BC's best
SKI ESCAPES by Bianca Bujan
READY FOR SOME WINTER FUN? THIS YEAR IS THE BEST TIME TO DISCOVER - AND REDISCOVER THE SNOWY SLOPES AND UNTRODDEN TRAILS OF BEAUTIFUL BC. WITH 13 SKI RESORTS FOUND ACROSS 10 MOUNTAIN RANGES, WINTER FUN AWAITS, AND IT CAN ALL BE FOUND IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. Skiing in BC promises wide-open spaces, room to move, exhilaration, fresh air (and even fresher powder), and a chance to connect with people in your bubble. To help you prepare for an epic ski season, we’re sharing our personal favourite snowy escapes, all located within hours (by car) from Downtown Vancouver. Note: be sure to check each mountain resort’s website for COVID-19 protocols and updates
1. Manning Park Resort
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Distance from Vancouver by car: 2h 40m For a truly rustic mountain retreat, head to Manning Park - a family-friendly resort found in the Cascade Mountains. With 64kms of nordic trails, plus snowshoeing, an outdoor ice rink, a swimming pool, a variety of accommodations, and a restaurant and pub for apres, this is a great one-stop-shop for family fun.
2. apex mountain resort
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Distance from Vancouver by car: 4h 50m One of BC’s best winter hidden treasures, Apex offers terrific snow and varied terrain fit for every level. Found in the South Okanagan region, this mountain boasts an impressive six metres (19 feet) of champagne powder a year. Take a spin around the one-kilometre (0.6-mile) ice-skating loop or glide along one of 56 cross-country skiing trails. There’s plenty to do in and around this quaint ski-in/ski-out village. www.WestCoastFamilies.com
