Best Ski Resorts
Powderhounds' Awards for the Best Ski Resorts in Canada
The Powderhounds offer awards for
skiing in Canada. Here are some of our favourites regarding the skiing/snowboarding, nightlife, shopping and accommodation in Canada.
Powderhounds Awards
Best Powderhound Ski Resorts:
Whitewater,
Revelstoke,
Whistler-Blackcomb,
Kicking Horse Ski Resort
Best Overall Ski Resort:
Whistler Ski Resort
Skiing and Snowboarding Best overall terrain:
Whistler-Blackcomb
Best steeps:
Kicking Horse,
Sunshine
Best powder:
Whitewater
Best off-piste:
Whistler-Blackcomb
Best out-of-bounds:
Kicking Horse,
Whitewater
Best uncrowded slopes:
Kicking Horse,
Revelstoke
Best bumps:
Norquay
Best family resort:
Silver Star,
Big White,
Panorama
Best lift infrastructure:
Revelstoke
Best cruisers:
Whistler-Blackcomb,
Silver Star
Best racing run: Dave Murray Downhill,
Whistler
Best terrain park:
Panorama
Nightlife Best après:
Whistler Ski Resort
Best nightlife:
Whistler
Best selection of restaurants:
Banff
Accommodation as Reviewed by PowderhoundsBest boutique accommodation:
Copper Horse Lodge, KH
Best mid-level accommodation:
Hillcrest Hotel, Revelstoke
Best historic accommodation:
Hume Hotel, Nelson
Best budget accommodation:
Lake Louise youth hostel
Best ski-in ski-out accommodation:
Glacier Lodge, KH
ShoppingBest snow equipment & clothing:
Whistler,
Banff
Best souvenir shopping:
Banff
Best Tours/Sightseeing/Adventure activities Best sightseeing tour: Any ice-hockey game
Best adventure activity: Ice skating on Lake Louise
Value for MoneyBest Value for Money Ski Resort:
Red Mountain/Rossland
To see how the resorts rate against each other and other international resorts, see our
Powderhounds resort rating document.