Canada ski resorts: snow forecast & terrain
Veabird forecasts snow run by run at 21 ski resorts in Canada, across Alberta (5), British Columbia (13) and Quebec (3). Revelstoke has the most vertical, 5,620 ft, and Banff Sunshine the highest summit, 8,957 ft. 4 are on the Epic Pass and 7 are on the Ikon Pass. By terrain mix, the best fits for beginners are Revelstoke, Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise; for experts, Marmot Basin, Banff Sunshine and Le Massif de Charlevoix.
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This week, resort by resort
Alberta
Best for beginners: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, Mt Norquay · intermediates: Mt Norquay, Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine · experts: Marmot Basin, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Sunshine | 3,511 ft | 32 / 28 / 41% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 8 |
| Castle Mountain | 2,864 ft | 39 / 26 / 35% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Lake Louise | 3,251 ft | 37 / 28 / 35% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 6 |
| Marmot Basin | 2,999 ft | 26 / 23 / 51% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Mt Norquay | 1,650 ft | 44 / 29 / 27% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
British Columbia
Best for beginners: Revelstoke, Big White, SilverStar · intermediates: Sun Peaks, Fernie, Panorama · experts: Whistler Blackcomb, Kicking Horse, Whitewater
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big White | 2,661 ft | 31 / 42 / 28% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Cypress Mountain | 1,739 ft | 26 / 47 / 27% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Fernie | 3,498 ft | 23 / 48 / 29% | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Kicking Horse | 4,134 ft | 35 / 32 / 33% | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Kimberley | 2,362 ft | 32 / 37 / 32% | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Mount Washington | 1,565 ft | 23 / 40 / 37% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Panorama | 4,265 ft | 12 / 64 / 24% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| RED Mountain | 2,920 ft | 33 / 37 / 30% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Revelstoke | 5,620 ft | 35 / 35 / 30% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| SilverStar | 2,494 ft | 29 / 41 / 30% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Sun Peaks | 2,943 ft | 25 / 45 / 30% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 5,279 ft | 26 / 41 / 33% | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Whitewater | 1,326 ft | 12 / 45 / 43% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Quebec
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Massif de Charlevoix | 2,526 ft | 21 / 39 / 40% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Mont Tremblant | 2,001 ft | 30 / 33 / 37% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Mont-Sainte-Anne | 2,051 ft | 29 / 49 / 22% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's snow model, updated Oct 3, 19:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Terrain shares are mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Passes are 2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy.