Skiing Destinations in British Columbia

British Columbia is a skier's paradise, and if this is yourspend at least a few days at Whistler Blackcomb to
sport, you should take your next holiday there. It hasget the full ski resort experience.
world class resorts, and gorgeous scenery, making itBig White is another fabulous BC ski resort. Located
a perfect vacation destination. Just north of theapproximately one hour outside of Kelowna, this
United States, BC is the place to ski. The seasonfabulous family ski resort also has its own village with
generally lasts from November until April, and maymany great restaurants and bars. There are many
even go into May at higher elevations. BC tourism isaccommodation possibilities, with everything from
based greatly on their ski resorts, and a visit willvalue hotel rooms to entire chalets complete with a
show you why.private hot tub for the entire family. The hill boasts
Located two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler15 lifts and over 118 trails. There is plenty to do other
Blackcomb is the cream of the crop. There are twothan skiing and snowboarding. If you enjoy
gorgeous mountains and a town to boot. Stunningcross-country skiing there are numerous trails for
Whistler Village rests at the base of the ski hills. Youyour use. There is also a tubing area and an
will see million dollar homes; enjoy lots of shopping asice-skating pond. Big White also offers excellent night
well as the active nightlife in the restaurants and bars.skiing, and there is a significant discount off of the
You don't even have to be a skier or snowboarderregular daily price.
to have a super time in Whistler Village. There is theSome other notable ski resorts in BC are Silver Star
best powder snow all year round, and there are runsin Vernon, Sun Peaks in Kamloops, Apex in Penticton,
to suit the novice to the most advanced.and several smaller hills just outside of Vancouver
Even if you do not ski or snowboard, you couldwhich are all within 20 minutes of the city. If steep
easily enjoy yourself in Whistler village for days. Theand deep powder is your passion, then you will
ski hills offer fantastic powder year round, and adefinitely want to check out Fernie. Skiing in British
huge variety of runs for beginners to advancedColumbia is a wonderful winter vacation. Most ski
skiers and snowboarders. The total terrain is 3,036resorts offer fabulous deals that even combine with
hectares with over 200 runs. You could be here for aairfare deals. Shuttles are also available from major
week and barely ski the same runs twice! With 33airports. Take advantage of all the great deals that
lifts, and many of them high speed, you get to spendare available to you.
more time skiing and less time waiting for lifts. Aim to