{"id":17444,"date":"2023-01-25T13:42:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T13:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=17444"},"modified":"2023-04-06T09:58:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T09:58:11","slug":"top-five-resorts-for-downhill-skiing-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/top-five-resorts-for-downhill-skiing-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Five Resorts for Downhill Skiing in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Approx read: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">mins<\/span><\/span><h2 id=\"canada's-going-downhill\">Canada&#8217;s going downhill.<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"skiing-that-is\">Skiing, that is.<\/h3>\n<p>While destinations like France, Switzerland, and Austria are often top of mind when one conjures up visions of their next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/activities\/winter-sports-travel-insurance\/\">ski getaway<\/a>, what a lot of people don\u2019t realize is that Canada\u2019s ski resorts are actually farther north than those found in each of these European favorites. That means a reliable ski season that typically lasts through the month of May, giving visitors predictable powder and more time to hit the slopes.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re an adrenaline junkie in search of big air and a great spot for apr\u00e8s ski drinks, or you\u2019re on the hunt for your next family-friendly adventure, you\u2019ll find what you\u2019re looking for in the Great White North. Read on as we recap our top five resorts for downhill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/destinations\/canada\/\">skiing in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Whistler Blackcomb - It&#039;s Time\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IoPX_H025uI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"whistler-blackcomb\">Whistler Blackcomb<\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the undisputed king of Canadian ski resorts. Owned by the famed Vail Resorts and located about two hours north of Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistlerblackcomb.com\/\">Whistler Blackcomb\u2019s<\/a> unique set-up grants visitors access to two different mammoth mountains. Whistler and Blackcomb are connected via a scenic gondola, and the combined resort actually ranks as the largest in all of North America. This resort has everything you could ask for in a ski destination, from the charming Whistler Village to ample terrain parks with various runs for different skill levels.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Canada&#039;s Favourite Family Resort - Big White Ski Resort\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SMjYDrfj_Bg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"big-white--\">Big White<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Here\u2019s one that\u2019s ideal for families as it boasts Canada\u2019s largest ski-in\/ski-out resort village, which makes for easy access for little ones who may not have the patience for long shuttles or commutes to the mountain. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigwhite.com\/geo\/de\">Big White<\/a> is located in BC\u2019s interior in the stunning Okanagan Valley and has something for everyone. There are 2,700 acres of terrain, nearly 20 lifts, a gondola, and plenty of non-ski activities, like tubing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Sun Peaks - Ski Canada\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2nNarggSpZs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"sun-peaks\">Sun Peaks<\/h4>\n<p>Another interior BC locale, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunpeaksresort.com\/\">Sun Peaks<\/a> is the country\u2019s second-largest ski area. Here, you\u2019ll find more than 4,000 acres of terrain and nearly 140 different runs. Because of the number of beginner and intermediate runs available\u2014coupled with the resort\u2019s ski-in and ski-out accommodations\u2014Sun Peaks is another popular pick among families. That\u2019s not to say it\u2019s all a leisurely stroll (ski?) in the park. Sun Peaks has its fair share of \u201csteeps\u201d for those with a need for downhill speed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Show Us YOUR Good Life | #TheGoodLifeatRED\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yY6KXZB2QIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"red-mountain\">Red Mountain<\/h4>\n<p>Some feel that the location of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redresort.com\/\">Red Mountain<\/a>, a lesser-known resort near Rossland, warrants its removal from consideration for the best ski spots in Canada. It\u2019s too hard to get to, they claim. But that\u2019s exactly what Red Mountain\u2019s biggest fans love to hear\u2014that just means more uncrowded runs for them! This destination is best suited for intermediate to expert skiers, particularly those with an appreciation (and a skill level for) tree skiing. In total, Red Mountain has more than 4,000 acres of spectacular terrain.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Banff &amp; Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Yes, This is a Real Place.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_YzqLj6r5c8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ski-big-3--\">Ski Big 3<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our last resort on the list may give you your best bang for the buck, as it\u2019s technically three separate resorts rolled into one. Encompassing Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibig3.com\/\">Ski Big 3<\/a> promises access to some of the best skiing in the world. Between the three resorts, all of which are just a short drive from Banff\u2014a resort town plucked right out of central casting\u2014you\u2019ll find some 7,700 acres of terrain and 362 runs of all skill levels. There\u2019s also night skiing, tubing, snowmobiling, helicopter rides, and so much more.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"the-best-french-ski-resorts-fo\" class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/the-best-french-ski-resorts-for-2022-23\/\"><em>The Best French Ski Resorts for 2022\/23<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada&#8217;s going downhill. Skiing, that is. While destinations like France, Switzerland, and Austria are often top of mind when one conjures up visions of their next ski getaway, what a lot of people don\u2019t realize is that Canada\u2019s ski resorts are actually farther north than those found in each of these European favorites. That means [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":17466,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1064,298],"tags":[1573,869,865,1556],"class_list":["post-17444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-video","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solo-travel","category-travel-tips","tag-canada","tag-ski-slopes","tag-skiing-trips","tag-travel-2023","post_format-post-format-video"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17444"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17482,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17444\/revisions\/17482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}