Best British Columbia Ski Resorts for Seattle-Area Families

Create your own legendary story at Fernie Alpine Resort, the largest skiable terrain in the Canadian Rockies with its 2,500-acre playground of snow. At this resort's large dedicated learning area, kids and families develop skills quickly to enhance their skiing and riding proficiency.

Telus Winter Sports School teaches ages 3–5 with a ratio of one instructor to three children. Older kiddos, ages 6–12 can opt for group or private lessons to improve their skiing or riding.

Inside Cornerstone Lodge, find child care for non-skiing kids ages 18 months–5 years; available for either a half or full-day.

Driving time and distance from Seattle: 8.75 hours, 522 miles

Nearest airport: Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, B.C., (1-hour drive). The nearest large city is Calgary, Alberta (3-hour drive)

Basic lift ticket prices: $119.95 adults; $89.95 ages 13–17; $47.95 ages 6–12; prices in Canadian dollars