Ski resorts in British Columbia (Canada)
9 ski resorts in British Columbia (Canada), with top elevations from 2,075 to 2,505 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 British Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicking Horse Mountain Resort | 1,190 m | 2,505 m | 1,315 m | 3,486 acres | 5 | 20 % beginner · 20 % intermediate · 45 % advanced · 15 % expert | Rent skis |
| Panorama Mountain Resort | 1,150 m | 2,450 m | 1,300 m | 2,975 acres | 10 | 15 % beginner · 35 % intermediate · 20 % advanced · 30 % expert | Rent skis |
| SilverStar Mountain Resort | 1,609 m | 2,369 m | 760 m | 3,304 acres | — | — | Rent skis |
| Revelstoke Mountain Resort | 512 m | 2,340 m | 1,828 m | 3,121 acres | 6 | 12 % beginner · 43 % intermediate · 45 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Big White | 1,508 m | 2,319 m | 811 m | 105 km | 17 | 18 % beginner · 54 % intermediate · 22 % advanced · 6 % expert | Rent skis |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 675 m | 2,284 m | 1,609 m | 8,171 acres | 36 | 20 % beginner · 35 % intermediate · 25 % advanced · 20 % expert | Rent skis |
| Fernie Alpine Resort | 1,052 m | 2,134 m | 1,082 m | 2,500 acres | 10 | 13 % beginner · 30 % intermediate · 32 % advanced · 21 % expert | Rent skis |
| Sun Peaks Resort | 1,255 m | 2,080 m | 825 m | 4,400 acres | 13 | 10 % beginner · 58 % intermediate · 32 % advanced | Rent skis |
| Red Mountain Resort | 1,185 m | 2,075 m | 890 m | 3,850 acres | 8 | 17 % beginner · 34 % intermediate · 23 % advanced · 26 % expert | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in British Columbia
Which ski resorts are there in British Columbia?
This page compares 9 ski resorts in British Columbia, spread across these areas: British Columbia. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the biggest ski resort in British Columbia?
Of the 9 resorts in British Columbia that publish their skiable terrain (out of 9 compared), the largest is Whistler Blackcomb, with 8,171 acres, ahead of Sun Peaks Resort (4,400 acres). North America measures its ski areas in acres, not in kilometres of slopes.
Which is the highest ski resort in British Columbia?
The highest point in British Columbia is at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: 2,505 m, in British Columbia. Next comes Panorama Mountain Resort (2,450 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 British Columbia?
Revelstoke Mountain Resort: 1,828 m between its base (512 m) and its summit (2,340 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
Which ski resort is best for advanced skiers in British Columbia?
Of the 8 resorts in British Columbia that publish their terrain breakdown, the one with most advanced and expert terrain is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, at 60%.
When do the ski resorts in British Columbia open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 9 resorts in British Columbia with a calculated window open between November 14, 2026 and December 4, 2026, and close between April 4, 2027 and April 26, 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 British Columbia?
9 of the 9 resorts in British Columbia 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.