Skiing in Alberta
The Canadian Rockies offer Banff, Lake Louise, and Sunshine Village with stunning scenery, dry powder, and iconic mountain town culture.
Ski Resorts in Alberta
35 ski resorts in Alberta
Banff Sunshine Village
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Banff, AB at Sunshine Village. Explore our pristine meadows, stay at the lodge, and make a trip worth remembering.
Blue Ridge Mountain Resort
Blue Ridge is a ski resort featuring slopes and a chalet.
Canyon Ski Resort (Ski Red Deer)
Canyon Ski Resort (Ski Red Deer) is a ski area in Alberta, Canada. It has 7.9 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 815 m to 966 m, a vertical drop of 151 m.
Castle Mountain Resort
Closer to Heaven, Down to Earth. Castle Mountain Resort is Alberta
Eastlink Park
Eastlink Park offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing for all ages, with day and night passes available. Located in Whitecourt, its mission is to provide affordable winter recreation.
Edmonton Ski Club
Start your journey to winter fun today! The Edmonton Ski Club offers skiing and snowboarding lessons and programs, tubing, and more.
Fairview Ski Hill
The Fairview Ski Hill is located 20km southwest of Fairview, offering 15 runs from beginner to advanced serviced by 4 ski lifts.
Fortress Mountain Resort
Fortress Mountain Resort is a ski area in Alberta, Canada. It has 31 km of pistes. The slopes run from 1,983 m to 2,316 m, a vertical drop of 333 m.
Gwynne Valley
Gwynne Valley Ski Area is pleased to offer you a unique ski hill close to home!
Hidden Valley Ski Resort
Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It is currently closed for the season.
Innisfail
Innisfail is a small ski area in Alberta, Canada. It has 0.8 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 929 m to 954 m, a vertical drop of 25 m.
Kinosoo Ridge
Kinosoo Ridge Resort is an outdoor destination offering various activities. While the provided text highlights summer adventures like an Aerial Adventure Park and golf, it also indicates a 'Winter' season.
Lake Louise Ski Area
Explore Ski Louise Resort, a one-stop destination for all your travel needs, from dining to adventure to sightseeing. Experience the beauty of Lake Louise now!
Little Smoky Ski Area
Located In The Beautiful River Banks Of The Little Smoky River
Long Lake
ππ π£π’π₯π§ππ‘π§ π¨π£πππ§π The Long Lake Ski Area is closed for the 2025/2026 season so we can complete necessary repairs and upgrades. These improvements will help everyone enjoy the area safely in the years ahead. We thank residents and visitors for their patience and understanding. The Ski Hill is open on weekends, holidays, and Aspen View School holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All days are weather dependant. (Ski Hill closes when...
Manning Ski Hill
Manning Ski Hill is a small ski area in Alberta, Canada. It has 1.1 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 420 m to 470 m, a vertical drop of 50 m.
Marmot Basin
Marmot Basin ski resort, located in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Unparalleled skiing & snowboarding. Your source for ski vacation packages & rentals.
Medicine Lodge Ski Area
Medicine Lodge Ski Hill is a volunteer, not for profit organization, run by volunteers who love to ski and enjoy the great outdoors. The hill offers 11 runs for various skill levels, a t-bar and a...
Misery Mountain Ski Hill
Misery Mountain is located in Peace River, Alberta, offering downhill skiing and boarding on over 26 slopes. It features a quad chair lift, t-bars, a terrain park, and is lit for night skiing.
Misty Ridge
Located on the beautiful banks of the Athabasca River, Misty Ridge Ski Hill offers a family friendly ski hill suitable for all ages and abilities.
Mount Joy
Mount Joy Snow Resort is a volunteer-operated ski area located 20 minutes southwest of Lloydminster, Alberta. It features a Rope Tow and T-Bar, runs for all levels, a rental shop, and a chalet for visitors.
Mount Norquay
The best Banff summer activities are at Mt. Norquay. Via ferrata, sightseeing chairlift, hiking, and mountaintop dining just minutes from town.
Nakiska
Nakiska Ski Area is well known for its super long ski season, often being one of the earliest to open, and for guaranteed snow due to its advanced snowmaking system. It is also famous worldwide for hosting the alpine events of the 1988 Olympics.
Nitehawk
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Alberta at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 35 resorts
Total Resorts
35
Total Piste km
464 km
Total Lifts
137
Elevation Range
257β2,731 m
Avg Day Pass
CA$110
Total Runs
1,019
Where to start in Alberta
Top picks across 3 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Rabbit Hill Snow ResortVery good
- 2.Sunridge Ski AreaVery good
- 3.Vista RidgeVery good
Best for experts
- 1.Banff Sunshine VillageVery good
- 2.Lake Louise Ski AreaVery good
Best value
Top Resorts in Alberta
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Louise Ski Area | 80 | 991 | 13 |
| Banff Sunshine Village | 77 | 1,022 | 12 |
| Castle Mountain Resort | 55 | 850 | 7 |
| Marmot Basin | 37 | 757 | 6 |
| Nakiska | 33 | 763 | 6 |
| Fortress Mountain Resort | 31 | 333 | - |
| Mount Norquay | 25 | 455 | 7 |
| Hidden Valley Ski Resort | 15 | 165 | 4 |
| Pass Powderkeg ski | 9 | 294 | 3 |
| Misery Mountain Ski Hill | 9 | 172 | 3 |
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Season Calendar - Alberta
When each resort is open for skiing
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