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Resort Comparison

Whistler BlackcombvsBanff Sunshine

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
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Whistler Blackcomb

Coast Mountains, Canada

Banff Sunshine ski resort
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Banff Sunshine

Canadian Rockies, Canada

Key Statistics

Whistler Blackcomb
Stat
Banff Sunshine
243 kmBest
Total Piste
136 km
37Best
Total Lifts
12
2,284m
Peak Altitude
Best2,730m
652m
Base Altitude
Best1,660m
8/10
Snow Reliability
Best9/10
★★★★☆
Family Rating
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Value Rating
Best★★★★☆
2h
Transfer Time
Best1h 30m
Vancouver International (YVR)
Nearest Airport
Calgary International (YYC)

Category Scores

Whistler Blackcomb
Banff Sunshine
Terrain Variety
10
8
Snow Reliability
8
10
Lift System
10
7
Family Friendliness
8
8
Apres-Ski
9
6
Off-Piste
10
9
Beginner Suitability
8
7
Intermediate Terrain
10
8
Advanced Terrain
10
8
Value for Money
5
7
Accommodation
9
8
Dining
9
7
Accessibility
7
7
Scenery & Charm
10
10
Ski School
9
8

The Verdict

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Whistler Blackcomb wins on

  • Terrain Variety
  • Lift System
  • Apres-Ski
  • Off-Piste
  • Beginner Suitability
  • Intermediate Terrain
  • Advanced Terrain
  • Accommodation
  • Dining
  • Ski School
10category wins
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Banff Sunshine wins on

  • Snow Reliability
  • Value for Money
2category wins

Tied categories (3)

Family FriendlinessAccessibilityScenery & Charm

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