British Columbia Things To Do

Skiing holidays in British Columbia have something for everyone with a vast range of ski resorts across the province. As the westernmost province of Canada, ski resorts in British Columbia benefit from the spectacular scenery and unrivalled powder snow of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. With these superb conditions there is an almost unlimited list of things to do on a British Columbia skiing holiday.  

 

Night skiing

Snow tubing

Snowcat skiing

Sleigh rides

Skidoos

Telemark instruction

Snow mobiles

Snow parks

Ice skating

Hiking

Hot springs

Gondola cable car ride

 

Gym

Sports centres

Swimming

Bowling

Cinema

Hot tubs

Sauna

Museums and historic attractions

 

As well as the fantastic downhill skiing on offer throughout British Columbia there are many other ways for visitors to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Cross-country skiing is particularly popular due to the diverse terrain and skiers flock to resorts such as Whistler-Blackcomb and Kicking Horse to make the most of the extensive off-piste trails. Telemark and backcountry skiing are also well catered for in British Columbia. Well marked hiking trails throughout the mountains provide a good opportunity to explore the awe-inspiring wilderness at a more relaxed pace.   

 

Dining and après ski in British Columbia offer, as you might expect from a world-class skiing area, a vast array of good quality food and entertainment to suit the full range of visitors. Families can enjoy evening events such as skating parties, Wii nights and fireworks displays while lively bars and clubs abound for those pressing on into the night. There are also a variety of spas and beauty therapy centres spread across the ski resorts in British Columbia as well as natural hot springs in stunning locations such as Fairmont and Banff.