What is the Cost of Day Ski Passes in the Canadian Rockies for the 2023-2024 Season?
In the chart below, we compare the cost of day ski passes in the Canadian Rockies for 2023-2024 at all major resorts, with a summary of highlights below.
| Resort Name | Adult | Over 65 | Youth 13-17 | Child 6-12 |
| Fairmont Hot Springs | $65 | $50 | $50 | $34 |
| Norquay | $124 | $85 | $85 | $43 |
| Kimberley | $139 | $111 | $97 | $52 |
| Castle Mountain | $130 | $95 | $95 | $55 |
| Marmot Basin | $145 | $120 | $120 | $52 |
| Panorama | $159 | $139 | $139 | $72 |
| Fernie | $179 | $135 | $135 | $72 |
| Kicking Horse | $179 | $135 | $135 | $72 |
| Lake Louise | $155 | $119 | $119 | $59 |
| Sunshine Village | $165 | $127 | $127 | $63 |
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 20-30% over the last four years.
- Day passes at Canadian Rockies ski resorts remain significantly less expensive than Whistler, British Columbia, where an adult day pass is up to $299. At around 12 U.S. resorts day passes are over US$200 (C$300) for the 2023-24 season, topping out at US$299 (C$390) 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 25% for tickets bought online and in advance. This season, check Castle Mountain, Fernie, and Kicking Horse for the largest online discounts.
Norquay Ski Resort.