Ski resorts for beginners in Canada

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in Canada - beginner ski resorts Canada

29 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for beginners in Canada – Beginners Big White
Ski resorts for beginners in Canada – Beginners Panorama Ski resorts for beginners in Canada – Beginners Red Mountain Resort – Rossland Ski resorts for beginners in Canada – Beginners SilverStar Ski resorts for beginners in Canada – Beginners Lake Louise

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1-29 out of 29 ski resorts
1. Big White
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Big White
The Big White ski resort is a perfect destination for beginners. Almost the entire ski area can be… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.9 km(18 %)
  Overall: 105 km
Details
1. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The lower part of the Panorama ski area is ideal for beginners. Here you will find many easy and wide… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner31.2 km(28 %)
  Overall: 112 km
Details
1. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
Red Mountain Resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners start at the conveyor belt in the Learning Zone.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 120 km
Details
1. SilverStar
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan North Okanagan
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SilverStar
The SilverStar ski resort is a paradise for beginners. Around the village, you'll find magic carpets… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 115 km
Details
1. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
Beginners will find the perfect terrain at the base station of the Lake Louise ski area on Sunny Side.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner35 km(25 %)
  Overall: 139 km
Details
1. Tremblant
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tremblant
Beginners feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the Tremblant ski area. The entire ski… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner21.6 km(26 %)
  Overall: 81.9 km
Details
1. Bromont
North America Canada Quebec Estrie
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bromont
Beginners can explore the entire Bromont ski area on very easy and easy slopes. In the valley, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(22 %)
  Overall: 45 km
Details
1. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
Almost the entire Sunshine Village ski area is very well suited for beginners (except for Goat's Eye… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(23 %)
  Overall: 109 km
Details
1. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
Beginners can ski almost the entire Whistler Blackcomb resort on easy slopes. The valley runs down to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner40 km(20 %)
  Overall: 200 km
Details
1. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
The Kimberley ski resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners can explore the entire ski area on easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(19 %)
  Overall: 80 km
Details
1. Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
North America Canada Alberta Calgary Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
Beginners can ski the entire "Ski Hill" and will also find additional conveyor belts for practice. … more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3.5 km(88 %)
  Overall: 4 km
Details
1. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski resort is ideal for beginners. Right at the valley station at the Nakiska Day Lodge,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.2 km(17 %)
  Overall: 25 km
Details
1. Marmot Basin – Jasper
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Marmot Basin – Jasper
Beginners can explore almost the entire Marmot Basin ski area on easy slopes. From all lifts, except… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner26 km(29 %)
  Overall: 91 km
Details
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Beginners feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area. The… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(21 %)
  Overall: 73 km
Details
1. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
The Sun Peaks ski resort is a paradise for beginners. The entire ski area can be explored on easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13.5 km(10 %)
  Overall: 135 km
Details
16. Whitewater – Nelson
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Whitewater – Nelson
You can practice your first turns at the Hummer Handle Tow next to the Base Station in a relaxed… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(20 %)
  Overall: 50 km
Details
16. Mt. Norquay – Banff
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Norquay – Banff
Beginners feel very comfortable near the Cascade Lodge at the Cascade Chair and the Sundance conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(33 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
16. Mount Seymour
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mount Seymour
The entire ski area at Mount Seymour can be accessed by beginners. Easy slopes lead from the highest… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(39 %)
  Overall: 23 km
Details
16. Cypress Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cypress Mountain
Both sides of the ski area at Cypress Mountain can be accessed by beginners. At the base station of… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.6 km(13 %)
  Overall: 51 km
Details
16. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
The longest run, The Last Spike, stretches 15.2 kilometers from the summit down to the valley and is… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(29 %)
  Overall: 55 km
Details
16. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
Beginners will find their terrain in the lower part of the ski area. At the Catamount quad chairlift,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(20 %)
  Overall: 100 km
Details
16. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fernie
Beginners are well taken care of throughout the Lower Mountain area and at the valley station. In… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner42 km(30 %)
  Overall: 142 km
Details
16. Castle Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Southern Alberta
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Castle Mountain
At the Green Chair lift and the Barney Handle Tow rope lift, beginners will find some very easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(10 %)
  Overall: 94 km
Details
16. Le Mont Grand-Fonds
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Le Mont Grand-Fonds
Beginners can explore the entire Le Mont Grand-Fonds ski area on very easy and wide slopes. In the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.3 km(26 %)
  Overall: 24.3 km
Details
16. Stoneham
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stoneham
Two of the three mountains can be easily skied by beginners on very gentle and wide slopes. In the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(18 %)
  Overall: 34 km
Details
16. Mont Blanc
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mont Blanc
Beginners can ski throughout the entire ski area on easy slopes. The connection from Mont Blanc to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7 km(20 %)
  Overall: 35 km
Details
16. Sommet Saint-Sauveur
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sommet Saint-Sauveur
Beginners can explore the entire area on easy slopes. There is also a practice slope with a conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(26 %)
  Overall: 38 km
Details
28. Grouse Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grouse Mountain
Easy slopes can be found at the Screaming Eagle and Greenway Chair. Beginners will get their money's… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5.2 km(16 %)
  Overall: 33 km
Details
28. Le Massif de Charlevoix
North America Canada Quebec Capitale-Nationale
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Le Massif de Charlevoix
In the Le Massif de Charlevoix ski area, there is a beginner zone with a magic carpet and platter lift… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(31 %)
  Overall: 39 km
Details
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