Ski Canada Magazine

1. Ski-In, Ski-Out – Everywhere!
Home to Canada’s largest totally ski-in, ski-out village, you can ski, snowboard or walk to nearly every restaurant, accommodation, and activity – making it super smooth to get around when you have kids in tow. And, seeing as it hosts Canada’s second largest lifting system, shuttling 28,700 skiers uphill every hour, you’ll spend more time on the slopes and less time waiting in line.

2. Epic Snow Conditions
Each winter, the resort sees an annual average snowfall of 750cm of what the locals refer to as “Okanagan Champagne Powder.” Due to the climate in the Okanagan, the snow that layers Big White is dry, light and oh so good – like a glass of crisp Okanagan bubbly. It’s also what’s responsible for Big White’s world-famous snow ghosts, the snow covered trees that dot the alpine and provide the perfect photo backdrop to make all your friends back home jealous.

From bunny hills to beginner greens, cruisy blues, steep blacks, moguled double blacks, powder gulches and glades, Big White Ski Resort has something for every level of skier and snowboarder. Plus, with a green run from every lift, families with different skill levels can still explore different areas of the mountain together.

3. Apres at Home with Private Hot Tubs
What better way to relax than soaking those sore ski muscles in your own private hot tub? Give the team at Big White Central Reservations a call or email, and have them find you the perfect home away from home during your stay. From condos to private chalets, Central Reservations has accommodation to suit every budget and style.

 

4. Arrive With Ease
Located just 55 minutes from the Kelowna International Airport – Canada’s 10th largest airport, with 45-minute direct flights from Vancouver – getting to Big White Ski Resort has never been easier. Once you arrive, rent a car or grab a ride on the Big White Central Reservations airport shuttle (must be booked in advance!), and enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains to your home away from home.

The resort is entirely walkable, so there’s no need for a car once you arrive. If you do rent a car, there are plenty of free parking options around the resort, as well as the inclusion of parking space in your accommodation package.

Stock up the kitchen with snacks and ingredients before you arrive with Vacation Food Services, and, if you’re in need of a top-up, there’s a Market in the Village and a shopping shuttle that visits Kelowna once a week.

5. On-Mountain, Off-Slope Fun!
With nearly 20 on-mountain restaurants, cafes, and food trucks at the resort, there are plenty of options for every palette and every budget. Craving sushi at 2,300 metres above sea level? Find Sasquatch Sushi in the Stonebridge Lodge. Have a hankering for Mexican? Cantina del Centro serves up delicious tacos and margaritas at the Inn at Big White, not to mention its unrivaled mountain views from the patio. Snowshoe Sam’s is renowned for its busy nightlight, live music and DJs, not to mention its delicious pub food. Fine dining can be found at The Woods, Black Diamond Bar & Grill, Six Degrees Bistro, and at the brand-new, on-mountain smokehouse: The Fourth Ace. For a full list of our on-mountain eateries, click here.

Looking for something to do after the lifts shut down or need to give the ski legs a break? Happy Valley, just a free, short ride from the Village on Lara’s Gondola, is home to an array of non-skiing activities. Grab a pair of rental skates from the Happy Valley Day Lodge and test out the ice at Canada’s Highest Elevation Skating Rink. Pick up a tube and whiz down one of the five lanes at the Tube Park. Take the family on an adventure of a lifetime with an iconic Canadian experience and whiz through the forest on a dog sled. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, a packed events calendar – it’ll be tempting to spend your entire vacation exploring the non-skiing activities at the resort.

 

Accommodation Directory

Superior Service and Exceptional Value - The Mountain's Largest Selection

Big White Central Reservations is your on-mountain, one-stop shop for your Big White winter wonderland vacation. We have something to suit every taste and budget. Whether you are looking for a cozy economical suite or a large private chalet, you can expect quality accommodations, friendly service and great value.

With our impressive range of accommodation, choose between hotels, condominiums, townhomes, vacation homes and luxury cabins to find your perfect home away from home. Boasting Canada's largest totally ski-in ski-out resort village, we like to say: Arrive. Unload. Keep it that way. Nothing is more effortless than staying slopeside. This is exactly how great ski vacations are meant to be.

Our on-mountain Central Reservations Team is dedicated to planning your winter holiday with superior service and exceptional value, while you escape to a true mountain village where perfect days turn into perfect nights.

PACKAGE MORE WITH YOUR CENTRAL RESERVATIONS ACCOMMODATION BOOKING

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Locations Mountain Management Services

At Locations Mountain Management we have a wide variety of properties to choose from in all the areas of Big White that sleep anywhere from 4 - 18! We also have multiple properties within VERY close proximity of each other to be able to accommodate large groups up to 36!!! Most properties have a Private Hot Tub and Amazing Views with some being Pet Friendly. We’ve already opened a number of calendars for next season so visit our website and enter your dates to see exactly what’s available and get your next ski vacation locked in! If you book prior to April 15 and use the promo code “EARLYAUS” you’ll save an additional 10% (on top of the automatic 10% discount for bookings over 7 days) on all our properties no matter the dates!!

 

Direct: 250-300-0288

Email: locationsmtn@gmail.com

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Urban Retreat Hostel

The lodge is a 2-minute walk to the village where you can shop, start your ski/snowboard lesson then eat, drink and live it up at night.

The Urban Retreat hostel accommodation at Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia (BC), Canada, offers backpacker accommodations slope-side at one of BC’s premier ski resorts. This is a sociable friendly lodge with hosteling private and dorm accommodations right on a HUGE Canadian mountain! It’s a true ski-in/ski-out hosteling experience. That bit means you can walk to the back door, strap on your board and go down a run. And then ski or ride right back to the door at lunchtime. Now that’s good. We like that bit. You don’t get that at Whistler.

Our backpacker accommodation in BC is newly renovated - clean and bright with great common areas and a kitchen that’s plenty big enough for all your backpacker supplies and cooking escapades. It’s got internet and laundry facilities too!

The lodge is a 2-minute walk to the village where you can shop, start your ski/snowboard lesson then eat, drink and live it up at night.

The Big White Lodge accommodations offers ideal hosteling accommodation if you are looking to work a ski season at a mountain with awesome snow, terrain, nightlife, views, tree-runs...ahhh must we go on? We can hook you up with a dorm shared backpacker hosteling accommodation and you can work and live with your mates! Check out the pics in the hostel photo gallery and click on ‘Virtual Tour - Big White’ to see what we are so excited about.

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