The Canadian Ski & Snowboard Guide

Whitewater Winter Resort

Nelson, British Columbia

Official Website for Whitewater

Area Statistics

Trails: 46
Lifts: 3
Lift Capacity: 3,000/hour
Skiable Acres: 600
Vertical (meters): 396
Vertical (feet): 1,299
Annual Snowfall (cm): 1,200
Annual Snowfall (inches): 472
Novice Terrain: 20%
Intermediate Terrain: 40%
Advanced Terrain: 40%

There just aren't many resorts that see snowfalls as big as at Whitewater. Factor in the 5,400 ft / 1,640 m base elevation and you get the most reliable ski vacation resort in the west. Similar to British Columbia's coastal Whistler Mountains, the weather is temperate but cool enough to generate what the Kootenays are infamous for – dry, light, powder.

When it comes to skiing and riding, Whitewater has variety and then some. Choose from steeps, deeps, chutes, bowls, glades, groomed cruisers and gentle rollers. New this season is the Whitewater Rail Park and Clinics that are designed to turn participants into rail pros in no time. Along with all the natural launch pads and hits you can imagine, the mountain is a natural winter playground.

Far from the hustle and bustle of today's larger resorts, Whitewater owes its laid back reputation to small lift lines, nice prices and big hospitality. Our guests find Whitewater offers all that matters in a ski resort while on a ski vacation. Our cozy rustic full service daylodge offers all you will need to compliment your day on the mountain.


If you have skied or boarded at Whitewater, please feel free to share your experiences.