Kicking Horse vs Mont-Sainte-Anne
Comparing Kicking Horse (BC) and Mont-Sainte-Anne (QC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Kicking Horse
Golden, BC
Epic pass
Window price$175
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,051
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Beaupre, QC
Epic pass
Window price$145
Online (advance)$101
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Kicking Horse | Mont-Sainte-Anne | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $175 | $145 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Online (30+ days) | $149 | $101 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 360" | 300" | Kicking Horse |
| Skiable acres | 3,486 | 547 | Kicking Horse |
| Vertical drop | 4,314' | 2,050' | Kicking Horse |
| Runs | 129 | 69 | Kicking Horse |
| Lifts | 13 | 13 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 8,124' | 2,562' | Kicking Horse |
| Beginner terrain | 10% | 24% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Advanced terrain | 60% | 33% | Kicking Horse |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 8 min | Kicking Horse |
The Match
Mont-Sainte-Anne is cheaper at the gate ($101 vs $149 entry). Kicking Horse is significantly bigger (3,486 vs 547 acres). Kicking Horse sees more snow (360" vs 300"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.