British Columbia is a skier's paradise, and if this is your sport, you should take your next holiday there. It has world class resorts, and gorgeous scenery, making it a perfect vacation destination. Just north of the United States, BC is the place to ski. The season generally lasts from November until April, and may even go into May at higher elevations. BC tourism is based greatly on their ski resorts, and a visit will show you why.



The best resort in BC is considered by most to be Whistler Blackcomb. Located only two hours north of cosmopolitan Vancouver, these two mountains offer not only fabulous skiing, but a great town to play in as well. Whistler village, nestled at the base of the ski trails is filled with great shops, many wonderful restaurants, bars, and fun filled nightlife. You can also see a number of homes valued at over a million dollars. If you aren't a skier, you can still have a great time at Whistler.

If you do go there to ski, be prepared for deep powder and great numbers of ski and snowboard runs for all levels of expertise. The entire area is 3,036 hectares and has more than 200 runs. There are 33 lifts available, many of which are high speed. You can stay for a week, stand in fast moving lift lines and not even ski the same runs twice. For a total ski resort experience, be sure to spend some time at Whistler Blackcomb.

Another incredible BC ski resort is Big White. You'll find it about an hour outside of Kelowna. It's a perfect family resort, also with its own village, filled with restaurants and bars. You can find value hotel rooms or a complete, private chalet, with a hot tub big enough for the whole family. There are 15 ski lifts that will take you to more than 118 trails. You can also cross-country ski on numerous designated trails. They also boast a tubing area and an ice-skating pond. You can night ski at Big White and receive a great discount on your lift ticket.

Some of the other outstanding ski resorts in BC are Silver Star in Vernon, Sun Peaks in Kamloops, Apex in Penticton, and some smaller hills within about 20 minutes of Vancouver. You can't beat a winter ski vacation in BC. You can often find combination deals for your airfare and hotel. Shuttles will take you to your accommodations from most of the major airports. Be sure and take advantage of the great packages that BC has to offer you.