{"id":57636,"date":"2016-12-02T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-08T13:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T18:52:21","slug":"8-hidden-gem-ski-destinations-you-have-to-check-out-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/planning-for-a-big-trip\/8-hidden-gem-ski-destinations-you-have-to-check-out-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Hidden Gem Ski Destinations You Have to Check Out in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/travel-tips\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Travel Tips<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">8 Hidden Gem Ski Destinations You Have to Check Out in Canada<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Ailsa Ross<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-thumbnail-2.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-thumbnail-2.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-thumbnail-2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-thumbnail-2.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=8 Hidden Gem Ski Destinations You Have to Check Out in Canada &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/planning-for-a-big-trip\/8-hidden-gem-ski-destinations-you-have-to-check-out-in-canada\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/planning-for-a-big-trip\/8-hidden-gem-ski-destinations-you-have-to-check-out-in-canada\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published December 2, 2016 \u2022 7 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>From a Pacific island co-op to a Qu\u00e9bec hill known for its perfect glades, here are the secret ski destinations we love. They&#8217;re hidden gems where the locals are friendly and the caf\u00e9s are independent, where the views look out to some of the most beautiful places in the country, and where the lack of lift lines leaves those bluebird days wide open for skiing some of the best powder on Earth. Some of these resorts are brilliant for families; others are better suited to those who&#8217;ve been riding for a few years. Which spot would you love to ski?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">British Columbia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymountaincoop.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Shames Mountain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Northern BC&#8217;s Skeena Valley in the Coast Mountain Range and expect no lift lines, just the kind of deep, consistent snowpack more famous resorts can only dream of; Shames gets 12 glorious meters of powder every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This community-owned resort is open on weekends only, but worth the trip as it provides an unrivalled 7,800 acres of unpatrolled backcountry powder. There&#8217;s a kid-friendly ski school, 28 runs and natural glades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35km east of the slopes \u2014 and home to 11,000 Kitselas, loggers, and ski bums \u2014 you&#8217;ll want to make the town of Terrace your base. It&#8217;s really laid-back, a bit like Nelson or Canmore before word got out and housing prices skyrocketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>$52.38, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountcain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mount Cain Alpine Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who wouldn&#8217;t want to go skiing on a Pacific island? A few hours north of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island&#8217;s Mount Cain Alpine Resort has a peak elevation second only to Whistler-Blackcomb&#8217;s, and the views from the slopes \u2014 all jagged peaks and tangled forest \u2014 are amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no chairlifts \u2014 just a couple of T-bars and a beginner&#8217;s tow \u2014 this is a low-key but great resort. Built by loggers 35 years ago and run by a local co-op today, Mount Cain&#8217;s open weekends and select Mondays only, which means you&#8217;re practically guaranteed fresh powder on its 21 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a holiday of your Vancouver Island stay, you could mix up your ski destinations with stays at both Mount Cain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountwashington.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Mount Washington Alpine Resort<\/u><\/a>, or spend midweek surfing in Tofino; the swell&#8217;s typically at its best and most consistent in winter. Just remember your booties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t expect mediocre $20 burgers on the hill. Head to the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountcain.com\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57636-54aaf8e5\" data-dig-label=\"Cain Cafe\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Cain Cafe<\/a><\/u> for housemade huevos rancheros, organic coffee, and locally-brewed kombucha. Friday night is jam night at the lodge. Stay by the hill one of the half dozen cabins, or at the hostel-style accommodations to get in on the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>$49.50, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/08\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-3-1540-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alberta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skicastle.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Castle Mountain Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directly across the Continental Divide from Fernie, southwest Alberta&#8217;s Castle Mountain is known for its long, steep runs: The Desperado is the most continuous vertical ski run on the continent, with 1,700 vertical feet at 38 degrees. Lots of people love how much they can practice their turns here, but \u2014 even though there are a couple of green runs and a little bunny slope \u2014 this probably isn&#8217;t the ideal hill for taking little kids or beginners. Saying that, intermediates and above will love it here. Expect no high-speed lifts and no quaint resort village, no glitz and also, no lines. Instead \u2014 78 trails, 8 alpine bowls, and an average 9 meters of snow each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the windiest spots in Canada, and that&#8217;s a good thing. Those Chinooks often whip up the powder and cover old tracks on the runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apr\u00e8s isn&#8217;t super strong in your base town of Pincher Creek, 30 minutes east. Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeosPubAndGrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Leo&#8217;s Pub and Grill<\/u><\/a> on a weekend, though, and you&#8217;ll no doubt find a bit of a party going. Or set off early from Calgary, 2.5 hours north, and make Castle Mountain a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>$74, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skimarmot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Marmot Basin<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 86 runs, two terrain parks, and 7 lifts, Marmot Basin is a decently-sized resort. A solid all-rounder with 3,000 vertical feet across 1,675 acres of terrain in the heart of the Canadian Rockies&#8217; biggest national park, it goes without saying that the mountain views from the slopes are exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marmot&#8217;s also really well geared for kids. All the instructors are trained to work with children, and for 4 and 5 year olds there&#8217;s <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skimarmot.com\/plan-your-visit\/child-care\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57636-9163d113\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Little Rascals Nursery\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Little Rascals Nursery<\/a><\/u>: You get to spend the day riding the powder stashes at Eagles East and Caribou Knoll; the little ones get supervised nursery care, a couple of ski lessons, and lunch with their new friends. Teens will probably want to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skimarmot.com\/mountain\/ski-school\/terrain-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Terrain Park intro<\/u><\/a> where they&#8217;ll learn the foundations and basic moves with pro freestyle instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 minutes away is Jasper, a sweet little mountain town which prides itself on being the kind of place that doesn&#8217;t have a Starbucks or McDonald&#8217;s. The local Legion is the social hub, with great bands playing nearly every weekend. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.athabascahotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Athabasca Hotel<\/u><\/a> (locally known as the Atha-B) is an another solid late night hub, and their breakfasts \u2014 especially the eggs Benedict \u2014 is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For properly good sushi \u2014 not just tourist town good sushi \u2014 head to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/jasper\/dining\/okasushi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Oka<\/u><\/a> at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, an excellent one-man operation run by Chef Tatsuhiko Okaki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>$89.95; $67.50 from January 14 &#8211; 29, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/08\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-2-1540-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qu\u00e9bec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montsutton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mont Sutton<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple of minutes outside the village of Sutton, and only 90 minutes southeast of Montreal, Mont Sutton resort has 60 downhill runs spread across 230 acres, with solid options for both beginners and experts (15 easy and 16 extreme trails).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a brilliant family-friendly option: There&#8217;s a learning skills park for little ones as well as a daycare and family zone, but what Sutton&#8217;s really known for is its glades. Consistently winning the resort plaudits from the ski magazines, 45% of its runs are tree-lined, which is super for conserving the snow, protecting you from any wind, and for giving you the feeling of being close to nature while you ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>$62.60, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chic-chac.com\/en\/ski-and-snowboard1\/skimontmiller\/\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Miller Mountain <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In eastern Qu\u00e9bec&#8217;s remote Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula, Miller Mountain is surrounded by the Chic-Chocs, which are some of the highest mountains in the province. This resort gets an average 5.16 meters of snow a season, more than any other resort in Qu\u00e9bec, and it&#8217;s suitably proud that here you only ever ski on natural snow \u2014 no snow cannons, ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hillside town of Murdochville has a population of less than a 1,000, so don&#8217;t expect any wild after-parties. Saying that, you can always bring the party with you. Miller Mountain is closed weekdays&#8230;unless you and 24 friends come and have the hill opened just for your group. Imagine 22 runs and a 280-metre vertical drop, just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>Approx $30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.searchmont.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Searchmont Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mountains of the Great Canadian Shield, Searchmont is a great all-rounder. It gets the highest average snowfall of any resort in Ontario \u2014 3.36 meters \u2014 there are 18 long runs, a solid 750 vertical feet of riding, and fun annual events like March Break \u2014 a retro-party where everyone gets in costume. It&#8217;s also solidly kid-friendly, with a highly-rated ski school for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hill is 40 minutes north of Sault Ste Marie. Northern Ontario&#8217;s third-biggest city is pretty sleepy, but that doesn&#8217;t really matter when the surrounding area is so beautiful. While you&#8217;re in town, go check out <a href=\"https:\/\/loplops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Loplops<\/u><\/a>, a hip art gallery, martini lounge, and music venue where the beer comes from local microbreweries and the wine list is award winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong>$55 on weekdays, $60 on weekends, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/08\/hidden-gen-ski-destinations-1-1540-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atlantic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skimarble.com\/rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/skimarble.com\/app\/the-mountain\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57636-d55e9e13\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Marble Mountain\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Marble Mountain<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlantic Canada isn&#8217;t known for its skiing, but there are a smattering of decent resorts across the islands. On Newfoundland&#8217;s rugged west coast, Marble Mountain is the largest, with 39 runs across 225 acres. It also gets a respectable 5 meters of snow a year and has the biggest vertical drop \u2014 519 meters \u2014 of the east coast resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steady Brook is 7km west. The snowiest town in Atlantic Canada, the local nightlife isn&#8217;t exactly thumping like St. John&#8217;s, but Broadway&#8217;s a hot drinking spot, and you&#8217;ll get excellent seafood at just about any of the local restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head here and you&#8217;re less than an hour from Gros Morne National Park, where you can go cross-country skiing in one of the country&#8217;s finest wilderness areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day pass: <\/strong> $60, though check the website as prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"645\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/IAV_ReAvion_Infinite_ENG_2000px_RGB-11.png?w=1024\" alt=\"RBC Avion\u00ae. 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