Sun Peaks Resort
Three sunny mountains, one ski-through village
Sun Peaks is one of Canada's largest ski resorts, a sunny, uncrowded British Columbia interior gem spread across three mountains, with a charming pedestrian ski-through village at its heart.
- 1,200 m Base
- 2,087 m Top lift
- 887 m Vertical
- 171 Pistes mapped
- 13 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Après at Sun Peaks is easygoing and village-based, with a compact pedestrian centre of relaxed pubs, cafés and restaurants you can ski right through; the mood is welcoming and family-friendly rather than raucous.
The resort
Sun Peaks sits in British Columbia's dry interior, well away from the coastal crowds, and spreads its terrain across three connected mountains around a small, walkable pedestrian village. The layout is unusually pleasant to live in: you can ski right through the heart of the village between the peaks. Terrain ranges from long, gentle cruisers and immaculate groomers to tree-lined glades and steeper pitches up high, all typically enjoyed with short lift lines and plenty of sunshine. It has a relaxed, friendly character that makes it a favourite for families and those wanting a quieter big-mountain experience.
Go for uncrowded skiing, reliably light interior snow and a genuinely convenient village. Sun Peaks suits families, intermediates who love long cruising runs and anyone tired of queues at busier resorts. Its scale, one of Canada's largest, means there is plenty to explore, while the sunny, laid-back feel and ski-through village make it easy and welcoming to spend a week.
As an interior British Columbia mountain, Sun Peaks receives the dry, light snow the region is known for, colder and fluffier than the coast's maritime powder. Storms roll through regularly through midwinter to refresh the glades and groomers, and the resort earns its name with a notably high number of sunny days between them, giving that classic blue-sky-and-powder combination.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
- Feels like
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- Conditions
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- Wind
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Reliable, dry, light interior BC snow, colder and fluffier than coastal resorts; regular storms refresh the mountain while the area enjoys plenty of sunshine between them.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Flat / ungraded
Slopes mostly face S — 34% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Beginners have excellent gentle green runs and dedicated learning areas, plus unusually long easy descents that let them roam confidently.
Intermediates are spoiled with long, sunny blue cruisers and immaculate groomers stretching across the three mountains.
Advanced skiers find steeper pitches, bump runs and gladed tree skiing spread across the higher terrain.
Experts can seek out the steep chutes, back-bowl lines and gladed steeps on the upper mountain, best after fresh snow.
Ski-through village
Sun Peaks' pedestrian village sits right among the ski runs, so you can ski straight through its heart between the mountains and step off directly at your lodging or a café. It is one of the most convenient and characterful village layouts in North American skiing.
Three-mountain terrain
The resort spreads across three connected mountains, giving a huge, varied playground that ranges from gentle cruisers to steep glades. Its scale, among the largest in Canada, means real exploring, yet the crowds stay light and the lift lines short.
Sunny interior powder
True to its name, Sun Peaks pairs the dry, light snow of BC's interior with an abundance of sunshine. The result is a frequent, prized combination of fresh powder under blue skies that defines a visit here.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Sun Peaks Resort
The compact pedestrian village offers ski-in, ski-out hotels, lodges and condos gathered along the ski-through main street, putting the lifts, dining and shops within an easy walk or a short glide.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Kelowna (YLW) in BC's Okanagan; many visitors also fly into Kamloops, the closer regional town, before continuing up to the resort.
The transfer is a scenic drive up from the Okanagan valley into the mountains; shared shuttles and private transfers serve the route, delivering you directly to the ski-through village.
Best time: January through March brings the coldest, lightest snow and the fullest coverage, combining reliable powder with the sunny days the resort is named for.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other resorts within reach.
Getting to Sun Peaks Resort
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.