Canadian Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of Canada, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 118 Ski Resorts in Canada.
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelstoke | 1,713m 5,620ft | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 1,630m 5,348ft | |
| Apex Mountain | 1,600m 5,249ft | |
| Kicking Horse | 1,260m 4,134ft | |
| Panorama | 1,220m 4,003ft | |
| Lake Louise | 990m 3,248ft | |
| Grouse Mountain | 980m 3,215ft | |
| Jasper | 900m 2,953ft | |
| Red Mountain | 880m 2,887ft | |
| Fernie | 860m 2,822ft |
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Banff | 2,730m 8,957ft | |
| Lake Louise | 2,640m 8,661ft | |
| Jasper | 2,600m 8,530ft | |
| Kicking Horse | 2,450m 8,038ft | |
| Panorama | 2,380m 7,808ft | |
| Big White | 2,290m 7,513ft | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 2,280m 7,480ft | |
| Revelstoke | 2,225m 7,300ft | |
| Apex Mountain | 2,210m 7,251ft | |
| Sun Peaks | 2,080m 6,824ft |
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Fernie | 220km 137 miles | |
| Lake Louise | 100km 62 miles | |
| Mont Tremblant | 79km 49 miles | |
| Kimberley | 76km 47 miles | |
| Marmot Basin | 65km 40 miles | |
| Mont Sainte-Anne | 64km 40 miles | |
| Sutton | 40km 25 miles | |
| Bromont | 25km 16 miles | |
| Blue Mountain (Ontario) | 25km 16 miles | |
| Mystic Ridge / Mount Norquay | 16km 10 miles |
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Marmot Basin |  | |
| Fernie |  | |
| Lake Louise | | |
| Mont Tremblant | | |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | | |
| Kicking Horse | | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | | |
| Revelstoke | | |
| Blue Mountain (Ontario) |  | |
| Banff | |
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Fernie | | |
| Mont Tremblant | | |
| Marmot Basin | | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | | |
| Lake Louise | | |
| Revelstoke | | |
| Blue Mountain (Ontario) | | |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | | |
| Panorama | | |
| Big White | |
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Louise | | |
| Mont Tremblant | | |
| Marmot Basin | | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | | |
| Revelstoke | | |
| Banff Mount Norquay | | |
| Canada Olympic Park | | |
| Mont Sutton | | |
| Stoneham | | |
| Mont Gabriel | |
Top 10 Canadian Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Big White | | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | | |
| Fernie | | |
| Mont Tremblant | | |
| Marmot Basin | | |
| Sunshine Village-Banff | | |
| Revelstoke | | |
| Apex Mountain | | |
| Sun Peaks | | |
| Red Mountain | |