Six Canadian Ski Resorts Rolling Out Lift, Glade, and Snowmaking Upgrades for 2026–27

Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia)

• Replacing the Showcase T-Bar that served the Blackcomb Glacier with a SkyTrac fixed-grip quad chairlift.

• It will provide faster access to Showcase Bowl and Blackcomb Glacier terrain used by advanced and expert skiers.

Kimberley Alpine Resort (British Columbia)

• SkyTrac fixed-grip quad following the same alignment.
• This doubles uphill capacity for intermediate and advanced trails and glades on Tamarack Ridge.
• The new chair is scheduled to open in 2026–27 after years of guest requests for lift upgrades under Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.

• After opening Richardson's Ridge phase one last season (five beginner/intermediate trails and a new high-speed quad), Lake Louise is expanding glading work to add advanced glades and a connecting trail to Larch.
• Snowmaking is being expanded to Richardson's Ridge and the Top of the World Chair is undergoing refurbishment.

• Alpenstar fixed-grip quad.
• The C$4 million lift will be 338 meters long, rise 74 meters, and carry 2,028 passengers per hour. Work is underway with an opening target in 2026–27.
• The resort has invited guests to suggest names for the new lift.

• The new Southern Express positioning will improve access to other mountain sectors, cut ride time to about 7.28 minutes, and carry up to 2,400 people per hour with 97 carriers.

• Replacing three West Side double chairlifts with a SkyTrac fixed-grip quad equipped with a loading conveyor.

• The project targets completion in November ahead of the 2026–27 season.

• Big White: beginner-area lift upgrades, a covered conveyor, a new trail next to Frosty Flyer, and renamed beginner lifts.
• Cape Smokey: increased snowmaking capacity and a multi-year expansion plan.
• Fernie and Kicking Horse: planning chairlifts for 2027–28.
• Mt. Norquay: pursuing a gondola to replace the North American chairlift pending Parks Canada approval.
• Mount St. Louis Moonstone: C$1.6 million in snowmaking upgrades.
• Tremblant: Timber Summit expansion including a new beginner area this winter.
• Troll Resort: ongoing multi-year expansion with new runs planned this winter.

• Faster uphill access and higher capacity at several major resorts should reduce liftlines and change morning routing.
• New or improved connections and glades expand route options, especially at Lake Louise and Mont Sainte-Anne.
• Snowmaking expansions aim to boost reliability on newly opened terrain.

If you plan to visit, check each resort's official updates for exact opening dates and any phased openings tied to construction schedules.