With legendary powder, ample wilderness, and resorts for every type, Canada is a famous skiing and snowboarding destination.
Some resorts are better suited to snowboarders than others. Whether it’s the type of terrain, lack of T bars or off-piste opportunities, some resorts offer some great snowboarding in the area. Canadian resorts are welcoming to snowboarders and have great facilities to enjoy. Our experts have created a guide to the best snowboarding in Canada. Use our article to find the ten best places to go snowboarding and skiing in Canada.
Season
The standard ski and snowboard season in Canada runs from November to April, though it is possible to ski at Whistler’s Blackcomb resort in June and July, as well.
1. Whistler
It’s impossible to make a ‘best places to ski and snowboard in Canada’ list and overlook Whistler Blackcomb. The two mountains (Whistler and Blackcomb) combine to make the biggest ski area in North America. Visitors fly in from all over the world to get a piece of the action.
With over 200 marked runs, 37 lifts, 16 alpine bowls, and three glaciers, skiiers and snowboarders of every skill level have boundless opportunities for thrills. Plus the well-established village has many fine dining and pampering options.
2. Lake Louise
Discover light snow and diverse terrain for all abilities surrounded by striking mountain vistas. A paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike, three world-class resorts lie within a short driving range from the town of Banff and village of Lake Louise. Buy lift tickets for individual resorts, or get a taste of all three with the Tri-Area SkiBig3 ticket. No matter how you choose to experience skiing and snowboarding in Banff National Park, hit the slopes and revel in the incredible terrain the Canadian Rockies has to offer.
3. Revelstoke
Ranked first in Canada at the 2016 World Ski Awards, Revelstoke is the cool kid of ski resorts. With over 15 feet of powder so far this season and 3,000 acres of terrain, it even outshines Fernie and Jackson Hole. Because Revelstoke is somewhat remote – it’s five hours from Calgary and six hours from Vancouver – it doesn’t get as crowded as other resorts in the same league.
4. Fernie
Fernie has cult status with seasoned skiers and snowboarders. Known as powder paradise, Fernie Alpie Resort gets an average of nine metres, or 30 feet, of snow annually on its super steep slopes. That’s enough snow to cover a three-storey building.
With142 named runs, 10 lifts and five alpine bowls, any skier or snowboarding could send days riding the trailThe resort village has a few restaurants; nearby Fernie proper nearby boasts several good restaurants, breweries, and bars.
5. Big White
Located in the Okanagan Valley, 45 minutes from Kelowna, this modern resort has convenient ski-in/ski-out accommodation. Even the main street through the centre of the resort is a designated ski run. It also stacks up the accolades. In 2016 it won ‘Best Family Resort,’ ‘Best Grooming,’ and ‘Best Snow’ in Ski Canada Magazine’s Best of Skiing in Canada Awards. More bragging rights: their terrain park was named one of the best terrain parks in North America by USA TODAY 10Best awards.
6. Snows Peak
Sun Peaks is a favourite resort among families as well as rookie skiers and snowboarders. The ski area is the second-largest in Canada and made up of three peaks: Mount Morrisey, Sundance, and Mount Tod. The pastel-hued village is small and sweet. Most accommodation is ski-in ski-out.
Highlights: 135 runs, 34 kilometres of impeccably groomed trails for Nordic skiing, a new learning area with complete with magic carpet lift, and recently expanded backcountry terrain on Mt Tod.
7. Red Mountain
Best left for the experts, Red Mountain Resort is known for Granite Mountain’s treacherously steep terrain and rugged black runs through trees. But there’s more to the story. The ski area has expanded to include Grey Mountain and Mt. Kirkup, adding glades and intermediate runs to the menu. As a result, it won Most Improved North American Resort and Best Upcoming Resort at the World Snow Awards. Look out, because the rest of the world will soon know about this back-end of BC gem.
8. Mt. Tremblant
This popular ski destination is about 130 kilometres from Montreal in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains. Ski Magazine just awarded Mount Tremblant #1 Overall Resort in the east category for their 2017 rankings. Why? Mount Tremblant Ski Resort has diverse terrain, impeccable grooming, and beautiful views of Lac Tremblant.
9. Le Massif
Le Massif de Charlevoix is eastern Canada’s answer to the Rockies. It’s the highest peak you’ll find on this side of Canada, with a 770-metre vertical drop. Le Massif has over 40 alpine runs as well as dedicated snowboarding and Nordic areas. Bonus: the short train ride here from Quebec City along the St. Lawrence River is breathtaking.
10. Blue Mountain
Blue is the third most popular ski resort in Canada, coming in on the heels of Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Tremblant. About two hours drive north of Toronto, skiers and snowboarders head to Blue for day and night skiing on 42 trails across 364 acres of skiable terrain.
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