Best Ski Resorts
Best Ski Resorts in Canada
Where is the best skiing in Canada? The following awards are for resorts that have been reviewed by Powderhounds.com. Here are some of our favourites:
Powderhounds Awards
Top Rated Resorts for Powder Hounds
Based on advanced/expert terrain + snow quality & quantity
+ lack of people riding off-piste
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Other highly rated resorts for powderhounds are
Red Mountain,
Whistler Blackcomb &
Fernie.
Best Overall Resorts
Based on infrastructure & services, terrain, snow & cost
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Other highly best overall rated resorts include
Panorama,
Silverstar &
Fernie.
Overall Ratings Including Public Reviews
Skiing and Snowboarding Best overall terrain:
Whistler Mountain
Best steeps:
Kicking Horse,
Sunshine Village
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,
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
To see how the resorts rate against each other and other international resorts, see our
Powderhounds resort rating document.