Ski resorts can be found all around Canada, although the best skiing is found in British Columbia and Alberta’s mountains. The snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the Coast Mountains are home to world-class ski resorts that draw visitors from all over the world, as well as many smaller resorts that remain popular with residents. Here are a few of the best ski resorts in Whistler.
Whistler Blackcomb
Vail Resorts owns Whistler Blackcomb, Canada’s premier ski resort with world-class skiing and facilities. The combined terrain of these two mountains makes it North America’s largest ski resort. Whistler Village is located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Whistler is a two-hour trip from Vancouver in British Columbia’s magnificent Coast Mountains. If you’re staying in Vancouver or the surrounding area and want to explore more skiing choices, check out our list of the finest ski resorts around Vancouver. Many of these are inexpensive and have fewer visitors. Although Real estate for sale in Whistler can be costly, the ski resort has global attraction and property there is sought after by millions of people.
Sunshine Village
Sunshine Village, located in Banff National Park, is beautiful on a sunny day. Skiers are transported from the parking lot to the village at the base of the runs using a gondola. From here, lifts take you to runs above the treeline, where wide-open bowls give spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains’ jagged peaks. Sunshine Village has ski-in, ski-out accommodations, but many people prefer to stay 20 minutes away in Banff, which has a great range of hotels, restaurants, stores, and a vibrant après-ski scene.
Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks is Canada’s second largest ski region, behind Whistler, but it is still relatively obscure outside of the country, and one of the country’s lesser-known resorts. Given the quantity of terrain distributed across its three mountains, it’s no surprise that this resort has steeps, cruisers, and tree skiing to appeal to a wide range of skiers. Sun Peaks is a fantastic alternative for families since, despite having a vast range of runs, it is primarily focused on beginner and intermediate skiing.
Red Mountain
This off-the-beaten-path ski resort in British Columbia’s interior has long been a favorite of advanced and elite skiers, because of its fantastic tree skiing. Red Mountain, in Rossland, requires a little more time and effort to get to, but it’s worth it for the uncrowded routes, friendly community with old-school charm, and affordable costs. It’s also where you’ll find the best powder days. While Red Mountain caters mostly to advanced skiers and boarders, it also has a number of beginning and intermediate runs. The resort, which is located across two mountains, has a total area of 4,200 acres.
These ski resorts represent some of the best places to ski in Whistler. Whether you’re just learning to ski or you’re an experienced traveller looking for the best slopes around, Whistler has it all. Plan your next vacation to Whistler and you might just decide to stay a bit longer.
