Big White Ski Resort is proud to be hosting Slopeside Pride at Big White, celebrating self-expression and community on March 23 and 24. Join us for a full line-up of events covering everything from family-friendly activities to high-voltage nightlife with top tier talent.

We have partnered with The Bridge in Kelowna in support of their youth program, Etcetera. Etcetera is a weekly, facilitated program where youth ages 11-18 who identify as LGBT2Q+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirit, Intersex, Pansexual…etcetera) and their allies can meet supportive peers in a safe environment. Etcetera offers social activities, empowering discussions and special events. 

We will be accepting donations on behalf of The Bridge and Etcetera so we encourage you to come out and support this great cause. 

Etcetera

Etcetera works to make Kelowna a city where LGBTQIA+ youth are valued as integral to the fabric of our community tapestry and we encourage you to bring this same awareness and support to the community of Big White. 

Check out all of our Slopeside Pride Events in partnership with Etcetera:

Saturday, March 23rd @ 10:30am - DISCOVER @ PRIDE

The Big White Ski and Board School Team are super excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of Skiing and Snowboarding through our “Discover @ Pride” Program! We understand that snow sports can be intimidating for first-timers; learning from our top quality Pros in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment will give you a great start.

The Discover Half Day lesson package is built to give you a positive and inclusive experience for your first time skiing or snowboarding. Our instructors create in a fun, safe and encouraging group lesson environment, to help you learn quickly and get you sliding in no time. 

$120/pp includes 1/2 day lesson, beginner ticket and rentals. 

Saturday, March 23rd @ 10:30am - CARD SHARKS

A new and fun way to explore the mountain, collecting playing cards in the hopes of making the best poker hand of the day. The first station will be in the Village Centre; make your way over to collect the first card of your hand. From there, you will tour around the mountain, meeting our team and collecting the rest of your cards to make up your hand.

There will be lots of opportunities to swap your cards by answering trivia questions, competing in challenges and donating to a great cause.

The card stations will close at 1:30pm so make sure you've reached all 5 before then. 

Saturday, March 23rd @ 3:00pm - PRIDE PARADE

Our annual Pride Parade starts in the Village Centre at 3:00pm. 

Join in on the fun and take a lap, or stroll down Happy Valley Way and show off your pride spirit. The parade will make its way to the Happy Valley Adventure Park and be greeted with a dance party in the Tube Park like you've never experienced. We have an amazing Grand Master to lead to the way!

Parade meeting point will be outside White Crystal Inn from 2:30pm. Get your pride colors on and join in the fun!

Saturday, March 23rd @ 3:30pm - TUBE TOWN DJ & DANCE PARTY

Join us for an electrifying afternoon of groovy beats from Ur Girl Meems at the Tube Park! Get ready to celebrate diversity, love, and inclusivity as we transform the Adventure Park into a vibrant dance floor.

Sunday, March 24th @ 10:30am – PRIDE SNOW HOST TOUR

Join our snow host Jeffrey on a Pride tour of the green runs at Big White! Meet at the Big Chair. Participants must be ready to go on snow with their gear and have a valid lift ticket.

 

For our 19+ events, we are excited to partner with Queerphoria for the first time.

Queerphoria

Queerphoria is a 2SLGBTQ+ events company, based on the unceded territory of the sylix Okanagan people and have enjoyed spending the past 2 years creating inclusive and diverse events for their community. 

Check out all of our Slopeside Pride Events in partnership with Queerphoria:

Friday, March 22 @ 7:00pm - BUNNY HILL AMATEUR OPEN MIC NIGHT

Join us Friday night for our "Bunny Hill Amateur Open Mic Night" at Snow Shoe Sam's! Come and share your talent with the community, grab the mic, hit the drums, or strum the guitar and show us what you got. This is a free event for folks 19+ and we will finish off the night with DJ AJADA who will be hittin' the tracks at 10pm for you to dance the night away.

Saturday, March 23rd @ 8:30pm - SPRING BREAKERS PARTY @ GLOBE

Join Queerphoria for an epic Spring Breakers themed party. Watch their social media for all the details and attire vibes. Dance the night away with Ur Girl Meems and enjoy pop up Drag performances from PM and MX. Bukuru from the ENBY 6 in Vancouver. They will be joined by local performers Mr. Shellfish, Viola Rouquette, and hosted by Tino Brobino.

Tickets $20: Purchase online, in advance.

Doors open at 8:30pm. 

Book online now!

Sunday, March 24th @ 12:00pm - 'PEAKS AND PASTIES' - DRAG & BURLESQUE BRUNCH @ HAPPY VALLEY

We've got everything you need to recoup after a night of dancing! Food, drag + burlesque performers and more drinks! Finish your weekend off right with the Queerphoria team. Enjoy a fully loaded brunch buffet, some delicious brunch bevies and more performances from your favorite performers.

Tickets $40: Purchase online, in advance

Ticket includes brunch buffet featuring mini yogurt parfaits, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, hashbrowns, fruit salad and more. 

Doors open at 12:00pm, show starts at 1:00pm

Want to attend the weekend but don't have accommodation on the hill? There will be a shuttle buses from Kelowna so all our pals can come out! Email tinabobinabulesque@outlook.com and book your spot on the bus. 

There are 2 shuttle options: Parade shuttle - Leave Kelowna at 1:30pm on Saturday and return at 5pm that day. Spring Breakers Shuttle - Leaves Kelowna at 7:15pm on Saturday and returns at 1am. 

 


Enjoy the fresh air.  Big White Ski Resort is a smoke-free environment.

To keep our alpine air clean and to protect our natural environment from dangerous forest fires, smoking of any kind (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes and vaporizers) is strictly prohibited anywhere on Big White Ski Resort property outside of designated smoking areas. Our policy applies to both the summer and winter seasons.

For more information on our smoke-free policy please visit our Mountain Safety page.

No Smoking