Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in Canada.
Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in Canada.

Size isn’t everything when it comes to ski resorts, but having a lot of skiable terrain is often a plus for terrain variation, crowd management, and the ability to find leftover pockets of powder quite a while after a snowfall. Canada has a lot of massive ski resorts, many of which are known for their incredible snowfall and terrain. These are the 4 biggest ski resorts in Canada by skiable acres.

4 Largest Ski Resorts in Canada

4. RED Mountain Resort, British Columbia – 3,850 acres

  • 8 lifts
  • 119 marked runs
  • 2,919 feet of vertical

3. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta – 4,200 acres

  • 12 lifts
  • 164 named runs
  • 3,250 feet of vertical

2. Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia – 4,400 acres

  • 13 lifts
  • 144 trails
  • 2,940 feet of vertical

1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – 8,171 acres

  • 36 lifts
  • 200+ trails
  • 5,283 feet of vertical

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...