Sun Peaks

Located in the heart of beautiful British Columbia, Sun Peaks is a short 45-minute transfer from Kamloops airport. Approaching the resort, the landscape drastically changes from an arid desert landscape, to the lush, pine forests of this spectacular alpine bear country. The location cultivates unique weather patterns which deliver dry powder snow to Sun Peaks Resort. The average winter temperature hovers around -5C, meaning the snow is unlikely to melt and refreeze, leaving you with a delightful light, dry snowpack. Sun Peaks boasts the most sunny days per year of any ski resort in British Columbia, meaning you can just about bank on getting those perfect blue bird ski days in!

 

Sun Peaks was a purpose designed ski resort, modelled off ideal European ski resort characteristics. Sun Peaks boasts ski in ski out accommodation and a pedestrian only village which is sun drenched by day and fairy lit by night. With the village tucked safely in the valley, it is almost completely surrounded by ski resort. Sun Peaks boasts a mix of terrain for all abilities, cruisers and groomers, the steep and deep, glade trees and powder stashes. Sun Peaks is the resort you wish you found years ago.

 

Sun Peaks offers a huge range of activities for when you are not skiing or snowboarding; with no shortage of options, the trick is trying to fit everything in! All the classic Canadian winter experiences are on offer in Sun Peaks, like snowmobiling, dog sledding, fat biking, ice skating and snowshoeing. For something different, try the night-time snowshoe tour by torchlight which ends with s’mores by the fire!

 

Some more unique things to do in Sun Peaks include hanging out or skiing with Nancy Greene, she won Gold at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Chamrousse, and now delights in showcasing her winter home of Sun Peaks to visitors. Have a ski with her one day and just try to keep up.

 

Try your luck with a spot of ice fishing. Join your knowledgeable and passionate guide Campbell on this unique Sun Peaks experience. He will provide all the gear you need to get started, and even gut and clean your catch, and even give you a recipe to cook it up for dinner.

 

A Canadian must-do activity is catching a game of ice hockey, tickets and a round-trip bus ride to Kamloops can be pre-booked to meet the schedule.

 

With an extensive area of cross country or Nordic trails, so if you’ve never cross country skied before Sun Peaks is your chance to try. Ski straight from the village and test out how powerful your legs are. We think Nordic skiing is best experienced in head to toe lycra, so kit up!

 

Sun Peaks has a great selection of après ski options, but whether it’s your first or tenth visit, you can’t go past classic Canadian après locations like Morrisey’s Public House and Bottoms in Sun Peaks.

 

Try the new Cahilty Creek Kitchen and Taproom for local craft brews. With a great selection of beer on tap, wine and cider, slide straight in off the slopes and if you are peckish they have a cheap après menu as well. Another great choice is Masa’s Bar and Grill, which offers a relaxed style bar and dining option. During ski season, they have live DJ’s so you can dance the night away.

 

Sun Peaks is a great family resort, so they even have a kids après program. Parents check the kids in for a night of activities and enjoy some downtime of their own!

 

Poutine is arguably the most famous Canadian dish and Chez Joe Poutine offer all the poutine variations you can poke a fry at! They also do a damn good hot dog. Another excellent option for Canadian cuisine, with notable French flair is the Voyageur Bistro, try Bison Carpaccio, Bannock or an Elk Burger for something different.

 

For casual dining visit Sun Peaks fave Mantles for all day dining options for the whole family, tucked inside the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel or try Mountain High Pizza, all day and night, every day of the week. Buy by the slice or get the whole pie.

 

If you’re planning to cook in your condo or self-contained apartment during you time at Sun Peaks, or for between-meal-snacks visit the Bluebird Market in the village. Finally, no visit to Sun Peaks ski resort is complete with a visit to Baby Doh’s. Although not technically a meal, donuts are an ideal snack for a carb loading sugar hit, and they’re fresh and warm! Grab some cinnamon coate