Ski resorts in Alberta (Canada)
3 ski resorts in Alberta (Canada), with top elevations from 2,450 to 2,713 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Alberta
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Sunshine Village | 2,195 m | 2,713 m | 518 m | 3,500 acres | 11 | — | Rent skis |
| Lake Louise Ski Resort | 1,646 m | 2,637 m | 991 m | 4,200 acres | 13 | 25 % beginner · 45 % intermediate · 30 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Mount Norquay | 1,680 m | 2,450 m | 770 m | 190 acres | 6 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Alberta
Which ski resorts are there in Alberta?
This page compares 3 ski resorts in Alberta, spread across these areas: Alberta. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the biggest ski resort in Alberta?
Of the 3 resorts in Alberta that publish their skiable terrain (out of 3 compared), the largest is Lake Louise Ski Resort, with 4,200 acres, ahead of Banff Sunshine Village (3,500 acres). North America measures its ski areas in acres, not in kilometres of slopes.
Which is the highest ski resort in Alberta?
The highest point in Alberta is at Banff Sunshine Village: 2,713 m, in Alberta. Next comes Lake Louise Ski Resort (2,637 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Alberta?
Lake Louise Ski Resort: 991 m between its base (1,646 m) and its summit (2,637 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Alberta open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 3 resorts in Alberta with a calculated window open between November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026, and close between April 18, 2027 and May 3, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Alberta?
3 of the 3 resorts in Alberta on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.