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
Tucked in the rugged Kootenays near Rossland, RED is a fiercely independent skier’s mountain. With 3,850 acres, 2,919 feet of vertical, 8 lifts and 119 runs, it delivers steep tree runs, wide-open bowls, and some of the best fall-line glades in Canada. No crowds, no high-speed quads, just raw, unpolished terrain and a laid-back vibe that feels like skiing stepped back in time. Locals call it “Fight the Man, Love the Mountain.”
- 8 lifts
- 119 marked runs
- 2,919 feet of vertical
3. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta – 4,200 acres
Set against turquoise lakes and Victoria Glacier, Lake Louise is arguably the most scenic ski resort on Earth. 4,200 acres spread across four faces offer 164 named runs and 3,250 feet of vertical served by 12 lifts. Frontside groomers, back-bowl powder stashes, and legendary views draw skiers worldwide. Despite the postcard beauty, the terrain is legitimately big-mountain, with long fall lines and consistent Rocky Mountain snowfall. A bucket-list destination that somehow lives up to the hype.
- 12 lifts
- 164 named runs
- 3,250 feet of vertical
2. Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia – 4,400 acres
Canada’s second-largest ski area, Sun Peaks rises from a European-style village with 4,400 acres of light, dry Interior BC powder. 13 lifts access 144 trails and 2,940 feet of vertical, featuring flawless groomers, gentle tree skiing, and five alpine bowls. Its unique 360-degree layout means sun all day and virtually no lift lines. Family-friendly yet big enough for experts, Sun Peaks consistently ranks among Canada’s favorite resorts for good reason: effortless, smile-inducing turns everywhere.
- 13 lifts
- 144 trails
- 2,940 feet of vertical
1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – 8,171 acres
The undisputed king of North American skiing. Whistler Blackcomb’s staggering 8,171 acres span two connected mountains with 5,283 feet of vertical, 36 lifts, and over 200 marked runs. From the legendary Peak-to-Creek descent to Blackcomb Glacier couloirs, Alpine bowls to perfectly groomed cruisers, it has every type of terrain imaginable. Add the vibrant Whistler Village, reliable snowfall, and the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, and you understand why it remains the continent’s most visited—and revered—ski resort.
- 36 lifts
- 200+ trails
- 5,283 feet of vertical
