Why Sun Peaks in the Winter

Location, Location, Location!

  • Centrally located in the interior of British Columbia, and only a 45 minute drive from Kamloops.
  • Closest British Columbia interior ski resort by road from Vancouver, BC (4.25 hours), and Seattle, WA (5.5 hours), thanks to the Coquihalla Highway connecting Hope to Kamloops.
  • Sun Peaks Resort has two airport gateways in Kamloops and Kelowna. Daily direct flights are available to Kamloops from Vancouver, Calgary, and Seattle. To Kelowna, fly non-stop from Toronto as well as from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, and Seattle. Connections are also available from across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.kamloopsairport.com or www.kelownaairport.com.
  • Airport shuttle service is available from Kamloops, Kelowna, and Vancouver.
  • With the close proximity of Sun Peaks to other ski areas inter resort shuttles are available to and from Big White, Silver Star, and Whistler Blackcomb.

Snow Quality

  • When we get twenty centimetres of fresh snow overnight it is hard to believe there isn’t more on the ground. The interior of British Columbia is known throughout the world for its light and dry powder. Be here on a powder day to discover what the ski/ride term ‘blower’ truly means.
  • Why is the snow so good? Our geographic location is the primary factor attributing to our excellent snow quality. Sun Peaks is located in the interior of British Columbia, which is protected from the mild coastal weather caused by the Coast Mountains. Prevailing storms come from the Pacific Ocean then rise and cool as they pass over the Coast Mountains, before reaching Sun Peaks Resort.
  • Our reputation for reliable snow conditions has been proven over 40 years of operations.
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So Much to Ski and Ride!

  • 3,678 skiable acres on three mountains, with 122 runs that includes twelve gladed areas.
  • With 3,678 acres of skiable terrain we’re the second largest resort in British Columbia, and third largest in Canada. Check out our Mountain Statistics if you need further proof.
  • Enjoy the variety of terrain that our ski resort has to offer: two alpine bowls, cruising blue runs throughout the entire ski area, steep and deep off the Top of the World, and gladed stashes loaded up with powder.  
  • If you’re new to the mountain, and want to ski it all then take advantage of our complimentary tours with Olympic Champion Nancy Greene or the Sun Guides.
  • NEW FOR 2008-09! Increased grooming with the purchase of two new Pisten Bully groomers to our fleet, one of which is an “Edge” groomer that has the ability to run specialty grinders for the tube and terrain parks.
  • NEW FOR 2008-09! The terrain park crew continues to shake up the scene in British Columbia’s interior, and with Monster Energy now backing them up, get ready for more excitement in all three terrain parks.

Easy to Get Around

  • The charming ski-through alpine village at the base of all three mountains gives you access to chairlifts, hotels, eateries, shopping, sports school, the spa, and a variety of activities.
  • Green, blue, and black runs can be accessed from the top of every chairlift allowing everyone to choose their favourite run, and meet back at the bottom of the chairlift.
  • Most trails lead right into the village, so it is easy to meet your friends and family after a run.
  • A complimentary In-Resort Shuttle Service is available to guests during weekends and holidays. With pickup locations throughout the entire resort, getting your family to the ski area is that much easier.
  • NEW FOR 2008-09! The new Bridge Gate ski/ride overpass will provide improved ski-in access to East Village properties.

Family Friendly

Hospitality

  • The complimentary Welcome Reception is an introduction to resort amenities and services, and takes place every Sunday. Resort representatives will be on hand to answer all of your questions, and help you get the most out of your Sun Peaks ski holiday.  
  • Canada’s very own Nancy Greene, Olympic gold medalist and Female Athlete of the 20th Century, makes Sun Peaks her home, and is available to ski with resort guests almost every day at 1:00pm. Learn more about this one of a kind guiding experience by clicking here.
  • Take advantage of our complimentary Sun Guide mountain tours. Sun Guides will meet you at the base of the Sunburst Express chairlift at 9:15am and 1:00pm daily to show you around the mountain.