Top Things to do in British Columbia
Top 10 Ski & Snowboard Areas in British Columbia, British Columbia
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Mustang Powder, Momentum Ski Camps - Day Camps, Chatter Creek, Golden Nordic Ski Club, Rainbow Mountain, Fernie Alpine Resort, Sun Peaks, Big White Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, RED Mountain Resort.
Restaurants in British Columbia
1. Mustang Powder
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 386ronf
I was there in early December. The snow did not disappoint. My group did 3 nights at the lodge. The food was excellent. 4 and 5-course dinners! They know how to do it right. The first 2 days of skiing were mainly tree skiing due to the weather. On the third day the storm broke we had a bluebird day in the alpine! Hot tub - yes, clean rooms - yes, great staff - yes. If you have the skill you should go here to ski.
2. Momentum Ski Camps - Day Camps
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Now celebrating our 20th year, Momentum offers expert coaching in mogul and terrain park skiing from Olympians, World Cup skiers and Top Pros. Open to recreational and competitive skiers of intermediate level and above, from age 9 - 70, Momentum offers youth, adult or family sessions. Choose from fully inclusive packages in the summer, including hotel, all meals, transfers, skiing and afernoon/evening activities or 'Skiing-Only' clinics in the winter/spring with all day ski coaching.
Reviewed By 607bogdanp
I can do blacks, but I wanted to reach the next level and improve my mogul handling technique. I was blown away in the first day, it is much more than just mogul skiing, in order to ski well moguls you need to also improve your ski in general (quick turns, body position, etc) and I got exactly this, good tips that can be applied in general skiing too which I think improved my ski much more. The coaches are great, I did 2 days in a row with John and Clay and I liked the different perspectives and tips from them. If you're interested in air/jumps/park they are working on that with you too, I didn't do to much jumping myself, but they have top of the line coaches in jumps too. I think the differentiating factor of this training is the quality of the coaches, they are ex and current professional ski athletes which changes the gears completely compared with a normal ski lesson from the resort. One thing to keep in mind, in order to get the benefits from the training you need to be advanced or expert skier, level 5 or 6 according to Whistler Blackcomb ski ability levels, otherwise you'll struggle and it will not be that fun in my opinion.
3. Chatter Creek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Situated on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, deep in the backcountry, Chatter is known for its large and spectacular terrain. Ski or snowboard our mind-blowing powder snow in 58,000 acres of alpine bowls, stunning glaciers and endless tree runs. This amazing place, Chatter Creek, is only a 3 hour drive and a gorgeous helicopter flight away from western Canada’s second largest city, Calgary, Alberta.
4. Golden Nordic Ski Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Welcome to the Golden Nordic Ski Club (GNSC)! We hope you will enjoy the ski season and invite you to share your stories and pictures of cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre and at the Golden Golf Course trails. Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre (adjacent to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 13 km outside of Golden) offers 33 km of groomed classic and skate skiing trails for all levels of ability. Dawn Mountain was the selected site for the National Masters Championships for 2010, hosting skiers from across the country. With over 500 members last season, the club has seen a steady growth in membership and in day users. The Golden Golf Course ski trails are closer to town (about a 6 km drive) and these easier trails are strictly track set for classic skiing.
Reviewed By adventureguyNZ - Christchurch, New Zealand
I was up at kicking horse and went for a walk. Found Mt Dawn and the Nordic Ski club quite by accident. Went inside the lodge area and met super friendly and helpful people. I ended up hiring some snow shoes for around $20 with poles. I then embarked on a stunning trail walk in the snow. Went around the frozen lake and then up on the longer track on the ridge. Scenery was amazing as was the peacefulness and serenity. Had a lovely time doing something I had never done before
5. Rainbow Mountain
6. Fernie Alpine Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Deep in the snow, high up on the Powder Highway, lies Fernie Alpine Resort. With 37 feet of perfect powder, stunning scenery, 5 huge alpine bowls and endless downhill thigh burning runs. Don't miss an opportunity to fall in love with Fernie, start in the large Learning Area at the base of the mountain serviced by its own t-bar lift, once comfortable you have a huge resort full of secret powder pockets and hidden mountain spots to keep you occupied throughout your skiing/riding career! Find out why Fernie has been named as a Top 25 Ski Town in the World, Best Winter Trip and Coolest Town in North America in recent years.
Reviewed By RainerLorenz - Merimbula, Australia
We're a couple of 'Motoring/Travel Journalists', catering for German and Australian media. As you would expect we ski every year around the world (for 26 years) and usually only make repeat visits if we really like a place. Fernie is listed in our top 6 in the world and our number one in Canada, although we have another couple of places we like, namely Apex and Revelstoke. Yes, we like the steep and deep, but Fernie is a resort able to cater for all tastes and all skiing abilities. This year was our 8th visit to this mountain and again, we where not disappointed. Although we had little new snow for the 5 days, all groom-able runs where perfectly prepared, even some of the steeper ones. Here and there we could find some untracked runs of about 30cm new white bliss, especially close to trees. This year the emphasis was on speed and carving, which was so much fun and a whole lot different from what we experienced days earlier at Revelstoke. Why do we like Fernie? It offers a lot of skiing variety including some magnificent ski-in, ski-out facilities, like for instance the Lizard Creek Lodge with a chair-lift only 40m from the front door. As mentioned earlier, Fernie has something for every standard of skiing. A lot of runs are protected by trees, great when the weather gets nasty and visibility bad. The drive to the town of Fernie takes only 15 Minutes and on offer are great eateries, shops, drinking holes and entertainment. Fernie is well worth a visit with the possibility to fall into love with the place and . . .
7. Sun Peaks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,206 reviews
Reviewed By DMMEdmonton - Edmonton, Canada
A great hill for skiing: overall layout; diversity of terrain; range of runs, efficient lifts and great snow all make for excellent skiing.
8. Big White Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Booking a Big White vacation is easy with Big White Central Reservations, Big White's largest on mountain booking agency. Select from a wide range of ski-in ski-out accommodation, from economy to executive with private hot tub units, we have something to suit all budgets and tastes. Take advantage of discounted lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals, find great special offers, book airport transfers, select airline flights and on mountain activities all through our one stop, full service booking agency. If you're driving, parking in resort and at all properties is FREE!
Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada
After packing our car, the four of us and our dogs left for a three day/two night stay at Big White Mountain Resort. During the almost two hour drive from Penticton, the surroundings changed from no snow, a sparkling lake and spring-like weather to a setting where everything was covered in a thick, soft and fluffy blanket of snow. The road had a number of curves and switchbacks but had been cleared of snow making our trip to higher elevations a safe one. As we drove along, we were awed by the spectacular, snow-covered scenery. Although the major activity is skiing (Big White offers 118 runs, serviced by high-speed lifts), there are other fun things to do including snow boarding, snow shoeing, ice climbing, dog sled rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow mobiling, snow coaster and a snow limo ride. Many different types of accommodations are offered including hotels, condos, private chalets, cabins, town houses, bed/breakfasts and hostels. Fireworks happen on Saturday nights.
9. Whistler Blackcomb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,230 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Ozkesk - London, United Kingdom
A must see! From downtown Burrard, we got onto a shuttle bus with Whistler rides for roughly £25 each return ...approx 2 hour journey. Times can be arranged via the schedule offered. Breathtaking views throughout the journey there and the views from the mountains on this very famous ski resort leave you in awe. A must see!
10. RED Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Fiercely independent RED Mountain Resort delivers 3,850 acres of pristine skiing, putting us in Top 10 terrain territory in N. America. With a new chairlift on Topping Creek, the skier flow and access to Grey Mountain is streamlined along with an additional 7 incredible intermediate runs over 300 acres of terrain. We really pride ourselves on fresh turns you don't have to fight for—that’s why we claim “#1 Acres Per Skier”! Your RED adventure now offers a wider range of ski-in/ski-out accommodations: modern condos with private hot tubs; The Constella, our new mid-mountain cabins; a design-driven modern hostel a snowball’s throw from the lift; and an independent boutique hotel, The Josie, at the base that boasts incredible dining and cocktail options. With 300” of annual snowfall, epic vertical (2,919ft/890m!), wide-open groomers, 360-degree descents, IKON Pass access, a rich tradition, and—phew! the BEST tree runs in BC, is it any wonder RED was voted “Most Underrated Resort” by Skiing
Reviewed By Britchick604 - Vancouver, Canada
I had am amazing stay at Red Mountain - it is a small resort with massive amounts of terrain. As a beginner the wide groomers were amazing and my partner (a ski instructor of 20 years) loved the off piste. And cat skiing at $10? Amazing!
