British Columbia

Winter in British Columbia is pure adventure—home to world-famous BC skiing destinations like Whistler Blackcomb, Big White, and SilverStar, as well as local-favourite spots like Powder King and Troll, where uncrowded slopes and deep powder awaits. But, show, don’t tell, right? 

Picture skiing the longest t-bar in North America at Murray Ridge. Shredding metre deep powder on a Powder King storm day. Gliding down the slopes with a view of the ocean from Mount Washington Ski Resort. Soaking in steamy Kootenay Hot Springs near SilverStar Ski Resort with snowflakes falling around you. Or gliding across the snowy trails on Big White’s all-time famous dog sled ride.

And it's not just skiing and snowboarding! British Columbia invites you to savour the winter season with activities that range from cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking to après-ski spots and outdoor festivals that light up the winter nights. 

Ready for BC ski and snowboard adventures?

Dive into our BC stories for the top spots, local secrets, and every thrilling way to ski in BC– showcasing the best of the province from the iconic to the unexpected.

Powell River

You’d have to be a knucklehead to think that there’s any skiing near Powell River. At least, that’s...

Kimberley

Kimberley, B.C. – Kimberley Alpine Resort is the perfect place for a family ski escape. Just over...

Cranbrook, B.C. – Millennial entrepreneurs are tearing a strip off Cranbrook, breathing fresh life...

Sun Peaks

Kamloops, B.C. – The lineup was already out the door by the time we arrived at Hello Toast, the kind...

Prestige

Some legends speak for themselves. In the alpine world, it comes down to champagne powder, steeps...

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, British Columbia

Legends speak for themselves and B.C.’s Powder Highway is just such a one. The highway seams...

Big white

While riding up the legendary Cliff Chair at Big White, it hit me. It doesn't really matter what the...

Hallis lake quesnel

It takes passion and priority to see a vision come true, and for the folks in Quesnel, their winter...

XC Vernon

Vernon, B.C. – After making a dozen fast turns or so on the blue groomer off SilverStar's cloud...

Kamloops

Kamloops, B.C. – At 7:00 am my alarm goes off, I hop out of bed, and peer out my hotel room window...

Powder King

Many in the south really don’t have a clue about what is waiting for them when they #SkiNorthBC. For...

Wells

End of the road communities are home to people who make magic happen on a regular basis. Wells, a...

troll

Barkerville Highway, BC – Growth; it’s an important aspect of human nature. Whether that growth is...

Barkerville

Picture this, it’s the 1800s and gold is the topic of every conversation. There were stories of an...

If the Northern BC community of Smithers were a person, I know it would be one of my best friends...

Hudson Bay Mountain

Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, perched over the town of Smithers, home to Canada’s youngest mayor. It's...

Murray Ridge Fort St James

The soul of skiing is more than alive and well in pretty much the geographical centre of British...

Canadian Ski Council

Calgary, AB – Alpine Canada, Canada Snowboard, Freestyle Canada and The Canadian Ski Council are...