Shred the slopes at Canada’s coolest ski resorts

Kicking Horse

Here’s a Canadian secret for you. Kicking Horse contains some of North America’s best expert terrain, with over 60 per cent of the mountain graded black or double-black. Located in the heart of BC, its light, dry snow never stops falling. Yet there’s never, ever a crowd.

Gather in the nearby town of Golden for some of Canada’s most “rustic” après vibe and share local craft beers with some of the most enthusiastic skiers. You’re part of the legendary Powder Highway here: a network of roads with eight ski resorts and some of the world’s best cat and heli-skiing operations.

There are five huge bowls to ski offering incredible views. But the best view of all comes served with après drinks and bites at Canada’s most elevated restaurant, Eagle’s Eye, on top of the mountain.

Revelstoke

Here’s one of the ski world’s most revered ski towns. You’ll find Revelstoke along the historic Canadian Pacific Railway, full of original old brick architecture of the late 19th Century surrounded entirely by mountains, and is touted as the heli-skiing capital of the world.

For such a small town, there’s a bar and restaurant scene that won’t quit every night of the week throughout winter. But while the après scene is always lively, there’s hardly ever a lift line at nearby Revelstoke Mountain Resort, home to the most vertical drop in North America.

That’s because a lot of locals prefer to ski the world’s best backcountry ski conditions in the wilderness next to town. Sample Canada’s famous ski cuisine like poutine (fries, gravy and cheese curds) and s’mores. And check out some of Canada’s most awarded craft breweries.

SilverStar Mountain Resort

Located in the Okanagan Valley in the centre of BC, SilverStar Mountain Resort is what Canada might look like in the movies. SilverStar’s colourful, mid-mountain village is a dreamy, old Canadian town surrounded by the Monashee Mountains.

At night the town is lit up by fairy lights like a winter wonderland. Its architecture is as colourful as an artist’s palette. Think reds, yellows, blues, greens surrounded by dry, white snow.

There are no cars either – it’s pedestrian only, or you can ski right out of your accommodation onto one of BC’s greatest resorts. There are 132 ski runs and you can expect over seven metres of snow in a season. Families will love SilverStar, but there’s enough après fun and local characters to meet to make it fun for every kind of snow lover.

Big White

Big White has the most ski-in-ski-out accommodation options in Canada. In fact, it’s the largest entirely ski-in-ski-out destination in North America. No matter where you are, you can strap on your skis or board and get to the slopes.

Beginners and intermediates will love this place – over 70 per cent of the runs here are for you, making this the perfect family destination. Though the tree skiing here is legendary – you’ll even find snow ghosts, where snow blasted trees take on monster-like shapes.

Also located a four-hour drive from Vancouver in the heart of Okanagan wine country, there are lots of après ski options, expert terrain parks and steeper slopes for more advanced skiers. While over seven metres of snow a season will keep any skier happy, families will also find plenty of off-mountain activities like ice skating, tubing, and firework shows.

Book your next ski holiday

Experience vast mountain ranges, incredible snow, and laid-back Canadian culture first-hand on your next ski adventure with these selected packages from Destination British Columbia’s ski tour partners:

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