The Best Ski Resorts for Intermediates in Canada - 2025 Rankings
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The Best Ski Resorts for Intermediates in Canada

Looking to elevate your intermediate skiing game? Our rankings spotlight Canada's top resorts where blue-run lovers can truly thrive. Based entirely on feedback from the Snomad community, these mountains offer the perfect balance of challenge and comfort for those ready to progress beyond the nursery slopes but not quite ready for the steepest terrain. From perfectly groomed cruisers to manageable powder fields, these resorts give intermediates room to improve with confidence. Think we've missed something? Share your own experiences and help fellow skiers find their perfect slope.

Check out our other Canadian resort rankings for Advanced, Tree Skiing, Après-Ski and Quiet Slopes to discover more about what makes these mountains special.

Best Ski Resort for Intermediate Skiers in Canada: Sun Peaks - Intermediates Rating

Intermediates at Sun Peaks are in for a treat with incredibly varied terrain that keeps skiers coming back year after year. Our reviewers mention the exceptional grooming, with one Snomad community member noting they have "some of the best groomed runs I have ever been on." The newly opened chair accessing the back bowl has expanded options for mid-level skiers. A user who is an intermediate snowboarder particularly loved the tree sections incorporated from summer mountain bike trails. With minimal lift queues even during peak season and three distinct mountains offering different experiences, you'll never feel crowded or bored exploring the second-largest ski area in Canada.

#2 Mont Sainte Anne - Intermediates Rating

Mont Sainte Anne gets top marks from intermediate skiers and boarders within the Snomad community. One user, Eli, praised the "really good selection of runs, with plenty of blue and black runs" and highlighted that "none of the runs were too icy." Conditions are often described as excellent, with well-groomed slopes that satisfy intermediate riders. Michael, an intermediate snowboarder, had "one of the best times of my life" on the mountain. The resort caters brilliantly to this skill level, with Marija noting that after several years visiting, her children "now both snowboard amazingly" on the varied terrain.

#3 Revelstoke - Intermediates Rating

Intermediates at Revelstoke are in for a thrilling challenge. While the mountain is known for its steep terrain, there's plenty for the progressing skier or rider. One Snomad community member who learned to ski here notes there are "plenty of beginner-friendly runs too" despite it being a steep mountain. Most users recommend sticking to the Stellar chair initially before advancing to Ripper and Stoke chairs. The long, perfectly pitched runs receive consistent praise, with one snowboarder describing them as "not so steep that you're white-knuckling it all the way down, just the perfect slope for enjoying yourself."

League Table
Region
Location
1st
British Columbia

Sun Peaks

4.67 for intermediates (39 ratings)
2nd
Quebec

Mont Sainte Anne

4.63 for intermediates (8 ratings)
3rd
British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.61 for intermediates (23 ratings)
4th
British Columbia

Fernie Alpine

4.57 for intermediates (21 ratings)
5th
British Columbia

Apex Mountain

4.55 for intermediates (11 ratings)
6th
British Columbia

Big White

4.53 for intermediates (64 ratings)
7th
British Columbia

Red Mountain

4.45 for intermediates (11 ratings)
8th
Alberta

Lake Louise

4.44 for intermediates (63 ratings)
9th
British Columbia

SilverStar

4.43 for intermediates (21 ratings)
10th
Alberta

Marmot Basin

4.41 for intermediates (29 ratings)

Featured Resorts

Switzerland

Verbier

4.45 (88 ratings)
Austria

Sölden

4.60 (149 ratings)
France

La Grave la Meije

4.75 (8 ratings)
France

Morzine

4.27 (186 ratings)
11th
British Columbia

Whistler Blackcomb

4.34 for intermediates (93 ratings)
12th
Alberta

Castle Mountain

4.33 for intermediates (9 ratings)
13th
Alberta

Sunshine Village

4.33 for intermediates (69 ratings)
14th
Quebec

Tremblant

4.26 for intermediates (35 ratings)
15th
Quebec

Bromont, montagne d’expériences

4.24 for intermediates (17 ratings)
16th
British Columbia

Kicking Horse

4.22 for intermediates (9 ratings)
17th
British Columbia

Cypress Mountain

4.12 for intermediates (34 ratings)
18th
British Columbia

Mt Washington Alpine Resort

4.10 for intermediates (10 ratings)
19th
Alberta

Mt. Norquay

4.00 for intermediates (10 ratings)
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