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Western Canada: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Western Canada.

21 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Whistler Blackcomb
Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Panorama Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars SilverStar Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Lake Louise Western Canada: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Banff Sunshine

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Best lifts in Western Canada

1-21 out of 21 ski resorts
1. Whistler Blackcomb
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Squamish-Lillooet
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Whistler Blackcomb
There are almost exclusively modern chairlifts at the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort. The special… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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16
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2. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The ski resort of Panorama is connected by chairlifts. From the valley, two detachable (fast) 4-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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6
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2. SilverStar
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan North Okanagan
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
SilverStar
The Des Schumann Summit Express 8-person gondola lift and the Comet Express 6-person chairlift provide… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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2. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
The Front Side of the ski resort of Lake Louise is completely linked by fast 4-person and 6-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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8
3
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2. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads from the base station over a middle station to Sunshine Village.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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2. Grouse Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grouse Mountain
You can take either the red aerial tramway (Skyride) or the 8-person gondola up to Grouse Mountain… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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2. Cypress Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cypress Mountain
Mount Strachan and Black Mountain are each accessed with a detachable quad chairlift. Additional quad… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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2. Big White
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Big White
The 8-person Lara's Gondola lift connects Happy Valley with the Village Centre. In the ski resort… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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10
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2. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
The 8-person Revelation I + II gondola lifts take you comfortably up to the Revelstoke Mountain Resort… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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3
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2. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
Almost the entire ski resort can be accessed with the Golden Eagle 8-person gondola lift. Additional… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

1
3
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2. Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
North America Canada Alberta Calgary Region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Canada Olympic Park – Calgary
Modern quad chair lifts provide access to the entire ski area. There are also several people movers. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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4
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2. Nakiska
North America Canada Alberta Kananaskis Country
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nakiska
The Nakiska ski resort is accessed with three detachable (high speed) quad chairlifts. The chairlifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

4
2
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2. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
Two detachable (high speed) quad chairlifts go up to the ski resort from Sun Peaks Village. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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2. Marmot Basin – Jasper
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Marmot Basin – Jasper
The longest detachable quad chairlift in Canada is found at the Marmot Basin ski resort. The Canadian… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

6
1
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15. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
The complete Red Mountain Resort ski area is accessed by fixed-grip (slow) chairlifts. There is also a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
1
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15. Whitewater – Nelson
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Whitewater – Nelson
The entire Whitewater ski resort is connected by slow chairlifts. There is also a practice lift. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
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15. Mt. Norquay – Banff
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Mt. Norquay – Banff
One fast (detachable) 4-person chairlift, two slow (fixed) 4-person chairlifts and one 2-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
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15. Mount Seymour
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Mount Seymour
In the Mount Seymour ski resort, there is a detachable quad chairlift, a quad chairlift and one older… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

3
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15. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
The detachable North Star Express quad chairlift provides quick access to the Kimberley ski resort.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
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15. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Fernie
Fernie has two high speed quad chairlifts, which provide access to the Timber Bowl, Siberia Bowl and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Cat-skiing

7
2
1
Details
15. Castle Mountain
North America Canada Alberta Southern Alberta
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Castle Mountain
The entire Castle Mountain ski resort is accessed with four fixed-grip triple and double chairlifts,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6
  • Cat-skiing

4
1
1
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