Downhill Skiing Vacations in British Columbia
Scenery + superb snow = super skiing
British Columbia is a premier Canadian ski destination. Skiing in BC offers fantastic mountain backdrops, superb snow conditions and spectacular scenery. British Columbia offers the kind of alpine charm and challenge that skiers dream about.
Ski vacation spots in BC include:
Whistler Blackcomb, about 49 miles (80 km) north of Vancouver. It boasts 7,000 acres (2832 hectares) of skiing terrain with over 30 lifts. Whistler Village has quaint shops, spas, restaurants and countless lodge accommodations.
A Canadian ski vacation isn't complete without a stop at Panorama. Panorama has over 3937 feet (1200 m) of vertical drop and boasts over 115 trail runs.
Fernie Mountain Resort, in BC's interior, has something for everyone including ski lesson packages, green runs for the beginner and double black diamond trails for the more advanced. Fernie's chutes and bowls are famous for their deep pockets of light, dry snow.
B.C.'s newest alpine village can be found at Sun Peaks Resort. It has nearly 3000 vertical feet (914 m)of dry powder snow.
Big White Ski Resort boasts 2,565 acres (1 038 hectares) of phenomenal ski terrain and breathtaking scenery in BC's interior.
Kimberley Alpine Resort, nestled in the Purcell Mountains, offers superb powder skiing for all levels and it showcases a charming mountain town. Silver Stars' 3,065 skiable acres (1 240 hectares) offer varied and challenging terrain combined with the storybook charm of a Victorian winter wonderland. For extreme skiers, backcountry helicopter skiing and snowcat skiing tours are offered throughout British Columbia. Whistler, Golden, Vernon and Revelstoke are just a few places where heli and snowcat tour operators are based.
