Ski Kelowna, British Columbia
Renowned for its world-class skiing, the Okanagan Valley is home to a variety of affordable, family friendly ski resorts, beautiful weather and an abundance of light, powdery snow. With six award-winning ski resorts located near the Kelowna area, visitors and locals alike flock to the slopes to enjoy groomed downhill trails, thrilling snowboard terrain parks, peaceful Nordic trails, and stunning mountain scenery. www.hellobc.com
Big White Ski Resort.
Recognized as a "top 5 family resort" by the Sunday Times, Big White Ski Resort is North America's largest ski-in/ski-out resort and offers 118 downhill runs, a challenging half-pipe, an award-winning terrain park, Nordic ski trails, and opportunities for dog sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tubing, and tobogganing. Skiers will love the resort's dry champagne powder, mild weather and beautiful snow-caked trees known as snow ghosts. www.bigwhite.comKelowna Ski Hotels & Lodging.
Enjoy an exhilarating day skiing the slopes in Kelowna, then relax and unwind at the Best Western Wine Country Hotel & Suites. Located in West Kelowna just 13 miles away from Big White Ski Resort, our brand new hotel offers luxurious and modern hotel accommodations, a full menu of hotel amenities, and unique travel packages for Kelowna ski vacations.
Crystal Mountain.
Located in Westbank, this family friendly ski area features 470 acres of ski trails with 21 downhill runs plus a fun terrain park and 25 acres of peaceful glades available for snowshoeing. Visitors can take advantage of ski rental packages and moderate rates on skiing and snowboarding lessons for visitors aged four and up. www.crystalresort.comMt. Baldy.
Mt. Baldy is a favorite with locals, offering the thrilling fun of downhill skiing plus the experience of a serene mountain getaway unencumbered by crowds. Located just minutes away from Oliver, Mt. Baldy features 400 acres of diverse downhill trails with plenty of action for skiers and snowboarding enthusiasts of every skill level. Mt. Baldy receives an annual snowfall of over 20 feet, allowing for consistently good ski conditions throughout the season. www.skibaldy.com
Apex Resort
This full-service destination resort located in Penticon offers 68 downhill runs, 64 Nordic trails, two terrain parks, a World Cup aerial site, a World Cup moguls course, a tube park, snowmobiling trails, ice climbing, ice skating, ice hockey, and so much more. Skiers will enjoy powdery snow, unique terrain available for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, and a full list of fun resort activities to choose from. www.apexresort.com
Silver Star Mountain
Situated near the city of Vernon, Silver Star Mountain Resort is a popular skiing and snowboarding area that features a charming Victorian village surrounded by 115 groomed downhill runs, 45 Nordic ski trails, a terrain park and half pipe, and gorgeous glades. Lauded by Ski Canada Magazine as having the "best weather, terrain park and corduroy", Silver Star offers a truly family friendly ski experience. www.skisilverstar.com
Sun Peaks Resort
This unique resort, located in Kamloops, offers a diverse range of ski runs suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, from beginner to the expert. With three mountains featuring 122 downhill runs, two alpine bowls, and 12 glades, plus more than 32 miles of Nordic trails, and a quaint ski-through village, Sun Peaks offers something for everyone. www.sunpeaksresort.com
