Find An Alberta Ski Area

Closer to Heaven, Down to Earth. That’s Castle! Castle Mountain Resort (CMR) is Alberta’s most authentic mountain experience. The resort, occupying an exceptionally beautiful, and snowy, location in the Westcastle Valley of the Southwestern Alberta Rocky Mountains, is located 2.5 hours southwest of Calgary. Castle is the only resort in Alberta with drive-to, ski-in/ski-out accommodations. The resort is well known Read more...

Situated on a northern facing hill, located on the west side of Innisfail, the ski hill backs onto Mud Lake and the Innisfail Golf Course. To our benefit the northern aspect of the hill accumulates and collects snow that is kept in the shadows during the peak months of winter. Being as the ski hill is completely dependent on natural snow this works greatly in our favour Read more...

Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park started in 1960 and is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and a hard working crew of staff. Over the years Nitehawk has grown from a quaint ski hill to a multi-purpose recreational area and facility. Nitehawk offers nine exciting runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, and a large variety of terrain park Read more...

Spring Lake ski Hill is excited to open for the 2024/25 season. Spring Hill has been run by volunteers and welcomes Downhill skiers and boarders and have a great Beginner Hill. For the Cross Country skier we hope to offer over 10km of groomed trails (please join our board if you would like to see this feature revived). There are Read more...

Winter fun for the whole family awaits you at Canyon! Canyon Ski Resort is Alberta’s largest non-mountain ski area with 538 feet of vertical and 23 runs; everyone gets a slope to suit their preference! Canyon proudly offers over 80 acres of skiable terrain, with 6 lifts to get you there. With an extensive lighting system illuminating your way, you Read more...

Misty Ridge is located North of Barrhead Alberta on the Athabasca River.  The ski area is a non-profit community ski hill, run mostly by volunteers. In 2019 a T-Bar was added to the ski hill.  Snow making helps to create a good snow base. Read more...

Uncrowded, Unspoiled and Even Better at Night!  Pass Powderkeg is your Friendly Neighbourhood Ski Hill. Welcome to the PPK, the perfect place for families to ski and ride! Opened in 1938, Pass Powderkeg is located in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass in SW Alberta, about 140 km from Lethbridge and just 230 km from Calgary. Pass Powderkeg is a community-owned ski area, Read more...

Located only one hour north of Edmonton, this ski hill spreads over 140 acres and offers 24 downhill runs, 15 km of scenic cross country ski trails, snowshoe trails and a tubing hill. For those who crave a challenge, the main terrain park has “hits”, “rails”, and “funboxes”. There is also a mini park with small features for those who Read more...

Nestled in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown river valley, the Edmonton Ski Club has been a cornerstone of the city’s winter sports scene since 1911. As we look forward to a carbon-neutral future, our historic lodge has made way for an interim day lodge, offering upgraded facilities for the 2024/25 season. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels can enjoy our Read more...

What started in the 1960s as Paskapoo Hill where Calgarians learned to ski, has evolved into a world-class recreational mecca. People of all ages can learn to ski or snowboard, practice mogul runs and train to be on the podium on Western Canada’s largest halfpipe. WinSport Canada Olympic Park prides itself for its perfectly groomed corduroy snow. There are 14 Read more...

Set in the beautiful Battle River Valley come and enjoy the fun with your whole family. All trails are patrolled by qualified Ski Patrol offering excellent terrain for skiers and snowboarders from beginner through expert.  Full snowmaking capabilities and excellent grooming allows good, consistent snow conditions from late December – March. Facilities include: Day Lodge; Full Concession and Rental Shop.  Read more...

Little Smoky Ski Area offers great skiing and snowboarding at a very affordable price. It is a family orientated environment with great home cooking in our Hilltop Cafe. The tube run offers great fun for any age or skill level. There is a range of rentals as well as a full ski school for skiing and snowboarding. We are centrally located Read more...

Skiing & Snowboarding Rabbit Hill Snow Resort is the largest Capital Region Ski and Snowboard Resort located in the scenic North Saskatchewan River valley 15 minutes South West of Edmonton. Rabbit Hill offers over 40 acres of ski and snowboard trails as well as one of the best Terrain Parks in Western Canada. Need some lessons? No problem. Rabbit Hill’s Read more...

Alberta’s newest ski area in La Crete. The conditions of our ski hill require a unique solution to move guests. Utilizing two snowcats and custom built sleighs, enjoy a one- of-a-kind experience to get to the summit! We are planning and fundraising to provide a rope tow for the Bunny Hill and Terrain Park. In the meantime it means that Read more...

Mt Norquay is Banff’s closest ski resort and is only an hour drive from Calgary. Celebrating their ninety-fifth season, Norquay has long been known as a family fun destination. From gentle green runs, rolling blue groomers, to some of the best challenging steeps of the World Famous Lone Pine that overlooks the beautiful Town of Banff, Norquay has a great Read more...

Families and groups with a variety of abilities can ski and snowboard together in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whispering Pines Ski Hill is located near Worsley, in the North West Peace River Country in the Clear Hills. Whispering Pines Ski Hill features 1 Chair lift, 1 T-Bar a Handle Tow, a fully equipped lodge, chalet, rental shop, ski and Read more...

A community operated hill for 40 years offering many runs from beginner to expert serviced by a t-bar, 2 platters and a beginner tow. There is more than 20,000 feet of groomed terrain. There is a Terrain Park including more than 10 features. Come and enjoy special events throughout the season like the Family Day Races. Read more...

One big hill and all natural snow. Offering a variety of runs ranging from: advanced, intermediate and beginner. We have a main lodge facility offering ski and snowboard rentals; lessons for individuals or groups. Our hours of operation are weekends and local school holidays. Read more...

At Snow Valley, we Make Winter Fun! As Edmonton’s busiest outdoor winter recreation area, we feature two carpet lifts, a triple chair, and a quad chair. Enjoy the fully-groomed slopes on various levels of terrain, including both a beginner terrain park and full park. Indoors, our 17,000 sq. ft. lodge has a full-service tech and rental shop, Guest Services, Training Read more...

Fort McMurray’s Vista Ridge ski area boasts 60 skiable acres, featuring two quad chairlifts.  The ski area also offers a beginner area serviced by 3 conveyor lifts, a terrain park and a 4-lane Tube Park with conveyor lift.  There are two warming huts at the base area and a covered community ice rink. Vista Ridge is located 15 km East Read more...

Long Lake Ski Area will not be open for the 2023/24 Season. Long Lake is a great place to take the family and enjoy a treasure in our backyard. The runs cover over 30 acres and there is terrain for every ability. Long Lake is a friendly, family-oriented ski area where lift lines are short and smiles are contagious. There is a Read more...

Vast and varied, pristine and inspirational, a friendly wilderness that’s authentically Canadian. Lake Louise Ski Resort welcomes you with big smiles and open chairs. Located in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, let the legendary 4,200 skiable acres of world-class terrain speak for itself, while Mother Nature does the rest. Lake Louise’s unique layout with beginner, intermediate and expert runs Read more...

Home to three sprawling mountains that provide distinct, uninterrupted views, Banff Sunshine Village sits on the continental divide allowing you to ski and snowboard in both Alberta and BC at the same time. Located 8km west of Banff, Sunshine proudly offers 12 lifts and 138 runs; it is a prime location for skiers and snowboarders to spend an entire weekend Read more...

Gwynne Valley Ski Area is a family oriented hill run purely by volunteers in the heart of Gwynne Valley. Read more...

Misery Mountain Ski Area is situated right in the town of Peace River, Alberta. An easy 486 km drive north-west of Edmonton and 195 km north-east of Grande Prairie; the Peace River valley and Misery Mountain are a beautiful sight after your drive. Misery Mountain Ski Area offers the most vertical descent in northern Alberta, with two t-bars, a quad chairlift, Read more...

Kinosoo Ridge has served as North Eastern Alberta’s premiere downhill ski facility for 35 years. There are 13 runs of varied skiing ability. Many runs are fully lit for the night and most are serviced by snowmaking capabilities ensuring great snow conditions for the entire season. Kinosoo Ridge features terrain parks (helmets recommended), tube park and new lodge. Read more...

Mount Joy Snow Resort is operated and maintained by volunteers.  Located only 20 minutes Southwest  from the City of Lloydminster, it’s an affordable ski hill for the whole family to enjoy. The Hill is equipped with a Rope Tow & T-Bar with runs to accommodate all levels. The Ski & Snowboard Rental Shop is equipped to ensure all ages can Read more...

Located just round the corner from Elkwater, in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Hidden Valley offers 660ft of winter playground. You will be skiing the highest point between the Rockies and New Labrador with stunning views across the prairies. Hidden Valley offers a café, lodge, snow school, rental shop, terrain park and consistent snow conditions. The runs are diverse and promote Read more...

Sunridge is Edmonton’s premiere local ski area with winter activities for all ages and abilities.  There are six lifts, which includes a triple chairlift, a new quad chairlift, and two carpet lifts that take you quickly up the hill and 12 runs and two terrain parks offer lots of fun on the way down. There is a dedicated skiercross course Read more...

The Gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the proud site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, Nakiska features some of the best cruising and carving trails in the Rockies. A great resort to learn the sport of skiing and snowboarding with wide-open runs groomed to perfection. As the closest ski resort to Calgary, it is a family favourite not only because Read more...