Ski Areas in Alberta
Alberta Ski Resorts
Alberta is a region of Canada offering skiing and snowboarding in 10 Canadian Ski Resorts, including Banff, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village-Banff.
Snow Forecasts for Alberta
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Lake Louise | 56cm 22in |
| Jasper | 36cm 14in |
| Marmot Basin | 36cm 14in |
| Castle Mountain | 33cm 13in |
| Banff | 14cm 6in |
Forecast updated : 15 Mar 2026 16:44 UTC
Alberta Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Alberta
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Alberta, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Lake Louise | 100km 62 miles |
| Marmot Basin | 65km 40 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Alberta
The highest altitude ski resorts in Alberta, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Banff | 2,160m 7,087ft |
| Banff Mount Norquay | 1,739m 5,705ft |
| Canada Olympic Park | 1,130m 3,707ft |
| Canyon Ski Area | 750m 2,461ft |
| Jasper | 1,720m 5,643ft |
| Lake Louise | 1,650m 5,413ft |
| Marmot Basin | 1,700m 5,577ft |
| Nakiska | 1,530m 5,020ft |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 2,160m 7,087ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Alberta
The highest lift-served skiing in Alberta, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Banff | 2,730m 8,957ft |
| Banff Mount Norquay | 2,135m 7,005ft |
| Canada Olympic Park | 1,250m 4,101ft |
| Canyon Ski Area | 900m 2,953ft |
| Castle Mountain | 2,273m 7,457ft |
| Jasper | 2,600m 8,530ft |
| Lake Louise | 2,640m 8,661ft |
| Marmot Basin | 2,600m 8,530ft |
| Nakiska | 2,260m 7,415ft |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | 2,730m 8,957ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Alberta
The best beginner ski areas in Alberta, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Banff Mount Norquay |  |
| Canada Olympic Park | |
| Lake Louise | |
| Marmot Basin | |
| Sunshine Village-Banff |  |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Alberta
The best intermediate ski resorts in Alberta, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Banff Mount Norquay |  |
| Canada Olympic Park | |
| Lake Louise | |
| Marmot Basin | |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Alberta
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Alberta, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Banff | |
| Banff Mount Norquay | |
| Lake Louise | |
| Marmot Basin | |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | |