginners and for seasoned skiers to fine-tune their skills.
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Grouse Mountain
Vancouver
1198 ft vertical, 26 trails, 6 lifts, 212 skiable acres
OPEN - 4 trails, 2 lifts
Grouse mountain is just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver and is a major attraction year round. The public transit system offers regular service to and from the base of Grouse Mountain every half hour. The ski and snowboard area, located on the southern slope of the mountain, operates approximately between December and May.
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Harper Mountain
Kamloops
1400 ft vertical, 15 trails, 3 lifts, 400 skiable acres
Family-friendly ski hill, 16km east of Kamloops, in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. Night skiing, cross country trails and snowboarding at affordable prices.
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Hudson Bay Mountain
Coast Mountains / Terrace
1750 ft vertical, 36 trails, 3 lifts, 315 skiable acres
OPEN - 13 trails, 4 lifts
This small ski resort offers some challenging terrain over 300 acres. It is located between Prince George and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
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Island Lake Cat Skiing

0 ft vertical, 0 trails, 0 lifts, 0 skiable acres
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Jumbo Glacier Resort
East Kootenay / Invermere
5627 ft vertical, 0 trails, 0 lifts, 1510 skiable acres
Jumbo Glacier Resort is a proposed year round ski resort located at the foot of Jumbo Mountain and Jumbo Glacier 55 km west of Invermere, British Columbia.
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Manning Park
South Okanagan / Hope
1433 ft vertical, 30 trails, 4 lifts, 140 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/14
This smaller ski area is located in E. C. Manning Provincial Park 45 minutes east of Hope and a scenic three hour drive from Vancouver. For cross country skiing a shuttle service runs regularly from Manning Park Lodge to the downhill ski area day lodge.
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Mount Seymour
Vancouver
1082 ft vertical, 39 trails, 5 lifts, 200 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/13
Local ski mountain just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Enjoy breathtaking views of Vancouver, the Islands, and the Valley plus many acres of off-piste terrain. Guided and unguided snowshoeing takes place on a separate 10 km (6 mi) network of maintained trails.
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Mt. Baldy Ski Area
South Okanagan / Osoyoos
1293 ft vertical, 35 trails, 4 lifts, 500 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Thursday December 12 (today)
This family ski area is located in the southern Okanagan Valley close to Penticton. On top of the 35 runs there is access to 240 acres of glades and trees. In addition to downhill, Mt. Baldy offers a variety of other activities including 20 km of marked snowshoe trails, groomed & ungroomed x-country trails for day use, a tobogganing area and a terrain park.
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Murray Ridge Ski Hill
Prince George
1700 ft vertical, 22 trails, 1 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Murray Ridge Ski Hill, a family oriented ski hill, is located 6miles (10 km) north of Fort St. James, and northwest of Prince George. It is open to downhill skiers and snowboarders plus there are 20km of cross country trails. The season usually runs from December through to late March.
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Powder King
Prince George
2100 ft vertical, 37 trails, 3 lifts, 925 skiable acres
Plan to reopen on Thursday December 12 (today)
This mountain ski resort has an average snowfall of 41 feet. Only 500 yards from the highway, Powder King is located in the center of the Pine Pass in Northern British Columbia. Terrain ranges from breath taking drops for the adventurous skier, to the gentle groomed slopes of beginner runs.
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Purden Lake and Ski Resort
Prince George
1100 ft vertical, 25 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Central British Columbia's largest ski mountain located near Prince George, British Columbia. Over 1,100 vertical feet of skiing on dry powder snow, treed runs and uncrowded slopes.
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Revelstoke Mountain
Monashee Mountains / Revelstoke
5620 ft vertical, 56 trails, 5 lifts, 3121 skiable acres
OPEN - 27 trails, 4 lifts
RMR boasts North America's highest lift-serviced vertical at 1,713 metres (5620 ft), 3031 acres of fall line skiing, high alpine bowls, 13 areas of gladed terrain and groomed terrain. Revelstoke Mountain Resort is also the only resort world-wide to offer lift, cat, heli and backcountry skiing from one village base.
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Sasquatch Mountain Resort
Frazer Valley / Abbotsford
1300 ft vertical, 34 trails, 4 lifts, 300 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plan to open 12/21
Sasquatch Mountain Resort is located 2 hours from Vancouver. It located in the Douglas Ranges near Chehalis, British Columbia, between the towns of Mission and Agassiz. Average annual snowfall at Hemlock Valley is 30-35 ft. All vehicles travelling to the resort in the winter are required to carry tire cables or chains due to changing road conditions. Previously known as Hemlock Valley.
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Shames Mountain
Coast Mountains / Terrace
1600 ft vertical, 28 trails, 3 lifts, 252 skiable acres
Skiing in the Coastal Mountain Range of British Columbia.
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Ski Mt. Cain
Vancouver Island
1499 ft vertical, 21 trails, 3 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Situated on the northern end of Vancouver Island, Mount Cain is open three days a week which lets the power accumulate all week. Mt. Cain is located near Schoen Lake Provincial Park and is run by the non-profit Mount Cain Alpine Park Society, Vancouver Island's only community owned and operated ski hill.
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Ski Mt. Timothy
South Cariboo / 100 Mile House
989 ft vertical, 35 trails, 5 lifts, 0 skiable acres
The South Cariboo's ski hill is located 23 km east of Lac La Hache in British Columbia. There is a handcrafted log chalet day lodge with great views of the slopes.
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Troll Ski Resort
Northeastern Cariboo / Quesnel
1729 ft vertical, 35 trails, 4 lifts, 0 skiable acres
Located in Quesnel, British Columbia. While most of the runs are for intermediate skiers, there is a great teaching/beginner area, and black diamond runs as well. The snow is 100 percent natural.
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Whitewater Ski and Winter Resort
Central Kootenay / Nelson
2043 ft vertical, 69 trails, 4 lifts, 1184 skiable acres
OPEN - 72 trails, 4 lifts
This ski resort is located near Nelson, in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia. In addition to its snow, the resort is renowned for its tree skiing and steep runs. At the base you will find their award winning cafeteria, a rental shop and guest services. Heliskiing and catskiing are available out of Nelson. Access the webcam from the main page.
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