Taking the whole family on a holiday can seem like a mission, and we totally get it! Finding a destination the whole family will enjoy, within your budget can be quite tricky. Our snow loving team have created a list of the top ski destinations for families and why we love them.

Panorama, Photo Credit: Panorama

Panorama is an awesome destination for a family ski holiday. Located in Canada’s scenic British Columbia it is a breeze to get to. Flying into Calgary, you will be able to then jump on a transfer directly to the resort, taking the hassle out of any connections.

Panorama village is easy to navigate with dining, shopping, chairlifts, and Panorama’s famous mountain side hot pools, only a short walk away from any point. The ski facilities are the real draw card for families visiting Panorama. The skiable terrain covers 2,975 acres, ranging from magic carpets to more advanced terrain, perfect for when parents or the kiddies get more confident on the slopes. The range of accommodation styles also vary from hotel rooms to apartment options, catering to all different dynamics and styles of holiday. The best thing about Panorama is that they offer kids ski free promotions, yes you read that correctly! Panorama also offers great discounts for early bookers.

Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass

Aspen is home to four incredible and diverse mountains, accessible from two hubs, Aspen Town and Snowmass Village. For families the ski-in, ski-out access at Snowmass is a stress-free option, with lessons and ski school and Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, make sure to book early over peak dates. Don't forget to take the free shuttle to Buttermilk for gentle beginner slopes. Aspen Snowmass also offers a "Kids Ski & Rent Free" Promo, when you book accommodation at certain properties, which is an awesome saving for families and isn't limited to 1 or 2 children. Get in early, this is for early bookings only.

Families love Aspen because of all the condo and apartments for whatever kind of family you are travelling with, there are plenty of configurations and options to suit little kids, big kids or the grandparents.

Aspen has plenty of shopping and dining, plus there are plenty of family-friendly activities, like snow tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, après hot chocolates, and local events. Whether you choose Aspen or Snowmass Village, everything is just a complimentary shuttle bus away.

Sun Peaks, Photo Credit: Reuben Krabbe

Another fantastic family friendly Canadian ski resort is Sun Peaks. The resort is easily accessible with transfers departing the closest airport Kamloops, daily. From the airport it only take just over 45 minutes to reach this awesome resort. Sun Peaks is known for having an excellent ski school, impeccable resort facilities and it’s unique ski-through village makes it ideal for families looking to “flop and drop” once they get to their resort. Sun Peaks is ideal for the little ones with dining, snow activities, and terrain all available a short stroll from the main village.

Having 4,270 aces of terrain, Sun Peaks is the second biggest ski resort in Canada. Sun Peaks offers something for all levels of ability, from perfectly groomed beginner runs to mind blowing off-piste terrain, that will have the adults feeling like kids again. Sun Peaks also offers kids ski free, which means you can save some money to experience the many activities on offer at Sun Peaks. It’s no wonder families come back to Sun Peaks season after season.

Naeba, Photo Credit: Naeba Ski Resort

If you are looking for something which combines skiing with a cultural element, then we would highly recommend a family ski-cation to Naeba. Flying into Tokyo, you will have the option of bus transfers or travelling on one of Japan’s famous bullet trains to the mountain, an experience everyone will enjoy.

Naeba Ski Resort is purpose built ski resort, boasting family-friendly facilities, and as Japan is known for, excellent snowfall. Naeba offers two ski areas, Mt. Naeba and Kagura, connected by Japan’s longest gondola, the Dragondola. The resort also has snow play areas in a few locations throughout the resort and childcare options, perfect for the days when parents are wanting to shred that fresh Ja-Pow.

We recommend families stay at the Prince Hotel Naeba, which includes buffets and a great selection of dining options that cater for most palates. With ski in access, equipment hire on site & excellent English speaking ski instructors, its a convenient place for the whole family to learn to ski, or develop their skills.

Whistler, Photo Credit: Justa Jeskova

Another favourite ski resort for families, is wonderful Whistler. Whistler is one of the best ski resorts in the world for anyone looking to shred, especially families. It has everything you could ever want, and more. Not only are there more activities than you could ever imagine fitting into one ski holiday, including dog sledding, tubing, ziplining and ice skating, but Whistler’s ski facilities are also excellent.

The kids are going to love the adventure camps and awesome ski school, which will have them exploring Canada’s largest ski resort. Parents will also thoroughly enjoy the diverse terrain and the many apres-ski options too. Having a purpose-built walk-through ski village, makes getting around Whistler super easy, the kids will have a “snow” ball.

Tomamu Ice Village Photo Credit: Hoshino Resort Tomamu

Tomamu is one of the hottest ski resorts for Aussies, with two main accommodation options and purpose-built facilities and lots of amenities, Tomamu is perfectly set up for families.

Tomamu offers an inclusive package holiday, including transfers, accommodation, a daily lift pass and access to some of the unique activities on offer in Tomamu, like the indoor pool and spa at Mina Mina Beach and Tomamu Ice Village, which is a winter wonderland for families. With lots of dining to choose from, there is something to suit even the fussiest palate. For something extra special, take the mini's up to Cloud Cafe at the top of the Terrace of Forest Tree for some themed treats.

If you need lessons or 'Snow Academy' the instructors are excellent, or if you have the skills, a mountain guide is an awesome way to get oriented on the mountain.

Thinking about taking the kids on a ski holiday? For all the latest information on our family ski deals speak to one of our ski travel specialists.

Blog by Grace Kearney.
Last updated: July 2025