What is the Cost of Day Ski Passes in the Canadian Rockies for the 2022-2023 Season?
In the chart below, we compare the cost of day ski passes in the Canadian Rockies for 2022-2023 at all major resorts, with a summary of highlights below.
Resort Name |
Adult |
Over 65 |
Youth 13-17 |
Child 6-12 |
Fairmont Hot Springs |
$62 |
$50 |
$50 |
$34 |
Norquay |
$115 |
$87 |
$87 |
$45 |
Kimberley |
$109 |
$87 |
$87 |
$44 |
Castle Mountain |
$120 |
$90 |
$90 |
$50 |
Marmot Basin |
$125 |
$102 |
$102 |
$44 |
Panorama |
$150 |
$131 |
$131 |
$70 |
Fernie |
$154 |
$123 |
$123 |
$62 |
Kicking Horse |
$154 |
$123 |
$123 |
$62 |
Lake Louise |
$154 |
$119 |
$119 |
$60 |
Sunshine Village |
$156 |
$120 |
$120 |
$59 |
Here are a few thoughts:
- In general, the prices above reflect the amount of terrain, the number of lifts, and services provided.
- Adult day lift ticket prices have risen 10-30% over the last three years.
- Day passes at Canadian Rockies ski resorts remain significantly less expensive than Whistler, British Columbia, where an adult day pass is $209. At around 12 U.S. resorts day passes are over US$200 (C$260) for the 2022-23 season, topping out at US$259 (C$340) at Deer Valley.
- In 1998, 25 years ago, Canadian Rockies adult lift passes ranged from $28 at Whitetooth (now Kicking Horse) to $46 at Sunshine Village.
- Children aged under 6 continue to ski free everywhere in the Canadian Rockies
- The number of resorts offering free skiing to older seniors is stable at four: Panorama. Fairmont, and Castle Mountain (over 75) and Marmot Basin (over 80).
- More and more Canadian Rockies ski resorts are offering discounts of up to 20% for tickets bought online and in advance. This season, check Castle Mountain, Fernie, and Kicking Horse for online discounts.

Norquay Ski Resort.