Best ski resorts in Canada!

Now that the snow is officialy coming down! Here's my top ten ski resorts in Canada! Youppi!!!

Ski resorts in Canada stretch right across the country, with the best in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. The following resorts represent the best of the best by any standard – long runs, sharp drop offs, and spectacular scenery plus a range of activities, such as heliskiing and glacier skiing!

1. Whistler / Blackcomb, British Columbia

In the British Columbia Coast Mountains, under 2 hours from Vancouver, Whistler / Blackcomb is Canada's top ski destination and one of the best in the world. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are joined at the base by a warm village with all the amenities you'd expect from a town that draws 2 million visitors a year from around the world.
Skiiable Area: Over 8,100 acres
Longest Run: 11 km
Annual Snowfall: 402 inches
Other Activities: Zip trek, tube park, dog-sledding, snowcat tours, heli-skiing



2. Kicking Horse Resort, Golden, British Columbia
Famous for its powder and scenic setting in the Range of the Rocky Mountains, just two and a half hours west of Calgary, Kicking Horse Resort also holds the greatest vertical in the Rockies.
Skiiable Area: 2,750 acres
Longest Run: 10 km
Other Activities: Tubing, heli-skiing, Wildlife Wolf Centre



3. Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia
Fernie is a charming, historic town, blessed with a naturally beautiful setting suited to skiing. The Fernie Alpine Resort
Skiiable Area: 2,504 acres
Longest Run: 5 kms
Annual Snowfall: 884cm
Other Activities: Visit the Fernie Brewing Company, climbing gym, heritage tours



4. Red Resort, Rossland, British Columbia
Red Resort on Red Mountain and Granite Mountain is known for its abundance of powder and varied terrain. Nearby Rossland is just 8 km north of the US/Canada border in the heart of the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.
Skiiable Area: 642 hectares (1,585 acres)
Halfpipe: 1
Terrain Park features jumps, jibs, skier / boarder-cross course, and park wide sound system. Terrain Type:
Annual Snowfall: 7.6 m
Other Activities: Heritage tours, heli-skiing, spa, shopping



5. Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, British Columbia
B.C.'s second biggest mountain, Big White also claim to being Canada’s largest totally ski-in, ski-out village! The resort is family friendly and has accommodation to suit a range of budgets.
Skiiable Area: 2,765 acres
Longest Run: 7.2 km
TELUS Park Terrain Park features super pipe, halfpipe and more.
Annual Snowfall:7.5 metres
Other Activities: Tubing park, skating rink, dogsled tours, spas



6. Sun Peaks, near Kamloops, British Columbia
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Sun Peaks is on the northern edge of the Okanagan region, famous for its spectacular scenery and wine growing.
Skiiable Area: 3,678 acres of terrain, the second largest ski area in B.C. and the third largest in Canada.
Longest Run: Up to 8km
Annual Snowfall: 559cm



7. Banff / Lake Louise, Alberta
Banff / Lake Louise skiing is spread over three resorts: Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Mountain Resort. In a single lift ticket you gain access to all three with free transportation to and from the resorts. The area enjoys one of the longest ski seasons in North America, from mid November to late May.
Skiiable Area:Combined 8,000 acres
Nightskiing: At Norquay
Longest Run: 8 kms
Annual Snowfall: 30+ ft
Other Activities: Sightseeing, icefields



8. Mont-Tremblant, Tremblant, Quebec
Mont-Tremblant is only a two-hour drive from Montreal, plus has the convenience of an airport. However, despite its convenience and a charming pedestrian village and scenic location, Tremblant attracts more "tourist" skiers than locals and is known for being crowded and expensive.
Skiiable Area: 253 hectares
Olympic caliber superpipe
Longest Run:6 km
Annual Snowfall: 382cm
Other Activities: European-style pedestrian village offers an array of activities and conveniences to fill out your days.



9. Mont Sainte-Anne, Beaupré, Quebec
Mont-Sainte-Anne is a mere 30 mins from Quebec City.
Skiiable Area: 465 acres
17 trails open for night skiing, including the highest vertical for night skiing in Canada
Longest Run: 1.4 miles Terrain Type
Annual Snowfall: 400 cm
Other Activities: Dogsledding, paragliding, canyoning on ice, ice skating, and more.



10. Le Massif, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec
Although there is not a lot of extreme terrain, Massif still appeals to a wide range of skier. I know plenty of seasoned skiers who rank it among the best in Canada, certainly in Quebec. Much of Massif's appeal is the incredible view of the St. Lawrence and the proximity to Quebec City and Baie aint-Paul, a stunning arts town in the region of Charlevoix.
Skiiable Area: 166 hectares
Longest Run: 4.8 km
Annual Snowfall: 630 cm



So that's it! Love the snow! Have a great ski season! ;)