Ski BC's amazing mountains or relax at wondrous winter resorts. With excellent snow conditions already, many of BC's ski resorts are already open! It’s no wonder British Columbia is the Host Province for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: epic snowfalls, huge verticals, expansive backcountry, diverse terrain, spectacular scenery and a mild winter climate provide the backdrop for big mountain skiing at winter resorts and family-friendly ski hills.
Ski Vancouver and Whistler
The Olympic Host City of Vancouver is home to three ski areas while a two-hour drive north finds the award-winning Host Mountain Resort of Whistler and epic runs across Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
BC's Skiing Resorts
There are 13 ski resorts across BC that offer skiing and snowboarding on everything from black-diamond steeps and chutes, to wide open terrain and tree lines. Most resorts offer ski-in, ski-out accommodations, rentals and lessons.
But skiing and snowboarding is only the beginning: nearly limitless heli-skiing and cat-skiing terrain, cross-country (Nordic) trails, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities make BC the ultimate winter playground.
Go Skiing in British Columbia's regions:
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains: Ski Whistler Blackcomb, consistently named the #1 ski resort in North America; ride the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola between the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb; or enjoy stunning ocean and city views on Vancouver’s three ski mountains.
Vancouver Island: Vast terrain, mild temperatures and one of the deepest all-natural snow bases in Canada.
Kootenay Rockies: Ski the four distinct mountain ranges that make up the “Powder Highway” or take the longest lift-serviced vertical in North America.
Thompson Okanagan: Award-winning, ski-in ski-out accommodations, dry powder and some of the best family-riendly resorts in North America.
Northern British Columbia: Massive powder dumps, pristine landscapes, no line-ups and friendly small-town vibes awaits skiers at Northern BC’s alpine ski areas.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast: Experience sunny skies, small crowds and laid-back atmosphere on local hills.
For more information about BC's top ski resorts, click on the highlighted links below: