Western Canada is home to some of the best ski resorts in the world, with majestic mountain ranges and world-class facilities attracting skiers and snowboarders from all over the globe. While winter is the peak season for skiing, spring skiing is equally thrilling and offers a unique experience and in some locations lasts well into May. Here are our top 10 best places for spring skiing in Western Canada.

Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America and is known for its vast terrain, excellent snow conditions, and stunning scenery. In spring, the resort offers a range of activities including skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. The resort also has an extensive après ski scene with lively bars and restaurants. It’s impossible not to include Whistler in a conversation about spring skiing. It is at the top of anyone and everyone’s list, and last year the season on the glacier didn’t even finish up until mid-July! The largest resort, an actual glacier, and a huge base mean that the spring ski season will be epic this year as will the party at the base of the hill as it is every year.

Whistler spring skiing good times

Look no further to satisfy spring skiing desires than the venerable Canadian Rockies resorts Sunshine Village, Mt. Norquay, and Lake Louise. With a ski season that normally extends well into May, as soon as the mercury peaks its little head above zero, the festivities get rather exuberant at the base of all three hills in the Banff-Lake Louise area. Here, daytime temperatures average around 8 degrees in April and up to 14 in May, while the snow remains. It’s the longest non-glacial ski season in North America and it makes for some pretty serious fun.

Festivities at Lake Louise Ski Resort include a Cardboard Box Downhill Derby scheduled for May 7. 

For something more family-oriented, Mt. Norquay will be open for spring skiers until April 23 and even offers a special Easter celebration on the slopes for the little grommets in the family on Easter weekend.

Just down the highway, Banff Sunshine Village offers up the longest season extending all the way to late May. There is also the annual Slush Cup, a nine-decade tradition at Sunshine, held on closing day (May 20). Think pond skimming and a big party.

Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the rugged Canadian Rockies and is known for its deep powder, challenging terrain, and stunning scenery. The resort has a range of ski runs for all levels, including beginner-friendly slopes and challenging black diamonds. The resort also has a lively après ski scene, with a range of restaurants and bars. Circle April 15 and 16 on the calendar and head to Fernie Alpine Resort for their epic season-ending party Fernival. The massive blowout includes a closing weekend of skiing as well as the annual Raging Elk Powder Pedal Paddle Relay Race that sees one to five people ski, bike, paddle, and run in this fun, competitive race and plenty of live bands and ski boot dancing. On day two, it’s time to get wet with the Coca-Cola Slope Soaker.

Fernie powder days in the spring

Sun Peaks Resort is located in the interior of British Columbia and is known for its sunny weather and excellent spring skiing conditions. The resort has a range of terrain for all levels, including beginner-friendly slopes and challenging black diamonds. The resort also has a range of après ski activities, including ice skating and snowshoeing.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is known for its deep powder, challenging terrain, and stunning scenery. The resort is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and offers a range of terrain for all levels. The resort also has a range of après ski activities, as well as heli-skiing and snowmobiling. The spring season is fantastic as the fresh powder just keeps falling in this area. Revelstoke boasts the longest vertical in North America.

Big White Ski Resort is located in the interior of British Columbia and is known for its excellent spring skiing conditions and family-friendly atmosphere. The resort has a range of terrain for all levels, including beginner-friendly slopes and challenging black diamonds. The resort also has a range of après ski activities, including ice skating and tubing.

Big White

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is known for its challenging terrain, steep slopes, and incredible powder. The resort is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The resort also has a range of après ski activities, including heli-skiing and snowmobiling.

Marmot Basin is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and is known for its excellent spring skiing conditions and stunning alpine scenery. The resort has a range of terrain for all levels, including beginner-friendly slopes and challenging black diamonds. The resort also has a range of après ski activities, including hot springs and ice skating.

SilverStar Mountain Resort is located in the interior of British Columbia and is known for its excellent spring skiing conditions, colorful buildings, and charming village atmosphere. The resort has a range of terrain for all levels, including beginner-friendly slopes and challenging black diamonds. The resort also has a range of après ski activities, including ice skating and snowshoeing. SilverStar has announced it's extending the season until April 16 this year because of the incredible snowfall the area has received. In addition, springtime fun includes the SEISMIC Spring Sessions festival that runs over three weekends — March 16-18, March 24-26, and March 31-April 2.

From the majestic Canadian Rockies to the charming village atmosphere of SilverStar Mountain Resort, each resort offers its unique features, including excellent spring skiing conditions, stunning alpine scenery, challenging terrain, and a range of après ski activities.