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Ski Resorts Near Vancouver: 7 Ski Areas by Distance
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The closest ski areas to Vancouver are Cypress Mountain (22 km), Whistler Blackcomb (101 km) and Mt Baker (117 km), measured in a straight line from Vancouver airport (YVR); road distances are longer. The biggest within 250 km is Whistler Blackcomb, with about 299 km of mapped runs.
- 1Cypress Mountain · 22 km
- 2Whistler Blackcomb · 101 km
- 3Mt Baker · 117 km
- 4Mount Washington Alpine Resort · 165 km
- 5Manning Park Resort · 171 km
| Resort | Region | Distance (straight line) | Top elevation | Mapped runs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Mountain | British Columbia | 22 km | 1,428 m (4,685 ft) | 27 km | source |
| Whistler Blackcomb | British Columbia | 101 km | 2,279 m (7,477 ft) | 299 km | source |
| Mt Baker | Washington | 117 km | 1,556 m (5,105 ft) | 23 km | source |
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | British Columbia | 165 km | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 60 km | source |
| Manning Park Resort | British Columbia | 171 km | 2,003 m (6,572 ft) | 20 km | source |
| Stevens Pass Ski Area | Washington | 224 km | 1,727 m (5,666 ft) | 30 km | source |
| Three Summits | Washington | 238 km | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | 43 km | source |
Day trip or ski week?
Areas within about 100 km in a straight line are usually realistic day trips; road distance and mountain roads add time, and winter conditions can add more. For bigger areas further away, compare staying near the slopes with commuting.
How we measured
Straight-line distance from Vancouver airport (YVR) to the centre of each mapped ski area with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts. Ski area data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap and airport locations from OurAirports, retrieved 2026-10-01.
Browse all ski resorts →Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Vancouver?
Cypress Mountain, about 22 km in a straight line from Vancouver airport.
What is the biggest ski resort near Vancouver?
Whistler Blackcomb, about 101 km away, with roughly 299 km of mapped runs.
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