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.

Located two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler Blackcomb is the cream of the crop. There are two gorgeous mountains and a town to boot. Stunning Whistler Village rests at the base of the ski hills. You will see million dollar homes; enjoy lots of shopping as well as the active nightlife in the restaurants and bars. You don't even have to be a skier or snowboarder to have a super time in Whistler Village. There is the best powder snow all year round, and there are runs to suit the novice to the most advanced.

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 great BC ski resort to consider is Big White. Located about an hour outside Kelowna, Big White is perfect for family holidays. It has a village with bars and restaurants, and excellent accommodations. You can find everything from value rooms to chalets, complete with hot tub, big enough for the whole family. The ski hill has 15 lifts and more than 118 runs. You can also enjoy cross-country skiing on a number of designated trails. Maybe you'd rather ice skate on a pond or make use of the tubing area. You can also night ski at Big White and receive a discount on your lift ticket as well.

There are other great BC ski resorts for you to visit. Silver Star is in Vernon, Sun Peaks is in Kamloops, Apex is located in Penticton, and there are smaller hills within 20 minutes of Vancouver. If you're looking for steep hills with deep powder, then Fernie is the place for you. British Columbia is a perfect place to take your winter vacation. Often the resorts offer packages that combine with airlines, to give you a great deal. You can usually grab a shuttle at the major airports and be driven straight to your resort of choice.