Hit the slopes in Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Ski Resort is located in the heart of British Columbia, a region that is famous for its light, dry powder conditions and that is blessed with 6 meters of snow annually. Sun Peaks is only a 45-minute drive from Kamloops and less than an hour by air from Vancouver, as well as being easily accessible from Calgary and Edmonton airports. The resort is Canada's second largest ski area with over 4,270 acres spread across three skiable peaks. Each mountain is easily accessible from the ski-through village, letting you ski all three peaks in the same day or stick to the mountain that you love the most. The ski-in, ski-out resort means you can ski straight to the chairlifts from your hotel in less than 60 seconds!
Offering events each week and special festivities throughout the year, Sun Peaks guarantees you'll have plenty of things to do both on and off the slopes. Experience a thrilling dog sled ride, learn to ice fish with a local guide or glide down the slopes on a tube with family and friends. This resort is all about convenience, charm and diverse terrain. It's a world-class adventure destination and the slope-side pedestrian village is the highlight. You'll be delighted with the variety of charming cafés and après ski options right by the slopes and on your hotel's doorstep.
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Get to know Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks has seen a lot of careful development since the 1990s which has transformed it from a local ski hill into Canada's second largest resort, with three mountains. The town has retained its small and quiet feel and the runs are wonderfully empty compared to the popular Rockies resorts. Sun Peaks is in British Columbia, only a 45-minute drive from Kamloops and less than an hour by air from Vancouver. It's also easily accessible from Calgary and Edmonton airports.
Sun Peaks' three mountains
Skiing in Sun Peaks gives you access to three great mountains which offer a variety of runs and terrain on each. Sundance and Morrisey Mountains are the best for blue runs and provide some fantastic easy glades for intermediate skiers. Tod Mountain is also good for intermediates but has higher octane black runs for experienced skiers and riders. Black bowls like Crystal Bowl are a great challenge for more ambitious skiers.
Sun Peaks village
The quiet and friendly village of Sun Peaks has a pedestrianised centre and pretty pastel-coloured buildings, making it lovely to walk through and spend time in. Most of the accommodation is slopeside with ski-in, ski-out access so it's perfect for family groups. There are around 40 different shops and restaurants, so although it isn't the largest ski village there is still enough to keep you occupied. The quieter town suits families preferring to be away from a loud après scene.
Stats on terrain & runs
Sun Peaks has plenty to keep skiers and riders of all abilities entertained. The resort has access to three mountains with 4,270 acres of skiable terrain. That's the second largest ski area in Canada after Whistler! There are 12 lifts and 135 trails with 17 gladed areas, providing a real variety of terrain. There are also over 37km of groomed and track set Nordic ski trails. As its name suggests, Sun Peaks boasts over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
Runs for all levels
The terrain at Sun Peaks is particularly suited to early intermediates and family groups, with very quiet slopes during the week. The slopes are pleasantly wooded and Mt Tod's summit offers views of the rolling terrain.
- Beginners: 10%
- Intermediate: 58%
- Expert: 32%
Sun Peaks Trail Map
Sun Peaks receives 6 metres of snow annually, and the mountains are covered with light, dry powder that Interior British Columbia is famous for. 4,270 acres of skiable terrain is spread across the three skiable peaks, and each mountain is easily accessible from the central village. So you can ride all three in the same day, or stick to the area that you love most.
Take a look at the trail map to the right or use the link below to download it for a closer look.
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