Western Canada: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Western Canada.

21 test reports and 70 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
4 out of 5 stars

Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Panorama
Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars SilverStar Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Lake Louise Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Banff Sunshine Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Grouse Mountain

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Best lifts in Western Canada

1-50 out of 91 ski resorts
1. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The Panorama ski area is accessed by chairlifts. From the valley, two detachable (fast) four-seater… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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1. SilverStar
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan North Okanagan
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
SilverStar
The eight-person gondola lift Des Schumann Summit Express and the six-person chairlift Comet Express… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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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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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

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1. Grouse Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grouse Mountain
From the valley, you can take the red cable car (Red Skyride) or the 8-seater gondola up to Grouse… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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1. 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
Mount Strachan and Black Mountain are each served by a detachable quad chairlift. Additional quad… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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1. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
In the Whistler Blackcomb ski area, there are almost exclusively modern and fast chairlifts. A special… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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16
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1. Big White
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Big White
The eight-person gondola Lara's Gondola connects Happy Valley with the Village Centre. Within the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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10
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1. 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
From the valley, you can comfortably reach the Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski area in two sections… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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3
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1. 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
Almost the entire ski area can be accessed with the eight-person gondola Golden Eagle Express. Only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

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3
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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
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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

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1. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
Two detachable (high-speed) four-seater chairlifts start from Sun Peaks Village and take you up into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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15. Apex Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Okanagan-Similkameen
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Apex Mountain Resort
A detachable quad chairlift provides access to the entire Apex ski area. In addition, there is a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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1
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16. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
The entire Red Mountain Resort ski area is served by fixed-grip (slow) chairlifts. Additionally, there… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
1
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16. Whitewater – Nelson
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Whitewater – Nelson
The entire Whitewater ski area is served by slow chairlifts. A practice lift completes the offer. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
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16. 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
Details
16. Mount Seymour
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Mount Seymour
In the Mount Seymour ski area, there is a detachable quad chairlift, a quad chairlift, and some old… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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16. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
The detachable four-seater chairlift North Star Express provides quick access to the Kimberley ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
1
1
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16. 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
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16. 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
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23. Mount Washington
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver Island Comox Valley
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Mount Washington
Most of the area is served by chairlifts, but unfortunately, there are no lifts with weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

5
4
Details
24. Snow Valley – Edmonton
North America Canada Alberta Edmonton Capital Region
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Snow Valley – Edmonton
The Snow Valley ski area is served by a four-seater chairlift and a three-seater chairlift. The Wish… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
24. Vista Ridge
North America Canada Alberta Northern Alberta
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
24. Table Mountain
North America Canada Saskatchewan
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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24. Sasquatch Mountain – Hemlock Valley
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Fraser Valley
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
Details
24. Kinosoo Ridge
North America Canada Alberta Central Alberta
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
24. Baldy Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
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30. Purden
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Fraser-Fort George
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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30. Crystal Mountain – Westbank
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Central Okanagan
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
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32. Mount Joy
North America Canada Alberta Central Alberta
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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1
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33. Sunridge
North America Canada Alberta Edmonton Capital Region
Evaluation: 2.9 out of 5 stars
Additionally, there is a tubing lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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34. Minnedosa Ski Valley
North America Canada Manitoba
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
34. Manning Park
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Fraser Valley
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
1
1
1
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34. Asessippi
North America Canada Manitoba
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

3
1
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37. Shames Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Kitimat-Stikine
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
1
Details
38. 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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38. Silver Summit
North America Canada Alberta Central Alberta
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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40. Wapiti Valley
North America Canada Saskatchewan
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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

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1
1
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41. Misery Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Northern Alberta
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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2
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43. Harper Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
A triple chairlift provides access to the entire ski area. Additionally, there is a drag lift and a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
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44. Holiday Mountain (MB)
North America Canada Manitoba
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
1
Details
45. 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
45. Tabor Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Fraser-Fort George
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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1
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47. Whispering Pines – Worsley
North America Canada Alberta Northern Alberta
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1
1
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48. Mission Ridge
North America Canada Saskatchewan
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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2
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48. Hudson Bay Mountain – Smithers
North America Canada British Columbia Northern British Columbia Bulkley Nechako
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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2
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50. Mount Timothy
North America Canada British Columbia Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Cariboo
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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