Top 10 Cross-country Ski Areas in British Columbia, British Columbia

Ski or snowshoe your way down this trail to Black Tusk Meadows, where you'll find some of the most beautiful scenery around.

Wintering in the South Okanagan? Nickel Plate has been the hidden gem of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing for over 30 years, but the secret is out! With 56 km's of groomed ski trail and another 26 km's of snowshoeing your winter getaway awaits. Equipment rentals, memberships, day tickets and lessons are available. Located a scenic drive from Penticton and at 1900 metres above sea level. That means...above the clouds! Come see what all the hype is about. Bliss awaits.

The 100 Mile Nordics operate a groomed trail network for nordic skiing. Our lodge serves up hot soup and snacks daily. Rentals for skiing and snowshoeing are available. Night use is available until 10pm with the assistance of a timed lighting system. Payment at night is made in the honour box next to the lighting system.

This non-profit society manages over 20kms of nordic trails groomed for classic and skate winter skiing. There are two areas managed by the club. One area is in town at the Fernie Golf Course featuring 12kms of trails on fairly mellow terrain with wide open spaces. There are also more than 10kms of trails at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre beside Mt Fernie Provincial Park. To reach the Elk Valley Nordic Centre, go west from Fernie on Highway 3. At 3 km from the bridge, turn right at the Island Lake Lodge sign. Follow the road for 0.9 km to the Mt. Fernie Provincial Park sign. Turn left into the overflow parking lot at 0.2 km. The hilly terrain and isolated nature of the trails makes this a very exciting place to ski. The trails link up with the multi-use trails at Fernie Alpine Resort. Trail maps are posted at the kiosks located at the entrances to the trails. Please NO DOGS ON THE TRAILS at any time. The Elk Valley Nordic Centre Warming Hut is located at (49.485633 N, 115.090980 W).

Larch Hills Nordic Society is located half way between Enderby and Salmon Arm in beautiful British Columbia. Daily trail fees are affordable or purchase a membership for an economical option. We offer 57 km of skate/classic trackset trails; 114 km of ungroomed ski trails and 17 km of snowshoe trails. Our groomed trails are maintained by a PB Edge tracksetter and a side by side pulling the Ginzu groomer. There is a beautiful heated chalet with kitchen facilities and indoor washrooms. Our volunteers are active and provide daily grooming, a Safety Host program and ski programs and lessons for all ages.

Approx 20 km of volunteer groomed Nordic (Classic) Cross Country Ski Trails along the Kaslo River Valley on the old Kaslo to Sandon Wagon Trail Road, and Forest Service Road 7. Follow Hwy 31A from Kaslo 6.5km to the parking area alongside the highway. Warming huts at km 1 and 9.5. Trail sign maps indicate grade and distance. Donations for Trail maintenance and use are gratefully accepted. Donation box at Moose Meadow warm-up shelter, and via Pay Pal and Canada Helps.

Cross country skiing at its best just minutes south of Nelson

Whistler Blackcomb is a four-season resort located in Canada’s Coast Mountains north of Vancouver. Proudly holding the title of the largest ski resort in North America, Whistler Blackcomb offers 8171 acres of terrain for skiers and riders of all ability levels. With an average annual snowfall of over 10 metres, the resort enjoys a long winter season that stretches into late May. Glacier skiing on the upper reaches of Blackcomb Mountain is even possible during summer months! A true four-season resort, guests enjoy some of the world’s best mountain biking & alpine hiking during summer months. Events such as the Crankworx mountain biking festival and activities such as ziplining and wildlife tours make a summer visit to the resort a must. At Whistler Blackcomb, passion for the outdoors runs year-round.

Award-winning SilverStar Mountain Resort is located in the heart of British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan region. Less than a one-hour drive from Kelowna International Airport (YLW), SilverStar is one of BC's largest ski areas offering 3,282 acres of skiable terrain, a 760 metre vertical drop and annual snowfall of more than 700cm. Recognized as one of Canada’s best destination mountains, SilverStar’s intimate, colourful, mid-mountain village provides true slope-side lodging. A year-round mountain destination, SilverStar’s Bike Park is ranked as one of the premier downhill mountain bike facilities in North Americ