Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks in Canda combines a compact but excellent purpose built ski area with the ability to ski through village with a great variety of accommodation and some excellent dining options and all easily accessible at the foot of three snow-clad mountains.

• The Austrian Ski Team made Sun Peaks their base during the 2010 Winter Olympics
• An ideal choice for families with and for those wanting some fantastic skiing with a compact laid back village environment.
• Canada’s Second Largest ski area

Sun Peaks receives 6 metres of snow annually, and the mountains are covered with light, dry powder that Interior British Columbia is famous for. 4,270 acres of skiable terrain is spread across the three skiable peaks, and each mountain is easily accessible from the central village. So, you can ride all three in the same day, or stay in the area that you like the most.

Sun Peaks resort has a lot of expansion, but all this is a carefully managed environmentally respectful development.

Tod Mountain, which is the highest of the resort’s three mountains, has always been home to some tougher slopes, but the inclusion of the previously backcountry Gils area now offers some steeps and ungroomed powder runs to whet the appetite of those with a thirst for adventure.

Sun Peaks now has the new West Bowl Express lift which will be opening for season 2024/25 and this will enhance the access to the West Bowl area of Mt Tod.

Across the valley from Tod lies the Morrisey Peak, well known for its tree-lined blue cruiser runs, but also home to some of the steepest runs in the resort. Recent seasons have seen new trail additions to the steep fall lines of West Morrisey, tis is known as the Laundromat area with trails such as ‘Tumble Dry’ and ‘Static Cling’, which have increased the number of advanced trails in the resort.

Sun Peaks offers everything from wide-open groomed runs to steep mogul trails. Beginners will find many aspects to enjoy on their ski holiday to Sun Peaks and long green trails to give them confidence and there are also green runs down from the summits of all of the three mountains – which mean all levels of skiers can all ride the lifts together and meet up at the base area.

Intermediate skiers have a great selection of runs across the three mountains, including the fantastic rolling blue trail Out of the Woods and some short testing black runs such as Sting. Some picturesque routes through the trees of Last Chance and The Other Way make Sun Peaks a great  Mountain for this level of skier.

Snowboarders are well accommodated on Sun Peaks also with the Terrain Park on Sundance. More advanced skiers and snowboarders, will go up the Sunburst and Crystal chairs, where they can access tougher black trails, including the moguls of Headwall and Spillway.

All the three mountain areas have something for every level, which makes a ski holiday to Sun Peaks a great option for groups of all different ages and abilities.

Skiable Terrain: 4,270 acres

• 32% Is for Experts  58% Intermediate & 10% Beginners
•  Resort Features: Charming Village
•  Ideal Resort for Families & Also Beginner Ski & Snowboarders
• Excellent Activities available Off the Ski slopes

Sun Peaks with it’s pedestrianised (ski through for most of the season) is a very picturesque resort with a laid back atmosphere and a top resort for families.

The resort has a great choice of dining options, Vertical Café near the base does fantastic coffee and breakfast wraps, or you can also Head to Mantles at The Sun Peaks Grand for fine dining and excellent steaks.

The Fondue Stube offers a European atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional meat and cheese fondue. Powder Hounds has a good reputation for international cuisine with German influences and also Mountain High Pizza which offer a great selection of Italian treats.

There are a great selection of bars in the resort Cahilty Creek is where you can enjoy a cold beer with some excellent pub food. There is even a Japanese restaurant in the resort with something for everyone.

The village has good selection of shops and boutiques, you can also visit the ice rink or snow tube park plus dog sledding and snowmobiling are also available.

There is also the popular Alpine Fondue where you can go on the Sunburst Express at twilight for an evening of Fondue at Sunburst Bar & Eatery then after dinner you can make your way and ski-back to the village with a head torch.

Born2ski also recommend any clients who are staying in Sun Peaks to go to Kamloops to see one of Canada’s favourite pass times and see the Kamloops Blazers Ice Hockey team and return transportation can be provided.

Also in Sun Peaks – try out fat-bikes or ski-bikes as well as the innovative Snow Limo and there are also over 23 miles of well-groomed Nordic trails, which are accessible from the village.