Mont-Sainte-Anne vs Northstar
Comparing Mont-Sainte-Anne (QC) and Northstar (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Beaupre, QC
Epic pass
Window price$145
Online (advance)$101
Season pass$1,051
Northstar
Truckee, CA
Epic pass
Window price$199
Online (advance)$127
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mont-Sainte-Anne | Northstar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $145 | $199 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Online (30+ days) | $101 | $127 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 350" | Northstar |
| Skiable acres | 547 | 3,170 | Northstar |
| Vertical drop | 2,050' | 2,280' | Northstar |
| Runs | 69 | 100 | Northstar |
| Lifts | 13 | 20 | Northstar |
| Summit elevation | 2,562' | 8,610' | Northstar |
| Beginner terrain | 24% | 13% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Advanced terrain | 33% | 27% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 12 min | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
The Match
Mont-Sainte-Anne is cheaper at the gate ($101 vs $127 entry). Northstar is significantly bigger (3,170 vs 547 acres). Northstar sees more snow (350" vs 300"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.