Trip PlannerAlberta
Just 15 minutes’ drive from the cozy mountain town of Banff, Banff Sunshine Resort sits high on the Continental Divide. Three sprawling mountains provide breathtaking sight lines, uninterrupted by any signs of civilization beyond the resort’s leasehold. The world-renowned resort features more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from gentle beginner runs all the way up to extreme big mountain runs. Sunshine’s very own Delirium Dive has been named one of the 10 top off-piste destinations in the world.
Camping: Overnight Camping is not allowed at the resort but is available at the National Park Tunnel Mountain Campground. Book this Campsite.
Lift Tickets: Purchase online.
Castle Mountain Resort is Alberta’s most authentic mountain experience. The resort, occupying an exceptionally beautiful, and snowy, location in the Westcastle Valley of the Southwestern Alberta Rocky Mountains, is located 2.5 hours southwest of Calgary. The resort is well known for the best continuous fall-line terrain in Canada and no shortage of powder (900 cm annually). Castle is Alberta’s second largest resort, by acreage, taking skiers and riders back to the roots of the sport with uncrowded slopes, superb hospitality, and fixed grip lifts.
Camping: Short term (nightly) camping is available and restricted only to overnight parking in the resort's main parking lot at a cost of $15. A code for access to the wash house is provided at time of check-in. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-SKI TONS (754-8667) or 403-627-5101 to speak to a Castle expert.
Lift tickets: Purchase online.
Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America, known for it’s spectacular scenery and versatile terrain. Just minutes from the village of Lake Louise, the ski area’s exceptional layout allows families and groups of all abilities to ski together with beginner, intermediate and expert runs from every chair. Lake Louise is known for its variety of terrain from gentle slopes and long cruising runs, to glades, chutes and some of the Canadian Rockies most exciting and wide open bowls.
Camping: Overnight Camping is not allowed at the ski resort but is available at the National Park Lake Louise Trailer Campground. Book this campsite,
Lift tickets: Purchase online.
Mt. Norquay Ski Resort continues to be the locals’ gem. Famous for being the training ground of Olympic and World Cup athletes, and with excellent beginner terrain, everyone will love this small, family-friendly resort. Mt. Norquay offers the only night skiing in Banff-Lake Louise, including a fully lit terrain park, and expert snowmaking on 85% of the terrain. This is the best-kept secret in the Canadian Rockies!
Camping: Overnight Camping is not allowed at the resort but is available at the National Park Tunnel Mountain Campground. Book this campsite.
Lift tickets: Purchase Online.
Nakiska is an ideal mountain for families and those learning to ski. Located in the heart of the spectacular Kananaskis Valley, Nakiska is just 50 mins from Calgary. Nakiska was specifically designed to host the alpine events at the 1988 Calgary Olympics and now meets the needs for visitors from all over the world. Nakiska Ski Area is well known for a few things, including its super long ski season and often being the earliest resort in Canada to open as well as it’s immaculately groomed, wide, Olympic sized runs and also its snowmaking abilities.
Camping: Overnight Camping is not allowed at the resort but is available at the National Park Tunnel Mountain Campground. Book this campsite.
Camping is also available at Mount Kidd RV Park.
Lift tickets: Purchase Online.
Located 20km south of Jasper, Ski Marmot Basin is the only ski area in Jasper National Park. Virtually every location on the mountain is an inspirational viewpoint of breathtaking scenery. Seven modern lifts ensure that skiers and snowboarders spend their day on the slopes, not in lift lines. Amenities include three day lodges with restaurants, ski/snowboard rentals, Snow School lessons, the Outer Limits retail shop and Little Rascals Nursery. Make Marmot your destination this winter to create wonderful memories while enjoying the slopes of Ski Marmot Basin in the Canadian Rockies.
Camping: Overnight Camping is not allowed at the ski resort but is available at the National Park Wapiti Campground in Jasper. Book this campsite.
Book lift tickets: Purchase Online.
British Columbia
Big on snow and a massively popular resort for families, this is a perfect place to park and ski from door to lift line! 5 hours drive from Vancouver and in the heart of the spectacular Okanagan valley, Big White offers an all mountain experience with a friendly village atmosphere.
Camping: Overnight RV Camping is available in the Happy Valley Day Lodge Parking Lot at a discounted rate for CanaDream Guests. View more information on overnight camping.
Book lift tickets: Purchase online.
Located just outside the pretty town of Fernie, the ski resort offers an abundance of snow, often the highest snowfall in the Canadian Rockies and the most alpine bow skiing too! Accessible from Vancouver or Calgary, make this resort one on your ski safari for sure.
Camping: Camping is available nearby at Fernie RV Resort.
Lift tickets: Purchase online.
Visitors have been flocking to Grouse Mountain since the first official season in 1926 to enjoy the best downhill sports. With 33 ski and snowboard runs, 15night runs, 4 chairlifts, 6 terrain parks, 9km of snowshoe trails and the North Shore's most extensive snowmaking system, Grouse Mountain is the City's playground, right here in your own backyard.
Parking: Camping is available at Capilano River RV Park, 15 minutes from Grouse Mountain.
Book lift tickets: Purchase online.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort boasts incredible verticals, deep ‘champagne’ powder and a truly spectacular and unique terrain mix. With ridiculously long downhill runs, and the option to heli-ski, Kicking Horse is a place where the stories are almost too tall to believe. The fourth highest vertical drop in North America, the raw ruggedness of the mountain, the amazing always-fresh powder, and the sheer beauty of the pristine scenery set Kicking Horse apart as one of the most exceptional ski resorts in British Columbia. Advance reservations required.
Camping: Off-site camping is available nearby at Golden Golf Club RV Park.
Book lift tickets: Purchase online.
Kimberley Alpine Resort proudly boasts the best combination of sun and light Purcell Powder of any other resort in Canada. With over 1,800 acres of terrain, 80 named runs and glades, Kimberley offers stunning scenery and a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere that lets you make the most of your winter getaway. Other incredible activities include cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow shoeing - just a few of all the favorite and exciting winter activities that Kimberley has to offer.
Camping: Overnight RV parking is not permitted on the ski hill. Camping is available at Fort Steele Resort & RV Park only 30 minutes away.
Book lift tickets: Purchase Online.
Panorama Mountain Resort is known for the most space per skier worldwide.
With nearly 3,000 acres of terrain across 4,265 vertical feet of fall line perfection, you just might find a new favorite run with every descent. It's the biggest terrain you've never skied.
Glide down endless, meandering, corduroy cruisers, or watch future Olympians rip down meticulously manicured race courses. Tackle the freshly gladed, powdery paradise of Taynton Bowl, with its over 750 acres of ex-heliskiing glory, or drop in to the Extreme Dream Zone and see if your turns are tighter than the spacing of the trees. Or take the most memorable journey of all and learn to turn in the custom designed Discovery Zone; perfect for first timers and families.
Overnight Camping is not allowed at the Resort but is available at Fairmont Hot Springs RV Park.
Book lift tickets: Visit the partner website to purchase online.
RED Mountain is the last great, unspoiled resort. RED delivers 3,850 acres of pristine skiing, putting it in Top 10 terrain territory in North America. A new chairlift on Topping Creek streamlines skier flow to Grey Mountain and they continue their unique offering of $20/run cat skiing on the flanks of stunning Mt. Kirkup.
With 300" of annual snowfall, epic vertical (2,919ft/890m!), wide-open groomers, 360-degree descents, IKON Pass access, a rich tradition, and phew! the BEST tree runs in BC, is it any wonder RED was voted "Most Underrated Resort" by Skiing.
Camping: Self-contained overnight RV camping is available in the parking lot at RED Mountain for $25/night. Learn more here.
Lift tickets: Purchase Online.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort offers the most vertical in North America at 1,713 meters (5,620 feet) of lift-accessed terrain - 3,121 acres of fall line skiing, 4 high alpine bowls, and 75 named runs and areas, including legendary glades and phenomenal groomers. Skiers and snowboarders can ride the Stellar Chair, a brand new chairlift with 6 blue & green runs - perfect for the beginner and intermediate guests!
Camping: No overnight camping is available at the ski resort. Nearby campgrounds are Boulder Mountain and Smokey Bear Campgrounds.
Lift tickets: Purchase online.
The picturesque Victorian-style Silver Star Mountain Resort is BC’ s third largest Ski Resort. Boasting over 3,282 acres of ski & snowboard terrain spread across 4 mountain faces, it has been voted "Best Ski Resort in the Okanagan" for 8 years in a row.
All-inclusive lift tickets provide unlimited access to winter Tubing, Skating, Fat Biking, Snowshoeing and over 55km of daily groomed Cross Country trails for no additional charge. With an average snowfall of 700cm of champagne dry powder Silver Star provides reliable ski conditions throughout the season. A new express Gondola provides quick access to the top of the mountain for sightseeing with stunning views of the Monashee Mountains.
Camping: Overnight RV parking is not allowed in the Resort. The closest RV Park is Cedar Falls Campground just 15 minutes away. Please go to the Cedar Falls website and book direct.
Lift tickets: Visit the partner website to pre-purchase day tickets online.
Just 45 minutes outside Kamloops, Sun Peaks Resort offers a wealth of amazing terrain for all skiers. Three mountains under one lift pass ensure maximum enjoyment while the compact pedestrianized village is a great way to end the day. Sun Peaks Resort is 5 hours drive from Vancouver and a convenient stop on the path of your Canadian Rockies adventure from Calgary.
Parking: 10% off RV parking in parking Lot #5 with no services for up to 7 nights, using the amenities at the Nordic Centre. For questions and reservations, please contact Sun Peaks Guest Services - 1-250-578-5474 - or go to the Sun Peaks website.
Book lift tickets: Purchase online.
Located just outside Nelson, British Columbia, Whitewater Ski Resort is renowned for metres of light, dry powder snow every season without the big crowds common to other BC ski resorts. With its legendary deep powder and endless terrain, Whitewater Ski Resort is is THE place for an epic BC winter ski vacation. Steeps, deeps, chutes, bowls, and glades are all there, beneath the ski resort's majestic Ymir Peak. If you're looking for an authentic winter adventure and a truly Canadian ski vacation, you've found it.
Camping: Camping is available (no services) at Kline's Creekside RV Park, 3km south of Nelson. Call 1-250-352-7238 for reservations.
Overnight parking is also available at Whitewater Ski Resort. Advance booking is required through the online booking system on the Whitewater Resort website.
Book lift tickets: Purchase Online.
Nova Scotia
Built in the 1970s, Cape Smokey has delighted visitors with exceptional skiing from mountain to ocean along one of Canada’s most scenic and popular destination areas and is devoted to becoming eastern Canada’s premier all-season resort and family destination. No lines, no crowds, only skiing!! Enjoy Atlantic Canada’s first and only gondola, ski in comfort and enjoy the incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Breton Highlands in beautiful Ingonish, Nova Scotia. With an elevation of 1,000 ft, Cape Smokey has the highest ski runs in the province. Après in our lodge at the Blue Moose Bar where you can grab a bite to eat and beverage.
Camping: FREE overnight parking provided without any services.
Lift tickets: Purchase online.
Ontario
Not far from Ottawa is Eastern Ontario’s tallest mountain resort with winter adventure for everyone. With the longest beginner run in the province, diverse intermediate terrain and advanced trails filled with bumps, turns and pitches, there is something for everyone. The Peaks is the best mountain resort for winter fun with a diverse selection of trails and snow parks, exceptional programs and groomed conditions which make us proud. If you’re looking for a mountain resort in Ontario, head to the Big Mountain Close to Home.
Camping: Overnight RV parking is not permitted on the ski hill. Day visit parking is free of charge.
Book lift tickets: Purchase Online.
Quebec
Le Massif de Charlevoix is the highest vertical drop east of the Rockies, boasting a spectacular view of the river and mountains, and powdery snow for as far as the eye can see. It's an authentic mountain where nature is respected - a place to get away from hectic schedules and the concrete jungle. Le Massif is simple pleasure, without artifice. Pure, raw fun.
Camping: Overnight RV parking is not permitted on the ski hill. Day visit parking is free of charge.
Book lift tickets:Purchase Online.
Only 30 minutes away from the city, this extraordinary mountain is renowned for impeccable snow conditions. The skiable terrain includes 71 trails and 4 snow parks spread across 3 sides of the mountain. After sundown, 19 trails remain floodlit, which makes Mont-Sainte-Anne the highest vertical drop for night skiing in the country.
Camping: Overnight RV parking without any services allowed for self-contained Units on Parking Lot.
Book lift tickets: Purchase online.
Only 20 minutes away from downtown Québec city, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy 42 trails on 3 mountains, an Olympic halfpipe and 3 snowparks. One of the largest night-skiing domains, the great ambiance of the Quatre-Foyers Bar and the delicious food of the Feu-Follet Restaurant make its unique reputation.
Camping: Overnight RV parking without any services allowed for self-contained Units on Parking Lot.
Book lift tickets: Purchase Online.
