Skiing in British Columbia

Whistler Mountain - Blackcomb Mountain Ski Resort, Panorama Mountain Ski Resort,
Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mt. Seymour. Kicking Horse Ski Resort,
Fernie Alpine Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Apex Mountain Ski Resort, Big White Ski Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort

BC Ski Resort Hotels, Lodges, Condos, Bed and Breakfasts, Vacation Rentals

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BC Rockies:
Kicking Horse Ski Resort - Golden
Fernie Alpine Resort - South East BC
Panorama Mountain Ski Resort - Invermere

Okanagan Valley:
Apex Mountain Ski Resort - Penticton

Big White Ski Resort - Kelowna
Silver Star Mountain Resort
Sun Peaks Resort - Kamloops

West Coast:
Cypress Mountain - Vancouver

Grouse Mountain - Vancouver
Mt. Seymour - Vancouver
Whistler - Blackcomb Resort - Whistler

Vancouver Island:
Mt. Washington Alpine Resort - Vancouver Island
Whistler - Blackcomb Ski Resort

Mountain trees
Named #1 Ski Resort in N.A. by Skiing Magazine

Average snowfall 914 cm (30ft)

Vertical drop - Whistler 1530m (5,020 ft)

Vertical drop - Blackcomb 1609m (5,279 ft)

33 lifts serve 200+ runs




Vancouver / Whistler will host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Due to Whistler's coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate throughout the winter season, rarely dipping below -10° Celsius / 12° Fahrenheit in the Valley and -15° Celsius / 5° Fahrenheit in the alpine during the coldest part of the year.

Average daily alpine temperature during most of the winter months is -5° Celsius / 22° Fahrenheit.  Visit our Whistler Section for more info.

Whistler Accommodations
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Vancouver Island
Downhill, boarding, cross country, boarding, snowshoeing, tubing, large run
Average snowfall 900 cm (30ft)
Vertical drop 505m (1.657 ft)
9 lifts serve over 50 runs

Explore the Outback! Over 400 acres of new terrain accessed by the new Boomerang Chairlift!

Info: 1-888-231-1499

Mt. Washington Accommodations - Comox Valley
Ski Conditions

Big White Ski Resort - Kelowna

Big White Ski Resort

Big White Accommodations for Sale or Rent

South Point Mountain Homes -Superb Ski-In/Ski-Out location next to Gondola and minutes to Big White village in a natural, uncrowded setting. Townhomes have steam-shower, sauna, heated floors, hot tub on deck and stone fireplace. Heated garages and covered entryways. Many different design options and layouts available, from 2 bedroom to luxury penthouse. Available for sale or rent.

Big White Vacation Homes - Luxury ski-in/ski-out vacation homes. Ski homes have rock fireplace, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar, king-size bed, luxury bedding, steam showers and private hot tubs. Chalet rentals available for groups up to 24.

Skiable Area: 1,147 hectares (2,765 acres)

  • Summit Elevation: 2,319m (7,606’)
  • Village Elevation: 1,755m (5,706’)
  • Skiable Vertical: 777m (2,550’)
  • Bowls 3
  • Longest Run:7.2 km (4.5 miles)
  • Trails: 118 designated trails, 27 unnamed, plus 460 acres of open bowls
  • Types of Lifts: 16 lifts total including Canada’s longest 6-passenger express chair lift, 4 high speed quads, quad beginner chair, triple chair, 3 double chairs, 5 surface lifts and an 8-passenger gondola
  • Lift Capacity: 28,000 riders per hour
  • Annual Snowfall: 750cm (24.5’/294) of powder
  • Cross Country: 25 km (15.5 miles) of trails
  • Sun On average: over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year!
  • Terrain: Beginner 18% - Intermediate 54% - Expert 22% Extreme 6%
  • Average Snowfall: November 80.06 cm - December 92.08 cm January 205.04 cm - February 268.67 cm March 303.75 cm
  • Average Temperature: November -4.44 C° December -6.85 C° January -3.67 C° February -7.05 C° March -4.15 C°
 
Kelowna Info  
Silver Star Mountain Resort - Vernon  

Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort

Welcome to Silver Star, located in British Columbia’s mild Okanagan Valley (average winter temp -5°C), where over 700 cm of light, dry powder snow falls annually. Combine that with 115 long and varied runs, and the result is truly unbelievable skiing and riding. Our longest run is 8 km! From easy, groomed cruisers to steeps, gladed trees and bumps, there is something for everyone. With its rare mid-mountain location, the uniquely colourful boutique village offers fantastic ski-in ski-out access, along with most of our lodging.

 
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Cypress Mountain - Vancouver

Downhill, boarding, cross country, snowshoeing, tubing, night skiing.

Average snowfall 622 cm (20ft)
Vertical drop 533m (1.750 ft)
5 lifts serve 34 runs

New over the next few years - Cypress is expanding facilities to host freestyle and other events for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games.
Info: 604-419-7669

Vancouver City Info
Vancouver Accommodations

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Grouse Mountain - Vancouver

Downhill, boarding, cross country, snowshoeing, tubing, sleigh rides, ice skating, helicopter tours.

Average snowfall 750 cm (24.6 ft)
Vertical drop 370m (1,210 ft)
10 lifts serve 26 runs

Info: 1-604-980-9311

Vancouver City Info
Vancouver Accommodations

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Mount Seymour - Vancouver

Downhill, boarding, snow blading, tobogganing, snowshoeing, tubing, night skiing.

Average snowfall 445 cm (14.5ft)
Vertical drop 330m (1,085 ft)
4 lifts serve 21 runs

Info: 604-986-2261
Snow: 604-718-7771

Vancouver City Info
Vancouver Accommodations

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Kicking Horse Ski Resort - Golden

Townhouses are available on the mountain. B&Bs, cabins, chalets, hotels, lodges, and motels available nearby. Cafeteria, ski rental, lessons, and retail shop. Eagle's Eye is Canada's highest mountain top restaurant at 7,705 feet. Cross country, telemark skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing available within an hour drive, and flight-sightseeing. World's largest enclosed grizzly bear refuge. Snowboarding is allowed.

Avg. Snowfall: 300
Total # of Lifts: 5
Gondolas/Trams: 1
Quad Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 1
Lift Capacity: 14000 hr
Top: 8033 ft
Bottom: 3902 ft
Vertical Drop: 4131 ft
Longest Run: 10.00 mi
Skiable Area: 2600 acres
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 20%
Advanced: 45%
Expert: 15%

Main Phone: (866) 754-5425

BC Rockies Info

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Fernie Alpine Resort


Fernie Alpine resort is located in the south-east corner of the British Columbia Rockies on Highway 3, just 60km from the Alberta and US borders and is 5km from the town of Fernie.

Average Snowfall: 8.75 m/29 ft
Average Winter Temp: -5
Length of Season: early December to mid-April
Vertical Rise: 857m/2816 ft
Base Elevation: 1068m/3500 ft
Summit Elevation: 1925m/6316 ft
Skiable Acres: 2504 acres
Total Trails: 107 trails, 5 bowls and tree skiing
Longest Run: 5 km / 3 miles - Falling Star
Terrain Type: 30% novice /40%int / 30%adv
More expert terrain than the size of most ski areas
Number of Lifts: 10

Info: (250) 423-4655

BC Rockies Info

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Sun Peaks Resort - Kamloops

Call the Snow Phone for updated weather information: 250-578-7232

Huge area – 3678 acres of skiable terrain, the second largest ski area in B.C.
Greatest vertical in B.C.’s interior – 881 m (2891’)
Vast alpine bowls brimming with fresh powder
Long, long cruising runs – up to 8 km (5 miles) long!
Slope style course with table tops, rails slides and fun boxes
Kids’ terrain garden with carpet lift
117 runs, including 12 gladed areas
11 lifts, including 4 quad chairlifts
Lift capacity - 11,000 riders per hour
40 km of cross country trail
Well-balanced terrain - 10% novice (green circle), 58% intermediate (blue square), 33% expert (black diamond)
Annual snowfall – 559 cm (220”) of powder
And SUN SUN SUN – average over 2000 hours a year

Phone: (250) 578-7842     Fax: (250) 578-7843

Kamloops Info

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Apex Mountain Ski Resort - Penticton

Runs - 67 trails
Novice - 16%
Intermediate - 47%
Advance - 18%
Expert - 18%

Peak Elevation 2,180m (7,197ft)
Vertical Rise 605m (2000ft)
Downhill Trails 67
Skiable Terrain 450ha (1112 acres)
Base Elevation 1,575m (5,197ft)
Average Winter Temp -4C (23F)
Longest Run 5km (3mi)
Average Snowfall 600cm (20ft)

For more information Phone Toll free 1-877-777-APEX (2739)

Penticton Info

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Panorama Mountain Ski Resort - Invermere
Panorama Hot PoolsLocated only 2 hours southwest of Banff in the spectacular BC Rockies, turn south off Trans Canada #1 onto Highway 93 to Radium Hot Springs. Travel south on Highway 93/95 to Invermere (14km). Panorama is well marked 18 km west of Invermere.

Breathtaking scenery surrounding an intimate mountain retreat style village.

From double black diamond glade skiing to uncrowded wide open groomed cruising in winter, to Championship golf at Greywolf, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and more in summer, Panorama truly is for everyone...
 
Panorama Accommodations - Invermere
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