Skiing with a toddler from Vancouver? These 11 resorts within a 4-hour drive accept children as young as 2 or 3 for ski school. That means parents can ski together while the little ones get professional instruction and snow time. Early-age programs are rare, so this list saves you hours of research.
Top Toddler-Friendly Resorts (11)
Sun Peaks Resort
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 186 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
186 mi
Whistler Blackcomb
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
Ski school from age 3, just 64 miles away, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
64 mi
Silver Star Mountain Resort
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
Ski school from age 3, 201 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
201 mi
Big White Ski Resort
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
Ski school from age 3, 194 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
194 mi
Apex
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 148 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
148 mi
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, just 103 miles away, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
103 mi
Grouse Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, just 13 miles away, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
13 mi
Mt Seymour
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, just 16 miles away, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
16 mi
Sasquatch Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, just 56 miles away, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
56 mi
Cypress Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, just 14 miles away, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
14 mi
Snoqualmie
Washington, USAIkon
Ski school from age 3, 147 miles from the airport, full-day programs available.
Age 3+
min age
147 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | min age | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Peaks Resort | 186 mi | Age 3+ | 8.5 | 9.0 | $115 |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 64 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 9.0 | $220 |
| Silver Star Mountain Resort | 201 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 9.0 | $105 |
| Big White Ski Resort | 194 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 8.5 | $115 |
| Apex | 148 mi | Age 3+ | 7.5 | 8.5 | $75 |
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 103 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 7.5 | $95 |
| Grouse Mountain | 13 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 7.5 | $75 |
| Mt Seymour | 16 mi | Age 3+ | 8.5 | 7.0 | $60 |
| Sasquatch Mountain | 56 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 7.0 | $65 |
| Cypress Mountain | 14 mi | Age 3+ | 7.5 | 7.0 | $80 |
| Snoqualmie | 147 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
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