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Ski resorts for beginners in Western Canada

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in Western Canada - beginner ski resorts Western Canada

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Ski resorts for beginners in Western Canada – Beginners Big White

Ski resorts for beginners in Western Canada – Beginners Panorama

Ski resorts for beginners in Western Canada – Beginners Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Ski resorts for beginners in Western Canada – Beginners SilverStar

Ski resorts for beginners in Western Canada – Beginners Lake Louise

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts Western Canada

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Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Big White

The Big White ski resort is perfect for beginners. It is possible to ski almost the entire ski resort… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18.9 km(18 %)
	Overall: 105 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Panorama

The lower part of the ski resort of Panorama is ideal for beginners. There are lots of easy and wide… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner31.2 km(28 %)
	Overall: 112 km

1. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Red Mountain Resort – Rossland

Red Mountain Resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners start out at the moving carpet in the learning… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(17 %)
	Overall: 120 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

SilverStar

The SilverStar ski resort is a beginners’ paradise. Around the village, there are moving carpets, very… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(17 %)
	Overall: 115 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Lake Louise

Beginners can find perfect terrain in the Sunny Side Area at the base station in the ski resort of… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner35 km(25 %)
	Overall: 139 km

1. Banff Sunshine

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Banff Sunshine

Almost the entire Sunshine Village ski resort is very well suited for beginners (excluding Goat's Eye… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner25 km(23 %)
	Overall: 109 km

1. Whistler Blackcomb

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Whistler Blackcomb

Beginners can ski throughout almost the entire Whistler Blackcomb ski resort on easy slopes. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner40 km(20 %)
	Overall: 200 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Kimberley

The Kimberley ski resort is optimally suited for beginners because they can explore the entire resort… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(19 %)
	Overall: 80 km

1. Canada Olympic Park – Calgary

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Canada Olympic Park – Calgary

Beginners can ski the entire ski hill and can also practice at the 4 people movers. more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3.5 km(88 %)
	Overall: 4 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Nakiska

Nakiska ski resort is ideal for beginners. There are people movers right at the base station of the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4.2 km(17 %)
	Overall: 25 km

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Sun Peaks

The Sun Peaks ski resort is a paradise for beginners. The entire ski resort can be explored on easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner13.5 km(10 %)
	Overall: 135 km

1. Marmot Basin – Jasper

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Marmot Basin – Jasper

Beginners can explore almost the entire Marmot Basin ski resort on easy slopes. The lifts can all be… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner26 km(29 %)
	Overall: 91 km

13. Whitewater – Nelson

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Whitewater – Nelson

Beginners can practise their first turns in a very peaceful setting at the Hummer Handle Tow beside… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(20 %)
	Overall: 50 km

13. Mt. Norquay – Banff

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Mt. Norquay – Banff

Beginners are ideally catered for near the Cascade Lodge at the Cascade Chair and at the Sundance… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(33 %)
	Overall: 30 km

13. Mount Seymour

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Mount Seymour

Beginners can ski the entire ski resort on Mount Seymour. Easy slopes lead down from the highest point… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(39 %)
	Overall: 23 km

13. Cypress Mountain

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Cypress Mountain

Both sides of the Cypress Mountain resort are suitable for beginners. There is a large beginner area… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6.6 km(13 %)
	Overall: 51 km

13. Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

The 15.2 km long Last Spike slope from the peak to the base is the longest slope and is also suitable… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner16 km(29 %)
	Overall: 55 km

13. Kicking Horse – Golden

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Kicking Horse – Golden

Beginners will find their terrain in the lower area of the ski resort. There are many wide and easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(20 %)
	Overall: 100 km

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Fernie

The entire Lower Mountain area and the base station area are very suitable for beginners. In addition… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner42 km(30 %)
	Overall: 142 km

13. Castle Mountain

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Castle Mountain

Beginners will find some very easy and wide slopes directly in the base area at the Green Chair and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner9 km(10 %)
	Overall: 94 km

21. Grouse Mountain

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Grouse Mountain

There are easy slopes at the Screaming Eagle and the Greenway Chair. Beginners will find what they are… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner5.2 km(16 %)
	Overall: 33 km

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