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From humble beginnings to a world class destination

June 09, 2021

From humble beginnings to a world class, international ski & snowboard destination, Big White Ski Resort continues to evolve with influence from our community.

Let’s Bounce Back, Together – Tourism Recovery at Big White & Beyond

May 21, 2021

How are you supporting your favourite Canadian tourism destination?

Big White Ski Resort Donates $15K to the Central Okanagan Food Bank – Over $38K Raised

April 28, 2021

Big White Ski Resort is pleased to donate $15,000 to the Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB), matching the over $15,000 donated by skiers, snowboarders and Central Okanagan locals. Throughout the month of March, and in conjunction with the TELUS Snowcross Challenge, Big White coordinated a matching donation campaign, which ended up raising $38,650 for the COFB.

Big White Ski Resort & The Woods Win 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

November 05, 2020

Big White Ski Resort and The Woods restaurant have been recognized among the best in Canada based on Outstanding 2019 Traveler and Diner reviews.

Protect Our Forests! Big White Loves Mother Nature – And You Should, Too

August 07, 2020

Who doesn’t love a stroll through the forest? Hearing the birds chirp, watching the squirrels jump between trees, feeling the breeze as it whistles through the leaves. Now, imagine, during that stroll, instead of stumbling across a patch of wildflowers, you stumble into a pile of trash. 

Big White Ski Resort: Best Sports Venue & Second Best Tourist Attraction Outside Kelowna

July 08, 2020

We know Big White is the best – how could we not? An average of 750cm of dry, fluffy Okanagan Champagne Powder in the Winter and fields upon fields of alpine wildflowers in the Summer? Sounds pretty epic to us... and, guess what, the rest of Kelowna seems to think we’re the best, too!

Big White Ski Resort Up For An Accessible Tourism Award With BC Tourism

February 26, 2020

It's well known that Big White Ski Resort is an award-winning destination, recently nabbing the 2019 Pursuit Adventure & Attraction Award with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada – and now, the resort is being recognized for its commitment to ensuring everyone has the chance to fall in love with snowsports.

Getting Back Onto Skis? Take A Private Lesson (VIDEO)

February 13, 2020

“From my experience, I don’t jump in a lesson without looking at the person," says Big White ski instructor Ken Sinclair. "I let them get a little bit warmed up on their skis so I can actually get a real look at what they're doing."

Telegraph names Big White in List of 10 Best Ski-In/Ski-Out Resorts Worldwide

February 10, 2020

Big White Ski Resort is known in North America for its easy ski-in, ski-out access to restaurants, bars, accommodations, and pretty well everything else on the resort – in Canada, it’s the Largest Totally Ski-In, Ski-Out Resort Village! – and now, it’s known worldwide. 

Reader’s Digest Ranks Big White as #2 of 13 Ski Resorts to Visit in 2020

January 03, 2020

Big White had plenty to celebrate this New Year’s – fresh powder, more open runs, and a spot on Reader’s Digest list of 13 “ski resorts to visit” in 2020! Our family-owned, family-friendly destination was listed as number two alongside resorts from around the world.

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