Big White Awarded 'Family Ski Resort of the Year' by Snow Action Magazine in Australia
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 13th, 2012 – Adding to its many accolades, Big White Ski Resort has just been awarded “Family Ski Resort of the Year 2012” by Australia’s leading ski publication, Snow Action Magazine.Boasting an impressive 80,000 readers, Snow Action’s newly released ‘Snow Travel Bible’ lists a complete A to Z list of reasons why Big White is the top resort for families. Ranging from “Awesome Accommodation” options across the mountain including ski in-ski out self-catering units or cabins, to luxury full service hotels, and the Mini Z’s snowmobiles providing guaranteed fun for the kids.
“We are all thrilled that Big White has been given the distinction of top family resort,” says Michael J Ballingall Senior Vice President at Big White Ski Resort. “Our mission has always been to ensure that we do everything we can to make the family ski resort experience a great one. From our Ski School Kids Centre to the nightly games and events that we host including Carnival Night, Family Après, and our fabulous fireworks show each week, we have something for everyone and all ages.”
Australia is a key market for Big White, where each year hundreds of Aussies put away their swimsuits and pack up their snow boots for this favourite winter destination. Easy to access for Australian guests, Kelowna International Airport has daily non-stop flights from Vancouver, Seattle Washington and starting this December, Los Angeles in California.
Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley and a short 55-minute drive from Kelowna International Airport, the award-winning Big White Ski Resort is British Columbia’s second largest resort and boasts the most ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Canada. Blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature, Big White is best known as a family friendly resort where kids and adults can all have fun.
Contact Big White Central Reservations
Toll Free (North America): 1.800.663.2772
Direct Line: 250.765.8888
Email: cenres@bigwhite.com