Skiing in Canada breaks down to skiing in western Canada and skiing in eastern Canada. Skiing out west - for the most part - means British Columbia and Alberta; out east, Quebec is the most popular ski destination, though Ontario and the maritime provinces have some ski resorts. The caliber of skiing in Canada's western provinces is comparable to the best around the world.

In addition to Canada's primary ski destinations - B.C., Alberta, and Quebec - every province has at least a few ski resorts; however, the hills are smaller and less challenging and may challenge any serious skiers idea of what can be called a downhill "ski hill."

The ski season in Canada is pretty much November to April, with variances depending on where you are. BC and Alberta have a more moderate climate and generally a longer ski season. Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, for example, is open at the top through mid-June.

British Columbia has the most ski resorts of any province in Canada. All in all, there are at least 55 B.C. ski resorts that offer downhill skiing.

B.C. is blessed with tons of snow, light, airy powder, high mountain ranges, and a moderate climate that translates to a long ski season.

Each of the province's six tourist regions has ski resorts, the most famous being Whistler Blackcomb, two hours outside of Vancouver. Ski enthusiasts who don't want to stray far from Vancouver can find downhill skiing 15 minutes from downtown at Grouse Mountain.

For those looking for even more adventure, B.C. reigns supreme as one of the world's best heli-skiing, cat-skiing, and backcountry ski destinations.

Alberta is blessed with the Rocky Mountains, which boasts the three biggest ski draws in the province: Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Sunshine Village, and Mt. Norquay. The "Big 3" are all in Banff National Park, a region famous for the amount of light, dry powder that accumulates in winter and delights skiers.

Like BC, Alberta is popular for heli-skiing and can offer skiers deep powder in an astonishing setting. Canadian Mountain Holidays is one of the area's most experienced heli-ski trip providers.

Alberta also features regional ski clubs and resorts outside of Banff and more accessible to cities like Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer that offer ski and snowboard packages at family-friendly prices.

Quebec does not have mountain ranges as towering or expansive as BC's and Alberta's but is a popular ski destination.

Quebec's main ski regions are the Laurentians, Quebec City and the surrounding region, the Eastern Townships, and Charlevoix.

A big advantage to skiing in Quebec is that resorts are close to two unique and exciting cities: Montreal and Quebec City. These cities are a big tourist draws and nicely round out a ski trip. Even from Toronto, with Porter Airlines out of the Toronto Island Airport, skiers can be on Mont-Tremblant, the province's most popular ski hill, before noon the same day.​

Take note: Especially when compared to Whistler or Banff, Quebec gets darn chilly and icy. Bundle up and be prepared.

Ontario does not have a mountain range, so ski hills are limited in height, with Blue Mountain boasting the tallest vertical at 720 feet. 

Nevertheless, if you're looking for a day on the slopes, you don't have to travel far from Toronto to find some decent resorts - lots with overnight accommodation - with nicely groomed hills and efficient lift systems. Many of these places operate year-round, offering skiing in the winter and hiking or mountain biking during the warmer months. ​

The Ontario ski season usually begins in mid or late December and goes through March.

Canada has ski resorts from coast to coast, ranging from lavish spreads to small operations. Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia have the lion's share of the best ski resorts in Canada.

Though the ski season varies across the country, most resorts will have excellent spring ski specials come March.

Source: Trip Savvy