Western Canada Ski Resorts Ranked: 2025-26
We rank the Western Canada ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Mountain Review: Nakiska
This Alberta resort offers convenient slopes close to Calgary and higher-quality terrain than a typical local hill, but it’s no match for nearby destinations further west in the Canadian Rockies.
Getting to Western Canada Ski Resorts: A Comprehensive Guide
Reaching Western Canada’s notoriously remote mountains can be challenging, but with a bit of planning, it’s more than feasible to make it to the vast majority of these destinations.