Enjoy the finest ski resorts Canada has to offer

Canada is an outdoor mecca known for many adventure sports of which skiing is a favourite. Canada is excellently positioned to produce some of the finest snow, picturesque terrain and even hospitable towns.

Canada’s best ski resorts are easily accessible with just an hour or two driving separation from major capital cities and airports. Of the most recognisable resorts is Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Blackcomb Mountain is consistently ranked the No. 1 ski resort in North America. The resort offers two side-by-side mountains (Whistler and Blackcomb) creating a combined total of 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers.The resort offers a good mix of quality snow and party atmosphere. The mountain can get busy at times but if you venture out to the bowls or up high in the tree lines you can escape the crowds and find fresh lines. We can promise you that you will not see the whole mountain on your first trip.

Other famous ski resorts within Canada include Fernie, Kicking Horse and Revelstoke Mountain. Fernie is a great all-round ski destination with a variety of terrain that appeals to all levels. With Five enormous bowls, countless glades & chutes and 2,500+ acres Fernie is a true winter playground. Fernie is renowned for its great snow and is a ski holiday paradise.

Kicking Horse is a resort that has a reputation for being hardcore. The resort terrain is spread across 2800 acers and boasts significant vertical at 1,260m feet, the 4th longest in North America. The mountain cites 45% black runs and 15% double-black diamond runs, although some of the single black diamond runs would be considered double blacks at other resorts. The resort is in early development stages and is one not to be missed!

Revelstoke Mountain is a serious skier or snowboarders dream. Its a giant of a mountain, best suited to strong intermediates and experts. With 1,829m of vertical the average visitor manages only 1.5 gondola rides a day. Revelstoke has 3,121 acres of fall line skiing, high alpine bowls, 15 areas of gladed terrain and phenomenal groomed terrain and is the only resort world-wide to offer lift, cat, heli and backcountry skiing from one village base.

Ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies are some of the best in the world and cannot be missed. If you’re a keen skier or snowboarder we suggest you make your way to Canada to experience the amazing landscapes on offer.

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