Condé Nast TravelerFeb 1, 2026
9 Must-Visit Ski Resorts in British Columbia, Canada's Ultimate Winter Playground
From Whistler Blackcomb's legendary slopes to steep-and-deep Revelstoke, these are the top destinations for your next trip to the Canadian Rockies.
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- PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightWhistler, CanadaConnects two massive mountains
- AraxiRestaurantWhistler, CanadaMust for oysters, seasonal menus, enviable wine list
- Whistler BlackcombSightWhistler, CanadaLargest resort in North America with 8,171 acres
- Whistler Heli-SkiingPlaceWhistler, CanadaLargest heli-skiing operation, 45 years old
- Phantom Heli-SkiPlaceWhistler, CanadaOffers over 200,000 acres
- Coast Range Heli-SkiPlaceWhistler, CanadaNewly relaunched, offers over 200,000 acres
- Wild BlueRestaurantWhistler, CanadaElevated Pacific Northwest cuisine, best cocktail program
- Bearfoot BistroRestaurantWhistler, CanadaUpscale combination of modern and classic
- Sushi VillageRestaurantWhistler, CanadaA Whistler institution for dinner
- Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and GrillRestaurantWhistler, CanadaKnown locally as GLC, for après in Whistler Village
- Dusty's BBQRestaurantWhistler, CanadaPacked in Creekside for food, live music, happy hour
- Lakeside LoungeRestaurantWhistler, CanadaUpscale après with craft cocktails and small plates
- Nita Lake LodgeHotelWhistler, CanadaBoutique lodge in Creekside with suites, mountain style
- Fairmont Château WhistlerHotelWhistler, CanadaClassic luxury, looks like a fairytale castle
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerHotelWhistler, CanadaBlends modern conveniences with natural stone and wood
- The SundialHotelWhistler, CanadaBoutique hotel in the heart of the village
- Wedge Mountain LodgeHotelWhistler, CanadaFirst-rate group stay with 10 bedrooms, Nordic spa
- Fernie Alpine ResortSightFernie, CanadaLegendary for powder, famous for five massive bowls
- Island Lake LodgeHotelFernie, CanadaPremier cat skiing operation with 7,000 acres
- Cirque Restaurant and BarRestaurantFernie, CanadaElevated après and dinner with hearty fare, ice bar
- NevadosRestaurantFernie, CanadaPopular Latin-fusion spot with mouthwatering tapas
- YamagoyaRestaurantFernie, CanadaBustling, no-reservations sushi spot, best Japanese food
- EvolutionHotelWhistler, Canada
- LegendsHotelWhistler, Canada
- First TracksHotelWhistler, Canada