Top 10 Reasons to Visit Big White

1. It's The Snow

At Big White, "It's the Snow" is our motto, with over 750cm of light, dry, fluffy powder falling annually! Come and ski or ride in the world-famous 'snow ghosts' – our frosty, snow-caked trees.

2. Canada's Largest Totally Ski-in Ski-Out Resort Village

Whether you choose economy or luxury - you can ski right from your door! Canada's largest ski in ski out village has something for every style and budget.

3. Your Private Hot Tub

Soak in the breath-taking views from your private balcony and allow your hot tub to envelop you in relaxation. Watch the snow fall, blanketing the resort in powder for tomorrow's adventure.

4. Daytime & Apres-Ski Family Entertainment

Every day, Big White offers family friendly activities and events for all ages, just steps away from your accommodation every day! Enjoy live entertainment, go skating, play hockey, try tubing, or gather around the bonfire to watch the fireworks.

5. Perfect Winter Weather & Elevation

Daytime temperatures average -5ºC – perfect for a wide range of winter activities! With a moderate base elevation of 1,755 meters, the only thing that will take your breath away will be the views!

6. Kelowna International Airport Makes It Easy To Get Here

It's surprisingly easy to get here with non-stop flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Seattle. Take a regularly-scheduled Big White shuttle, and you'll be on the slopes in an hour.

7. Big, Wide Open Terrain!

Unfolding the mountain trail map, you'll discover 118 runs, 5 alpine bowls, 'TELUS Park' terrain park, the Mega Snow Coaster tubing park, a skating rink, snowmobile trails, and more. Challenge all 2,765 acres of terrain geared for all levels of skiers and boarders! You'll wish you could double your vacation time!

8. Taste More Than The Champagne Powder

With 18 on-mountain restaurants, cafes, delis, pubs and nightclubs, there's 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 savor some famous local wines. You can also order your groceries and have them delivered to your chalet before you arrive.

9. Award-Winning Grooming, Kids Centre and Ski & Board School

It's a parent's vacation too! Cruise down our immaculately groomed runs, satisfied knowing that your children are being introduced to the exciting world of mountain fun at the Big White Kids Centre. Or, take a lesson from our top-notch Big White Ski and Board School certified pros so that your kids don't leave you behind!

10. Fast, Convenient, Modern Lifts Mean No Waiting in Lineups

At Big White, we believe that 'time is your ultimate luxury, so use it well.' With 16 lifts and an uphill capacity of 28,000 skiers and riders per hour, you'll never wait more than a few minutes - even at the busiest times.

If you’re after fantastic snow, don’t look any further than Big White! 
“It’s the snow” is our motto and we live up to our name with an average 750cm (24.5ft) of Okanagan Champagne Powder falling annually. Our bountiful, dry powder is legendary and was awarded “Best Powder” by Ski Canada Magazine in 2008!

Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Big White is uniquely blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature of -5C (23 F). With 118 market runs fanning from the summit, 2,765 acres of skiable terrain, and 16 lifts, there‘s a great selection of terrain for everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades, and great fall-line cruising. 
For the ultimate park experience, head to our award winning TELUS Terrain Park which is the best progressive park in North America. 
To top it off, slalom through the spectacular“Snowghosts” (snow caked trees) which create a magical backdrop in our winter playground.

As the largest totally ski-in, ski-out ski resort in Canada, you can experience the luxury of stepping straight out onto the slopes from our fantastic range of accommodation. There’s something for everyone whether it’s a luxurious self contained vacation home with a private hot tub, a cozy condominium or a welcoming hotel suite. Whatever you’re after, we have the makings for a memorable vacation.

You may be coming to Big White simply for the skiing and snowboarding, but you’ll soon discover you can have a true Canadian adventure. 
You can explore snow covered hills by snowmobile, explore backcountry on cross country skis and snowshoes, sleigh ride through the wilderness or mush behind a husky.
As BC’s premier family destination, we have a great range of events and activities for the entire family including night skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, mini z’s, fireworks and carnivals just to name a few… 
If you’re after relaxation, soak up the sunset in a steaming hot tub, sit by the fire sipping hot chocolate, tantalize your senses at one of the luxurious day spas or stroll through our enticing retail outlets.

After a day on the slopes, take your entertainment and dining experience to new heights with a feast of restaurants, lounges, coffee houses, delis, bakeries, cozy pubs and bars. Whatever you’re after, we have a scene to suit your pace.

Getting to Big White is easy, located just 56km (35miles) southeast of Kelowna there are plenty of travel options. Major airlines fly daily into Kelowna’s international airport which is the major gateway into BC’s interior.

Come to Big White for an unbeatable ski resort experience, we look forward to seeing you soon!