Whether you are an avid skier or have never tried it, these ski resorts have hills to suit everyone's abilities.



Ski season has definitely arrived, but do you know where to find the best ski resorts in Canada? If you decided to go skiing or snowboarding, would you know where to find a resort with the most challenging hills or one that has hills that vary in difficulty, making it a suitable place for the whole family? The following is a list of the top three ski resorts in Canada, each one as impressive as the last. So make it your plan to spend the next three winters trying one at a time until you have tried them all out.



Whistler, British Columbia


It had to be mentioned. Every avid skier knows about Whistler. If you ski and haven't had the chance to go there, then chances are you want to and have vowed to go there at least once in your lifetime. And with good reason. Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is the official venue of the alpine ski events for the 2010 Olympic winter games. The mountains are rated in size from small to extra large for skiers to pick based on their abilities. They are easily recognizable from the ski lifts and gondolas and are maintained nightly. The resort boasts more than 8,000 hectares in size with over 200 trails to enjoy. The highest mountain in the resort is over 5,000 feet high. Whistler Blackcomb also reports that Whistler receives approximately 402 inches or 33.5 feet of snow each year, more than enough to keep the resort open all season, but, should that number fall below average, they also have a snowmaking machine that is able to cover more than 300 acres.



Lake Louise, Banff, Alberta


Lake Louise, along with Whistler, is one of the biggest ski resorts in North America and claims to have more skiable area than a person can cover in one week (4200 acres). Hills range in difficulty from beginner to expert and are suitable for the whole family. Beginner and intermediate hills are smooth and meant for cruising, while expert hills are challenging and filled with chutes, slaloms and gullies. Signs are posted all over the resort ensuring skiers end up on the hills they want, as well as displaying any necessary weather information.



After a day's worth of skiing, you can eat at one of the eight restaurants located right at the resort. If you are in the mood for fine dining, you have a choice of four restaurants. If it is a low-key meal you are after, there are four lounges and food courts to choose from. No matter what your needs are, Lake Louise has it covered!



Mont Tremblant, Quebec


Mont Tremblant has long been known as one of Quebec's treasures and with more than 90 hills rated in difficulty from easy to extreme for experts, Tremblant is a favourite no matter what your ability. Prefer snowboarding? On top of the ramps and perfectly maintained hills that skiers love, snowboarders flock to Mont Tremblant for the Olympic-sized superpipe built right into the resort.



All skied out? Once you have had your fill of skiing and snowboarding there is a village at the bottom of the mountain with shops where you can buy souvenirs if you are visiting, or just browse and enjoy the sights. Whether you are eating between runs on the hills or are sitting down to eat at formal restaurants, Tremblant has a variety of places to choose from. Finish off your meal with a visit to one of the best dessert/crepe shops you will ever visit!



Get Out There!


Even if you do not live near one of these resorts, there are plenty of ski resorts across the country that will suffice. This article is meant to get you out there to enjoy the winter season while it lasts. There are plenty of activities to do that are both great exercise and a lot of fun. However, if you do get a chance to travel to one of these provinces, then you will not be disappointed. On the west coast, British Columbia has always been known for great skiing. In the prairies, Banff, being part of the Rockies, has also been associated with skiing. In Quebec, the heavy snowfall every winter makes for great skiing and snowboarding conditions.



Canada has always been known for harsh weather conditions, however, it is about time that we embrace our winters and make the most of it. Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to burn calories and are a lot of fun. Discovering new ski resorts is another exciting way to make the most out of winter. So before you groan that our winters are so long, remember that you will have plenty of prime skiing time and get out there!

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