Canadian Rockies: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Canadian Rockies).

8 test reports and 8 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
4 out of 5 stars

Canadian Rockies: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Banff Sunshine Canadian Rockies: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Canada Olympic Park – Calgary Canadian Rockies: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Nakiska Canadian Rockies: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Marmot Basin – Jasper

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Best lifts in the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Canadian Rockies)

1-16 out of 16 ski resorts
1. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
The front side of the Lake Louise ski area is fully accessible via fast 4- and 6-seater chairlifts as… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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9
3
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1. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
A modern eight-person gondola lift takes you from the valley station via a mid-station to Sunshine… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

1
9
2
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1. Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
North America Canada Alberta Calgary Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
Four-seater chairlifts provide access to the entire ski area. In addition, there are several conveyor… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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4
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1. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski area is served by three detachable (high-speed) quad chairlifts. The chairlifts do not… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

4
2
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1. Marmot Basin – Jasper
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Marmot Basin – Jasper
The longest detachable quad chairlift in Canada is located in the Marmot Basin ski area. The Canadian… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

6
1
Details
6. Mt. Norquay – Banff
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Mt. Norquay – Banff
A fast (detachable) four-seater chairlift, two slow (fixed) four-seater chairlifts, and a double… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
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6. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Fernie
Fernie offers two high-speed quad chairlifts that provide access to the Timber Bowl, Siberia Bowl, and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Cat-skiing

7
2
1
Details
6. Castle Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Southern Alberta
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Castle Mountain
The entire Castle Mountain ski area is served by a high-speed quad chairlift and four fixed-grip… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7
  • Cat-skiing

5
1
1
Details
9. Fairmont Hot Springs
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Fairmont Hot Springs
The Fairmont Hot Springs ski area is fully accessible via a triple chairlift. In the valley area,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
1
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10. Powder King
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Fraser-Fort George
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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11. Fortress Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
There are 3 older chairlifts and 3 drag lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 6
  • Cat-skiing

3
3
Details
12. Wapiti Ski Hill – Elkford
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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12. Little Mac – Mackenzie
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Fraser-Fort George
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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14. Pass Powderkeg – Crowsnest Pass
North America Canada Alberta Southern Alberta
Evaluation: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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15. Hudson's Hope – Portage Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Peace River
Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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15. Big Bam – Taylor
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Peace River
Evaluation: 1.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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