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British Columbia - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in British Columbia

British Columbia Ski Resorts

British Columbia is a region of Canada offering skiing and snowboarding in 25 Canadian Ski Resorts, including Big White, Revelstoke and Whistler Blackcomb.

Snow Forecasts for British Columbia

Ski Resorts in British Columbia with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Whistler Blackcomb20in
Mount Washington17in
Apex Mountain16in
Hemlock Valley14in
Shames Mountain12in

Forecast updated : 17 Nov 2025 08:36 PST

British Columbia Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in British Columbia

The most extensive downhill ski areas in British Columbia, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in British Columbia
Ski ResortTrails
Fernie137 miles
Kimberley47 miles

 Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in British Columbia

The highest altitude ski resorts in British Columbia, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in British Columbia
Ski ResortResort
Baldy Mountain5,663ft
Big White5,774ft
Kicking Horse4,298ft
Kimberley4,035ft
Manning Park3,937ft
Mount Washington3,642ft
Panorama3,806ft
Silver Star Mountain5,282ft
Smithers3,707ft
Sun Peaks4,134ft

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in British Columbia

The highest lift-served skiing in British Columbia, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in British Columbia
Ski ResortTop
Apex Mountain7,251ft
Baldy Mountain6,965ft
Big White7,513ft
Kicking Horse8,038ft
Kimberley6,496ft
Panorama7,808ft
Revelstoke7,300ft
Sun Peaks6,824ft
Troll Resort6,414ft
Whistler Blackcomb7,480ft

 Best ski areas for Beginners in British Columbia

The best beginner ski areas in British Columbia, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in British Columbia
Ski ResortBeginn.
Fernie3*
Hidden Valley Highlands3*
Kicking Horse3*
Kimberley3*
Revelstoke4*
Whistler Blackcomb4*

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in British Columbia

The best intermediate ski resorts in British Columbia, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in British Columbia
Ski ResortInterm.
Apex Mountain3*
Big White3*
Fernie5*
Kimberley4*
Panorama3*
Powder King4*
Revelstoke4*
Silver Star Mountain3*
Sun Peaks3*
Whistler Blackcomb5*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in British Columbia

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in British Columbia, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in British Columbia
Ski ResortExperts
Fernie4*
Kicking Horse4*
Kimberley3*
Manning Park3*
Revelstoke4*
Whistler Blackcomb4*