Winter just isn’t complete until you’ve gotten your fill of the soft snow and warm weather of spring skiing. In North America, spring skiing typically arrives in March and lasts into May, or even June in some places, and Canada is no exception, with a long spring season that stretches nearly to summer at some resorts. Here are a few of the best ski resorts in Canada for spring skiing. For our broader list of the best spring skiing across North America, head to this article.
Note: Closing dates depend on each season’s snowpack. Check our snow reports and each resort’s website for the latest conditions and operating schedules.
The Best Ski Resorts in Canada for Spring Skiing
Tremblant, Quebec
Combine Tremblant’s northern latitude with an extensive snowmaking system, and you can count on good snow until it closes, typically around mid-April. Spring at Tremblant means live music, lodging and lift ticket specials, and great après-ski, including Le P’tit Caribou, which we named one of the best après-ski bars in Canada. Bonus: Tremblant is about 80 miles from Montreal and about 90 miles from Ottawa.
Sommet Saint-Sauveur, Quebec
Looking for one of Quebec’s longest ski seasons? Sommet Saint-Sauveur, about an hour north of Montreal, has often stayed open into late April or even May thanks to its extensive snowmaking, which is rare in Eastern Canada. Its terrain is well suited to families, with plenty of beginner and intermediate runs and some tamer black diamonds, making it a great spring destination for new skiers. After all, spring is one of the best times to learn, thanks to softer snow.
Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec
Mont-Sainte-Anne, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Quebec City, celebrates spring with a lineup of fun events, from costume days and slushy bump skiing in the sun to a classic pond skim and live music. The resort has a wide range of beginner to advanced terrain and sweeping views of the St. Lawrence River, and it typically closes around mid- to late April. Check the resort’s website for this season’s spring events.
Bromont, Quebec
About an hour east of Montreal, Bromont is a convenient day trip from the city and ideal for a family spring break, since progressing beginners can get around much of the mountain. Spring brings plenty of lodging deals and a fun lineup of events, from live music to competitions. Bromont typically closes for the season in mid-April.
SkiBig3: Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Lake Louise, Alberta
Alberta’s SkiBig3 resorts in Banff are sure bets for spring skiing high in the Canadian Rockies. Mt. Norquay, closest to town, typically closes around mid-April, while Lake Louise usually runs into early May and Banff Sunshine keeps going until around the Victoria Day long weekend in late May. After the big 2025–26 winter, Sunshine even reopened for summer skiing from late June into early July 2026. Spring brings plenty of fun events to Banff, none more famous than Sunshine’s Slush Cup, a tradition dating back to 1928, when skiers and riders, usually in costume, try to cross a slushy pond to close out the season.
After soaking up the sun on the resort patios, head into Banff, which has an excellent selection of restaurants and bars for après.
Marmot Basin, Alberta
Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park can have brutally cold winter days thanks to its summit elevation of about 8,570 feet, which makes the longer, warmer days of spring that much sweeter. After a morning of soft spring snow, head to the lower mountain for après-ski on the deck at Caribou Chalet. Shuttles and buses run to the resort from the surrounding area, and one of the best things about a spring visit is that you can explore Jasper National Park after a few hours of laps.
Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
It’s fitting that Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America, is one of Canada’s best spring skiing destinations. Both mountains typically run into mid-April, then operations move to Blackcomb for late-spring skiing that often lasts into May. Spanky’s Ladder and Glacier Bowl are highlights for advanced skiers in spring, especially first thing in the morning, while beginners and intermediates will find no shortage of smooth groomers. Spring is also when the World Ski & Snowboard Festival takes over the village, and closing-day celebrations are a fun way to end the season with the locals.
After a few hours of spring turns, eat and drink your way around Whistler Village. Après favorites include the Longhorn Saloon, which we named one of the best après-ski bars in Canada.
Revelstoke, British Columbia
Revelstoke gets an incredible amount of snow in winter, setting up a great spring season that typically runs until mid-April. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a late-season powder day, since March and April often bring fresh snow. Strong skiers can head up the Stoke Chair for a late-season challenge, and after skiing, the town of Revelstoke has plenty of great spots for food and drinks.
Fernie Alpine, British Columbia
Fernie Alpine Resort offers a low-key ski experience with tons of local flair. Just outside the town of Fernie, about 40 miles from the U.S. border, it averages more than 300 inches of snow a year, much of which lasts into spring. With more than 3,500 feet of vertical and more than 2,500 acres of terrain, skiers and riders have plenty to choose from. The Fernie après experience isn’t complete without a visit to the town’s restaurants and pubs. Fernie usually stays open until mid-April.
More on Spring Skiing in North America
- The best destinations for spring skiing in North America
- Ski resorts open late into spring
- The best spring ski passes
- Where to go spring skiing in the Rockies
- Where to go spring skiing in the East
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