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# Top Ten Canadian Shred Areas!

By [Mark Tilden (@markt4)](https://listium.com/@markt4)

405 views · 0 likes  
Published 25 September 2019 · Updated 25 September 2019

Category: sports / skiing

In search of Canadian steep and deep

## Items

### 1. [Whistler/Blackomb](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/1/whistlerblackomb)

Item ID: `1`

- Description:
  > 2H North of Vancouver, BC., the town of Whistler is nestled between North America's highest twin peaks; Whistler and Blackomb. 
  > 
  > There is a wide array of ski-in/ski-out lodging and enough bars, boutiques, restaurants and spas to apease non-adrenaline senses alike.
- Elevation: 7165 ft
- vertical drop: 5052 ft
- Avg Snowfall: 11.2 m
- Snow consistency: Heavy
- Skiable terrain: 3,307 ha.
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kzlrcoukzrvjmvotv0bg.jpg)
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So happy with this experience!","time":1568321615},{"author\_name":"Yeddy Seinfeld","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107853944164127321048/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-HXtkkhM8nl8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/9YOOxsvZ6f0/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"4 weeks ago","text":"World class ski resort with year round entertainment. Unfortunately the crowds and prices take away from the overall experience. Highly recommend skiing here. On a good powder day.","time":1566854605},{"author\_name":"Bill McBay CFP CLU CHS CEA CFDS","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112944044806916688634/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-rlEXHiuyIN4/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/URQ7ACSPypI/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a week ago","text":"Such an amazing place!  Even though the weather was cold and wet, the experience was simply incredible. The suspension bridge was well worth the trip. It’s too bad we couldn’t see below us, or maybe it wasn’t too bad?? We will have to come back and try it again on our next trip. Hopefully sunny and warm!","time":1568479985},{"author\_name":"Marion Anderson","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110302329303895101235/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Dp0lq4hKfE/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/rkEFdpdQv1A/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Great day on the mountains. We took the Village Gondola up Whistler Mountain. Lunch at the Roundhouse, drinks at the Umbrella Bar where we enjoyed the view. Then we took the Peak to Peak Gondola over to Blackberry Mountain. We then took the Blackcomb Gondola down Blackcomb Mountain. Spectacular scenery. We then walked back along  lovely path which took us over the Fitzsimmons Creek. Highly recommend this route.","time":1565466083},{"author\_name":"Jake M Feasey","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100671000265880006306/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZJ-spWx3Mqw/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/K3h9ixCLI\_0/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"The ultimate Mountain Biking resort, what more can be said! \\nThe bike park is incredible, the village is brilliant with lots of stuff going on and plenty of resources.\\nA ridiculous amount of trails for riding/running outside of the park too, all of which are possible better than stuff in the park!","time":1564656459}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=418445190373247914","user\_ratings\_total":2690,"utc\_offset":-420,"vicinity":"4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler","website":"http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-420,"searchTerm":"Whistler Blackcomb, Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆

### 2. [Fernie Alpine](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/2/fernie-alpine)

Item ID: `2`

- Description:
  > In the southeastern corner of BC, lies a western town with history, charm and chamapgne powder that blankets the topography at an unparalled frequency!
  > 
  > About 3.5 hours SSW of Calgary, Ab. You will find Fernie nestled in the beautiful, sometimes treacherous, Crowsnest Pass.
- Elevation: 2134 m
- vertical drop: 1082
- Avg Snowfall: 8.8 m
- Snow consistency: Champagne-Average
- Skiable terrain: 1,103
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/myic0nvhmjmpnqmmyvcy.jpg)
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Quiet and peaceful.\\nRestaurant was great.","time":1562766112},{"author\_name":"M Taylor","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102601492177579090837/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh5.ggpht.com/-GFzktFKPTLg/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/lBC-RMzdTsE/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"We spent our first time in Fernie in the summer season, so naturally, we booked the Aerial Park experience. It was so much fun and the tour guides were amazing. Friendly, helpful, and hilarious. 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Dog friendly, unless they don't like the sound of pneumatic drills and old miners.","time":1562468292},{"author\_name":"Trent Wall","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104846988496372257539/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.ggpht.com/-ku8lKIiEmrI/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/KblNkaJGrvU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Great easy trails for small kids. Magical Old Growth Forest is worth the extra effort. Staff, all over the hill, were very helpful!","time":1565905887}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=5467337791845971356","user\_ratings\_total":827,"utc\_offset":-360,"vicinity":"5339 Fernie Ski Hill Road, Fernie","website":"http://www.skifernie.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-360,"searchTerm":"Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie Ski Hill Road, Fernie, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★★

### 3. [Revelstoke](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/6/revelstoke)

Item ID: `6`

- Description:
  > Out in the far flung northern (ish) wilderness of BC lies North america's newest ski resort that boasts the most snow, the most vertical, and the most incline (oh, and some fine helicopter skiing too!). 
  > 
  > But you gotta' want it.  631 km's from Vancouver, BC; 413 km's from Calgary, Ab; 200 km away from a connecting flight to Kelowna BC.
  > 
  > The best snow often requires work and dedication.
- Elevation: 2225 m
- vertical drop: 1,1713 m
- Avg Snowfall: 14 m
- Snow consistency: Average
- Skiable terrain: 1,214 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xgsy2bujiez9xkhyhi4g.jpg)
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Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. During shoulder season, multi-ride passes are available. In the Summer, the Silver mountain pass may be your best bet.","time":1564593524},{"author\_name":"Chad Andriowski","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105972624309071106651/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o-yWisKeaB8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/ACHi3rfTIAUICyNM6q7noKky6K41gK5HKA/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"The mountain biking is really good. A nicely graded up track with shade most of the way up and then some incredibly fun, and not too technical, downhill. I'm more of a trail rider generally, but was able to handle the big berms and most jumps just fine on my trail bike.","time":1566401736},{"author\_name":"Brennen Keast","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112904947619001500491/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mBz6QbGHllq2XjVadiUuIWMH2X2d5KGy5xFQBrl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"Fantastic place to stay! We were incredibly pleased with the two bedroom suite we stayed in. The staff were very helpful as well. \\nI really enjoyed being able to cook in our suite so we weren't eating out for every single meal of our extended trip. The local grocery stores were in good proximity to the resort. \\nAccess to the gondola and Pipe coaster were all on site. Beautiful look out spots, delicious food at the restaurants, and people genuinely looked happy to be there. \\nGreat for families, couples retreats, or single traveller getaway.\\nWe are already looking forward to returning!","time":1562361109},{"author\_name":"Noël Green","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107428928129264063092/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mBChg\_cmCrtbQDfSESyf5RTXb1bfaQ0Uw\_gVVv6Vw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"We had so much fun here! The pipe coaster is amazing and so much fun! We got the silver pass and did as many activities as we could before the rain came! Be aware that everything shuts down at the slightest bit of rain.","time":1566687259},{"author\_name":"Brandi Povitz","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111198076138305341173/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2xCgoIWq4TE/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/ACHi3rd1fxf2JW19kdiUQf7WJUyvw34uTA/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"Tons of activities, comfortable accommodations, decent food and great patios. Pool was nice and warm. Part is what makes it great is the town of Revelstoke. For a small town they had tons of activities from music downtown every night, to the train museum, tons of walking and bike paths, well equipped and maintained playgrounds and lots of restaurants, not to mention a fun Canada Day party in the park with kids activities and live music and a parade. Definitely recommend as a family trip or weekend getaway.","time":1562121258}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","lodging","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=7921539357697685564","user\_ratings\_total":1596,"utc\_offset":-420,"vicinity":"2950 Camozzi Road, Revelstoke","website":"http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-420,"searchTerm":"Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Camozzi Road, Revelstoke, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★★

### 4. [Kicking Horse](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/7/kicking-horse)

Item ID: `7`

- Description:
  > This little Gem outside of Golden BC, is a 3h drive from Calgary, Ab.
  > Mainly expert terrain, lots of it, and a north facing mountain offer perks for powderhounds.
- Elevation: 2450 m
- vertical drop: 1260 m
- Avg Snowfall: 7 m
- Snow consistency: Champgne-Average
- Skiable terrain: 1,113 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rkijzuj61wsbsevpz0ph.jpg)
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Beautiful accommodations.  Stunning view of the mountains. Nestled away up on the slopes.  Complete with several restaurants, shops, and incredible activities.  Right now mountain biking (various trails according to ability), ski lift to grizzly bear habitat., Gondola lifts to mountain bike trails and top of the mountain restaurant.  Close to 4 of the 5 National Parks. We are so happy we came","time":1567124190},{"author\_name":"Jake Walker","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106859956817311570297/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mCl7SLUMU3D0PJVhGpmc12Uxe93kl9RCHuZVPq\_6i0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"in the last week","text":"Amazing ski hill. I'm here in summer so obviously not skiing but we took the gondola to the top of the mountain and just happened to see Boo the bear on the way which killed 2 birds since we planned on trying to see him anyway. \\n\\nAmazing view at the top. Truly breathtaking.","time":1568851616},{"author\_name":"Mark McLennan","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108852969741888378956/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mBQUTG8V5po2LD6vJfyRwaXL0sNBvepXgHjYd8963w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5","rating":4,"relative\_time\_description":"in the last week","text":"Stopped by on my way through the area, the resort is beautiful, what a nice place to be. The resort was fully in summer mode and we were only there for a bite to eat and a casual look around. The road up to the resort should be a time trial course, it was glorious, the main lodge has a couple restaurants to chose form, picked the more loungey sit down place, food was... pretty good for standard pub fair, service was on the slower inattentive side. This is the first N Murray owned asset that gets less than 5 star to, but it is OK.","time":1569006434},{"author\_name":"Tonya Howe","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111522138050283718849/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mCarelqD9R6sPHBaa0NYbaV9lLSX8UMoQNy1x40m14=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Amazing!! Staff was extremely welcoming and polite. Also very knowledgeable. Environment was well kept and clean. Not to mention the scenery was just breathtaking! So worth it highly recommend","time":1565052637},{"author\_name":"Celeste Dreyer","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100324187915577494357/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e2soq6kHQw8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/ACHi3reWtWgXIct\_DwBU1NfQDg7guBrhHg/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Would recommend to anyone getting married. The staff went over and above for everything.  They were extremely accommodating, helpful, kind, and every other positive adjective you could  think of. The food was amazing. The scenery was breathtaking and I could not have imagined such a perfect wedding day.","time":1565709326}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","lodging","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=3138882638525164137","user\_ratings\_total":1525,"utc\_offset":-360,"vicinity":"1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden","website":"http://kickinghorseresort.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-360,"searchTerm":"Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆

### 5. [Red Mountain](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/0/red-mountain)

Item ID: `0`

- Description:
  > Hidden away, far from the hustle and bustle of mainstream society hides a golden ski area in plain sight.
  > 
  > Advanced and expert skiers are attracted to this legend legend of tree skiing. 
  > 
  > Castlegar is the closest regoinal airport 30 mins away while Vancouver and Calgary are both a 7 h drive (yep, right in the middle).  
  > 
  > Red doesn't typically get the crowds that other major resorts can, and the snow lasts a long time.
- Elevation: 2075 m
- vertical drop: 880 m
- Avg Snowfall: 7.5 m
- Snow consistency: Average
- Skiable terrain: 862 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/acn1cyu0olvfm7dbgr4s.jpg)
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You can't go wrong!","time":1566607856},{"author\_name":"Jason Mitchell","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100852196988028389768/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-7m45NDlQSqs/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/11cX8FApBBU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a week ago","text":"I was going to say underrated but clearly the 4.8 says otherwise. Maybe overlooked by east coasters but a great mountain.","time":1568662158},{"author\_name":"Arabella Chue","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111470928783035758514/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh5.ggpht.com/-iTEHfdO5fZw/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/HgS8JR-efOU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"8 months ago","text":"My boyfriend and I recently visited the red resort. It was my first time skiing. Everyone here was amazing! I took two ski lessons. Jean a.k.a grandpa and Natalie was awesome! I had the best time with Jean, who I call grandpa in my head. He was amazing! You definitely have to take lessons from him. I went to the blue trail just after taking a lesson from him. I absolutely fell in love with the mountain and skiing. Definitely, want to come back next time and take lessons with Jean again. Thank you Red mountain resort! I had the most fun!","time":1547704624},{"author\_name":"Erik Schjodt","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102119912405678351428/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.ggpht.com/-Dho5ThKf0oY/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/PlIvpjJ7P6Q/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"3 months ago","text":"We stayed at the Josie hotel on off season.\\nJust a nice quiet place to explore if you are looking for a summer get away.\\nWill be coming back","time":1561479928},{"author\_name":"Karine Travaillaud","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105105803150586808492/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.ggpht.com/-UqO4szax7Mo/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/l73\_c1bWzKQ/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"I stay at the nowhere hostel \\nI was running and hiking the beautiful trails in Red mtn area . A very good place to stay with excellent customer service \\nThe hostel is new and super clean","time":1563934838}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=4572312381559422687","user\_ratings\_total":470,"utc\_offset":-420,"vicinity":"4300 Red Mountain Road, Rossland","website":"http://www.redresort.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-420,"searchTerm":"RED Mountain Resort, Red Mountain Road, Rossland, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆

### 6. [Panorama Mountain Resort](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/9/panorama-mountain-resort)

Item ID: `9`

- Description:
  > Just west of the Rockies near Kootenay national Park, 3.5 hrs from calgary, Panorama stands tall.  
  > 
  > Boasting ample verticle, a quaint base village, Radium hot springs, and excellent heli-skiing nearby, Panorama has it going on.
- Elevation: 2450 m
- vertical drop: 1300 m
- Avg Snowfall: 4.8 m
- Snow consistency: Champagne-Average
- Skiable terrain: 1,152 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/znsfty2knxvkxvohsoyr.jpg)
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There is a nice paved hiking trail just off the lower parking area, that the my parents and my kids were both able to do easily, with access to the river to throw lots of rocks. The free gondola up to the resort was nice, less walking on a hot day. The kids really enjoyed the adventure area and the ice cream was the best value around. Lots to do and well worth the short drive. Next time going to spend a few dats here.","time":1565410392},{"author\_name":"Esha Princess","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115216467458292212118/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XADLgJ52dhE/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/ACHi3rfEF5XOP6dnRiuWBh99Z84Sg\_CmbA/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"4 weeks ago","text":"Amazing service overall! We stored our MTbikes at the gift shop, they’re super pleasant to deal with. From the ice cream shop to the lift itself the staff was always ready to give us excellent service. I enjoyed the Bike Trails very much! They’re very smooth and well designed (with a great view)! Absolutely loved Bazooka Joe! Can’t wait till next season!","time":1566931207},{"author\_name":"Nathan Knutson","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110240176094231566256/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mDDLBBXf3yqLwpQIzkWenbUAaxCUp-wjWvr1twVFQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":4,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Great spot for families in the summer. Lots of activities to do and can still find a quiet trail to wander down and relax. We’ll be back!","time":1566152235},{"author\_name":"Yamini Sharma","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111701094331670223650/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mC-quVe0VciRnbk-Hw8OesTkKnO-7jA8efJTMwqbQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2","rating":4,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"A beautiful and massive resort with lots to do. Just visited this long weekend with my family. Esp the gondola rides up and down were so much fun! The only minus are the rooms. We stayed in Pine Inn. The rooms lack basic amenities & there was a weird odour in the room too. Other than that a very short and pleasant trip. Recommended! 👍🏼","time":1562035818},{"author\_name":"Melaida Corpuz","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106723034947829982004/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AAuE7mCUx8FkhLIg45Z0l8AvXRm167BSs2v3tbOlUkgLfQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"This resort was like a bigger version of Lake Louise (or that's what it felt like). The runs were similar to Louise. We came with a bus load and enjoyed our condo that was nearby the lifts. We enjoyed the nightlife apres skiing with our group....maybe a little too much!  Memorable all around. We've come here in the summer too, but being a snowboarder I enjoy it in the winter more.","time":1564177239}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","lodging","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=8603694057286137070","user\_ratings\_total":933,"utc\_offset":-360,"vicinity":"2000 Panorama Drive, Panorama","website":"http://www.panoramaresort.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-360,"searchTerm":"Panorama Mountain Resort, Panorama Drive, Panorama, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★☆☆

### 7. [Lake Louise](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/3/lake-louise)

Item ID: `3`

- Description:
  > 180 km west of Calgary, in the Rockies' Banff National Park lies the majestic Lake Louise ski area. 
  > 
  > Not known for snow, but striking scenery, a vast and challenging home for  the women's FIS downhill, Lake Louise has gravitas.
- Elevation: 2637 m
- vertical drop: 991 m
- Avg Snowfall: 3.6 m
- Snow consistency: Champagne
- Skiable terrain: 1700 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/l1gdmtt8y62dbdi8a3ya.jpg)
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- Rating: ★★★☆☆

### 8. [Whitewater Ski resort](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/8/whitewater-ski-resort)

Item ID: `8`

- Description:
  > Hidden gems are a favourite of mine, and snow is the theme at this little sweet-spot. With one of the highest recorded annual snowfall Whitewater has a lot more game than it's vertical would lead one to believe.
  > 
  > Besides the snow, the backside bowl is much longer than the recorded vertical drop due to a deep valley floor much lower than the base-lodge.  Mountaineers anyone?
  > 
  > With the closest airports being calgary at 615 Km's and Castlegar regional airport at 60 KM's, you gotta really want the white stuff.
- Elevation: 2024 m
- vertical drop: 623 m
- Avg Snowfall: 13.5 m
- Snow consistency: Average
- Skiable terrain: 478 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tkvxmntx9fuls7vwgv2c.jpg)
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I thought it was super cool how so many locals show up for first snow then the slop basically becomes vacant as everyone goes to work after their first run.","time":1557353915},{"author\_name":"Dakar Hitchon","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108884156961894959833/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-5v\_iHiIJpV8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/vjuZKYtTm4s/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"This place is for full on powder hounds if you cant handle the snow you gotta go. The food you ask?? They have their own COOKBOOK if that answers the question","time":1563666628},{"author\_name":"Chris","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110805104839399035965/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-MNjkRGpq8Hc/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/4Cy84MHNT\_s/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"5 months ago","text":"It's a honey of a ski hill. It's small but that only adds to the charm in my opinion. If you ski tour then there is 10x more terrain at your ski tips. \\n\\nPretty good for kids but there's only one lift for beginner terrain and it's a bit dodgy. FYI the Summit chair is actually easier to get on when you have a little one with you and there are a couple blue square runs that are super doable. \\n\\nIf there's a big powder day after a dry spell expect absolute carnage up there - picture an episode of The Walking Dead but instead of zombies there are fussy skiers in overpriced outdoor clothing choking the parking searching for, not brains, but precious ski days to pay off their passes.\\n\\nFood is top notch and not as expensive as you'd think. \\n\\nThe pub is world class and god bless the servers in there - I have no clue whatsoever how they keep track of things in there. \\n\\nEnjoy!","time":1554861094},{"author\_name":"Troy Gibson","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101818335222621620703/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.ggpht.com/-xhMwPS7R7qM/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/ys153EzQ39k/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"6 months ago","text":"Had a great time riding the mountain. They offer diverse options of runs. We spent most of our time in the trees and powder runs! The quad chair gets you to the top quick to hit it again!","time":1552243696}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=12974172044122510850","user\_ratings\_total":72,"utc\_offset":-420,"vicinity":"Whitewater Ski Hill Road, Nelson","website":"http://www.skiwhitewater.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-420,"searchTerm":"Whitewater Ski Resort, Whitewater Ski Hill Road, Nelson, BC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆

### 9. [Sunshine village](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/5/sunshine-village)

Item ID: `5`

- Description:
  > 119 km's from Calgary and only 15 minutes from the historic and scenic town of Banff is Sunshine village.
  > 
  > Featuring ski-in / ski-out lodging, beautiful vistas, some decent shredding terrain and the Banff nighlife Sunshine is a popular ski destination.
- Elevation: 2730
- vertical drop: 1070
- Avg Snowfall: 8 m
- Snow consistency: Champagne
- Skiable terrain: 1358 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zvhqxwjgso3r5pdhwgox.jpg)
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Question I had was answered but the tone it was brought in, doesn’t meet the standards you’d expect in “customer” and “Service”.","time":1568820190},{"author\_name":"Anna Dabrowski","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107314348091304870250/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.ggpht.com/-8eeEA0TWV44/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/s\_h9CXTUdYg/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Gondola ride was amazing. Views all over spectacular. Our booking was on a day with heavy rain and clouds. The lady told us to come back next day even thought the ticked was assign to specific date. We did and the ticket was honored. Good weather allowed us go take the lift go the very top of the summit. There are short hiking trails at the top and WiFi spot. It's beautiful adventure worth taking. gondola ride one way takes 25min. And lift 7min. Make sure you have plenty of time enjoying the top and wear wind proof clothes.","time":1566324724},{"author\_name":"Tom Moloney","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105899874201099820977/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.ggpht.com/-JEGCUT-03iI/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/3FJvdG4pr4g/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"I went to hike in the Sunshine Meadows. A beautiful place!  Not crowded. There is a circuit of connecting trails that will take around the mountain-top meadow.  Very peaceful here.  A real gem!","time":1563778178},{"author\_name":"Andy Roy","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103840773185060839577/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-I3ATW-jG5Ks/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/h6O4c1Wml08/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Wow what a cool place!  It was so unique to take a gondola up to our hike!  The hike itself was so beautiful, it felt like we were in another world.  The variety of things we saw, the quality of the trails and signage...and the great food at the Trapper's Cabin all made for a great experience.","time":1564720753}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=18304684745713090451","user\_ratings\_total":2330,"utc\_offset":-360,"vicinity":"1 Sunshine access Rd, Banff","website":"http://www.skibanff.com/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-360,"searchTerm":"Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort, Banff, AB, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★☆☆

### 10. [Le Massif](https://listium.com/@markt4/45016/top-ten-canadian-shred-areas/4/le-massif)

Item ID: `4`

- Description:
  > Welcome to the highest developped vertical drop east of the Rockies, that just happens to also have one of the highest average snowfalls east of the Rockies. 
  > 
  > Less of a mountain than a fjord, views of the St. Lawrence River and the ice flows on the world's largest river offer unrivalled ski-nery to match the shredding.
- Elevation: 806 m
- vertical drop: 770 m
- Avg Snowfall: 6.5 m
- Snow consistency: Average-Heavy
- Skiable terrain: 164.5 ha
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vuhmptpicxnns9duwzan.jpg)
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Would go back again.","time":1550466606},{"author\_name":"Alexandre Fernandes Bartolomeu","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113236899386762862429/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.ggpht.com/-UlMjQJELIpo/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/DaMsnAXrzjE/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"4 months ago","text":"Amazing view when skying! Best mountain in  Québec province no doubt.","time":1557792145},{"author\_name":"Youmna Beainy","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106018392951080450719/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.ggpht.com/-\_0h88tlsFAs/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/Mooij-H\_Y5M/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"4 months ago","text":"The best ski experience on the east side. The guides do an amazing work at making you discover the mountain.","time":1557114322},{"author\_name":"Josee Gosselin","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117554832803237287693/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh5.ggpht.com/-BO\_alSzXqH8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/B4jiv7SQgEU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"6 months ago","text":"OMG! The trails and the views are breathless! Best ski we had! Great conditions, great service everywhere! Great gondolas and chairs! Trails are long and for every levels!","time":1552856029}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["tourist\_attraction","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=13877677750443473072","user\_ratings\_total":199,"utc\_offset":-240,"vicinity":"1350 Rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François","website":"https://www.lemassif.com/fr/","html\_attributions":\[\],"utc\_offset\_minutes":-240,"searchTerm":"Le Massif, Rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC, Canada"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆