Big White Ski Resort

Conveniently located just a 45-minute drive or shuttle bus ride from Kelowna airport, Big White Ski Resort offers a multitude of holiday options and is a particularly popular family destination. It is the largest entirely ski-in ski-out destination in North America, which means no matter where you stay, quick and easy access from the door to the slopes is a possibility.

The mountain offers wide open terrain with plenty of nicely groomed runs at varying degrees of steepness. Known for the Okanagan powder, which is dry and light, Big White was awarded ‘Best Powder’ by Ski Canada Magazine in 2008. To top it off, slalom through the spectacular snow ghosts (snow covered trees) which create a magical backdrop to this winter playground. Big White is very popular for families, with a wide choice of condo accommodation, a huge range of beginner and intermediate terrain as well as Kids Ski Free lift ticket deals. Night skiing, the ice rink and various family oriented events off the slopes make for a well-rounded and action packed family ski holiday destination.

Resort stats

Skiable area
1119 hectares

Lifts
15

Terrain parks
1

Runs
118

3 years
Minimum age for ski lessons

5 years
Minimum age for snowboard lessons

Child minding for infants

Grading of runs
Beginner: 18%
Intermediate: 54%
Advanced: 28%

Summit height
2,319 meters

Length of season
Late November to mid-April

7.5 meters
Average snowfall

Ski-in/Ski-out

Play

This resort lives up to its ‘big’ name as Canada’s largest ski-in/ski-out resort village –everything you need is right at your doorstep! Mother Nature blesses Big White with over 750cm of 100% natural, dry and fluffy snow every year, providing endless days of fresh lines and winter fun. At Big White, you’ll find activities for the entire family including night skiing, snow tubing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and ice-skating to name a few. The focus at Big White is to make your holiday as easy and stress-free as possible, with kids clubs, a world class snow school, crèches and après activities aplenty.

On-mountain family activities

Skiing/Snowboarding

Cross-country skiing

Snow shoeing

Fireworks

Family Events (Christmas Eve/ New Year’s Eve)

Off-mountain family activities

Ice climbing tower

Big White tube park

Snowmobile tours/ children’s snowmobiles

Ice skating

Horse drawn sleigh rides

Summer activities

Mountain bike riding

Hiking

Kids Ski School

Voted “Best Place to be Abandoned by Your Parents” by Ski Canada Magazine, the Tot Town Daycare and Big White Kids Centre is perfect for the beginner skiers to little rippers. Ski Canada rates the centre as the “Best Resort Feature for Kids in Canada” and the UK’s London Daily Mail has rated the ski school as one of the top five in the world! Big White is the ultimate kids’ playground, a fun and safe environment featuring wide open runs, perfect for learning new skills that can get your children up and around the resort.

Accommodation

Big White is very popular for families, with a wide choice of condo accommodation, a huge range of beginner and intermediate terrain as well as Kids Ski Free lift ticket deals. Big White accommodation includes some full-service hotels as well as a wide range of condominiums which are well fitted to make you feel right at home. A private hot tub on the deck and a real fireplace will be waiting for you after a hard day’s skiing.

On-mountain dining

With 18 on-mountain restaurants, cafes, delis and pubs, there is no shortage of places to relax or replenish your energy level when it’s time for a break. Enjoy a luxurious lunch, sit for a social drink to warm your soul, have a ‘dinner date’, or treat the family to a wonderful meal. To thoroughly enjoy the BC Okanagan Valley’s offerings, be sure to savour some famous local wines. You can also order your groceries and have them delivered to your chalet before you arrive.