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Ski Resorts
Explore winter’s wonderland
British Columbia is home to 13 destination ski resorts, and no two ride the same.
From the storm-charged coast to the Rockies’ deep interior, you’ll find everything from wide-open bowls to steep tree lines, all backed by a steady snowpack and a down-to-earth mountain culture. And when the lifts stop spinning, the vibe shifts—but it doesn’t slow down. Après here ushers in the night with boot-stomping patios, local pours, and stories shared long after the last run.
Apex Mountain Resort
One of British Columbia’s hidden treasures, thanks to terrific snow and varied terrain.
Terrain:450ha/1,112ac
Vertical:610m/2,000ft
Airport:Penticton Airport (YYF)
Big White Ski Resort
One big winter playground where you'll find loads of deep Okanagan powder.
Terrain:1,147ha/2,765ac
Vertical:777m/2,550ft
Airport:Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Fernie Alpine Resort
Serious powderhounds make the trek to the southeastern corner of BC to ski here.
Terrain:1,013ha/2,500+ac
Vertical:1,082m/3,550ft
Airport:Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
Fernie Alpine Resort | Reuben Krabbe Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Home to four alpine bowls and chutes that keep skiers exploring for days.
Terrain:1,416ha/3,500+ac
Vertical:1,315m/4,314ft
Airport:Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort | Destination BC/Reuben Krabbe Kimberley Alpine Resort
Known for consistent snowfall, short lift lines, and abundant sunny days.
Terrain:728ha/1,800ac
Vertical:751m/2,465ft
Airport:Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Ski-to-surf views and some of the deepest snow in the west define this Vancouver Island resort.
Terrain:688ha/1,700ac
Vertical:505m/1,657ft
Airport:Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)
Skiing amongst snow ghosts at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Panorama Mountain Resort
Friendly, accessible, and laidback, this is a favourite ski destination for families.
Terrain:1,203ha/2,975ac
Vertical:1,300m/4,265ft
Airport:Calgary Int'l Airport (YYC)
RED Mountain Resort
Wide-open groomers, 360-degree descents, and some of the best tree runs in BC.
Terrain:1,558ha/3,850ac
Vertical:890m/2,919ft
Airport:Trail Regional Airport (YZZ)
Red Mountain Resort | Destination BC/Kari Medig Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Canada’s newest ski resort claims the longest lift-served vertical in North America.
Terrain:1,263ha/3,121ac
Vertical:1,713m/5,620ft
Airport:Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Revelstoke Mountain Resort SilverStar Mountain Resort
A big mountain with a small-town feel, where a mid-mountain village offers ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes.
Terrain:1,328ha/3,282ac
Vertical:760m/2,493ft
Airport:Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Sun Peaks Resort
Frequent bluebird powder days, long cruisers, incredible tree skiing, and an enormous terrain park.
Terrain:1,728ha/4,270ac
Vertical:895m/2,936ft
Airport:Kamloops Airport (YKA)
Whistler Blackcomb
Two mountains, connected by the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, offer more than 200 marked runs, 16 alpine bowls, and three glaciers.
Terrain:3,307ha/8,171ac
Vertical:1,610m/5,280ft
Airport:Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort | Destination BC/Randy Lincks Whitewater Ski Resort
This Kootenay mountain hideaway has some of the deepest, driest powder around.
Terrain:479ha/1,184ac
Vertical:623m/2,044ft
Airport:West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)
Credit: Destination BC | Abby Cooper