These are the 4 Epic Pass and Ikon Pass resorts in Alberta for 2026/27, biggest first.
Key takeaways
- Biggest: Lake Louise (1,700 ha), Banff Sunshine (1,416 ha) and Nakiska Ski Area (413 ha).
- Ranked by skiable area; every figure is cited on each resort guide.
Alberta resorts ranked
Ikon PassEpic PassBoth
| # | Resort | Pass | Area (ha) | Pistes (km) | Vertical (m) | Top (m) | Lifts | Days to ski it all* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake LouiseLake Louise | Ikon: 7 days | 1,700 | 139 | 991 | 2,637 | 13 | 4 |
| 2 | Banff SunshineBanff | Ikon: 7 days | 1,416 | 109 | 1,070 | 2,730 | 12 | 4 |
| 3 | Nakiska Ski AreaKananaskis Village | Epic: Part of 7 total days combined at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies for 2026/27 | 413 | 25 | 735 | 2,260 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | Mt. NorquayBanff | Ikon: 7 days | 77 | 30 | 503 | 2,133 | 7 | 1 |
Ranked by skiable area, the figure North American resorts publish. *Our estimate: marked pistes divided by the 35 km a confident intermediate covers in a full day. Each resort's figures are cited on its own guide.
Resort guides
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Lake Louise: 1,700 ha
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Banff Sunshine: 1,416 ha
Frequently asked questions
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Methodology
How we did this comparison
Mountain statistics come from each resort's own facts page where it publishes one, otherwise from Skiresort.info's trail-map data, and every figure links to its source. Pass access for the 2026/27 season comes only from ikonpass.com and epicpass.com, read on 26 October 2026; check the operator's page before you buy, because access and blackout dates can change.
Days to ski every marked run, how long to stay and how many days of data to buy are our own estimates, not resort figures. We assume a confident intermediate covers 35 km of marked piste in a full day, lifts included, and add a travel day either side for the eSIM. North American resorts publish skiable acreage rather than piste length, so where we rank them we rank by skiable area.
Sources & references
We verify carrier and regulator pricing directly from primary sources before publishing. Pricing is current as of the article's last update — always confirm rates on the carrier's site before you travel.
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About the author
Lotsotravel Team
The Lotsotravel editorial team writes hands-on guides for international travelers. We test eSIMs on real devices in real destinations, monitor Canadian and U.S. carrier pricing weekly, and compare coverage across local network partners before we recommend a plan. Every comparison post is updated when carriers change their rates so the numbers you read here match what you would pay today.
Last updated: October 26, 2026