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Sun Peaks Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Ski-out village
  • Big ski area
  • Short transfers

Great for

  • Families
  • Intermediates
  • Activities

Ski Holidays in Sun Peaks

Three skiable mountains (forming Canada’s second biggest ski area), a European style ski-out village and oodles of both powder snow and sunshine make Sun Peaks a winner when it comes to hassle free, good time ski holidays.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Calgary, Montreal
  • Vancouver
  • Time zone
  • GMT - 3.5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English, French
  • Currency
  • Canadian Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Sun Peaks Stats

Top Altitude
2152m
Bottom Altitude
1255m
Resort Altitude
1255m
Total Piste
135 runs / 4270 acres
Longest Run
8km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
882m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Accurately named, British Columbia’s Sun Peaks Resort basks in over 2000 hours of sunshine each year, with its three mountains covered in trails that stream down to the village.

Almost entirely ski in, ski out, the village was created with convenience in mind, and they’ve done a brilliant job. Lifts are dotted at either end, and a bus loops the whole place in half an hour. A handful of hotels take centre position, with condos and chalets making up the bulk of other accommodation.

Everything’s built in European style, with chalet-like buildings painted in pastel blues, pinks and apricots.

Getting here’s a breeze, with Kamloops airport just an hour away which has daily connections from Vancouver and Calgary. Daily shuttles serve Kamloops and also Kelowna Airport.

It all began in the sixties, with the opening of the Burfield Lodge and its single chairlift. The place has grown with millions of dollars of investment, introducing state of the art snowmaking, a smooth-running lift system and fantastic facilities for skiers.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Sun Peaks Transfer Times

Kamloops61. 1 hour

The nearest airport to Sun Peaks is Kamloops at 60 km or about 45 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Sun Peaks?

Before the aspirational Sun Peaks was named as we know it today, the area was known as Tod Mountain, after the highest and biggest of the mountains trio you can ski here. Together with Mt. Sundance and Morrisey, Tod forms the second biggest ski area in Canada - and it’s almost as diverse as it is enormous.

Starting off, there’s 4270 acres of skiable terrain and 135 runs; nearly 60% blue graded, with a decent amount of expert runs to provide challenges and enough beginner slopes to have learners turning confidently in no time (we love the Learning Zone by the Sunburst Express). The green 5 mile piste on Tod Mountain is the longest in the area, and a dream to ski whether it’s the end of your first week or you’ve been skiing for donkey’s years. Confident skiers and snowboarders can try the Three Mountain Tour, which covers 27km of the best runs of the area (maps are usually available from Guest Services).

Last time we checked there was a free guiding service which runs for any level and is a cracking way to get to know the area and meet others. Even without the guidance of a local, the whole area is a breeze to navigate with all runs leading back to the village.

With a yearly average of six metres of powder, two alpine bowls and 16 gladed areas, the off piste offerings are excellent. Cross country skiers are far from forgotten with just under 40km of trails. Nor are park rats, who have a 10 acre park to play on containing every kind of jump, box and rail you could dream of.

Which other ski resorts are near to Sun Peaks?

The nearest ski resorts to Sun Peaks include Revelstoke, Big White, Silver Star.

Ski Area Facts

LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Established1961
Downhill135 runs / 4270 acres
Lift Pass$87-92 (adult / day)

Beginner Slopes

10

Intermediate Skiing

58

Advance & Expert Terrain

32

Snowboarding Trails

135 runs / 4270 acres100%

Sun Peaks Restaurants

Sun Peaks Après Ski

Sun Peaks Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Sun Peaks has more than a dozen shops, mostly located within the Hearthstone Lodge, Sundance Lodge and Delta Sun Peaks.

There's the essential mix of ski and board, sportswear, souvenir and grocery options; including Helly Hansen and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outlet in the Delta Sun Peaks. There's also a gallery in Sundance Lodge.

Best Time to Visit Sun Peaks

A whacking great 6 metres of snow falls here in average every year, which combined with 2000+ days of sunshine make the conditions historically brilliant. December is usually the coldest month of the season with average temperatures of -9.5°C, while April sees milder climes of around -1°C. December and January tend to be the snowiest, with over a metre of snowfall each.

What's Sun Peaks like at Christmas?

There are all sorts of activities planned over Christmas in Sun Peaks, with favourite features in past years including breakfast with Santa and ice skating.

What's Sun Peaks like in the New Year?

Anyone spending New Year in Sun Peaks will soon see that this village knows how to celebrate. We’d say look out for the fireworks on New Year’s Eve, but it would be difficult to miss them!

What's Sun Peaks like in Half-Term?

Families are catered for excellently, making Half Term in Sun Peaks a super choice if you want to avoid the crowds and make the most of the mountains.

What's Sun Peaks like at Easter?

If this Easter in Sun Peaks coincides with their spring festival you’re in for a treat - think retro skiwear and whacky events like the Slush Cup…

Sun Peaks Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Sun Peaks snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Sun Peaks snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Sun Peaks snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Whether your little ones are spending their days in the Sundance Kids Centre learning with the Sun Tots and Sun Kids ski schools, or enjoying the mountains with you – there’s so much for families in Sun Peaks that many return year after year. We love how close-by everything is, to the point that sprogs can roam free on the pistes and snow tube slope while grownups watch with a cuppa from the nearest sun terrace metres away.

Three mountains and all manner of terrain make Sun Peaks brilliant for mixed ability groups. There’s plenty off the mountains too, from the friendly bars to the weird and wonderful activities available – Segway tours, snowbikes, you name it.

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Just returned from Sun Peaks last week. The snow was incredible, it certainly made my skiing look great. No wait to get on the chairlifts, a massive amount of runs and lots of friendly people. + more
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Sun Peaks

Maximum and minimum adult Sun Peaks lift pass prices ranged from C$540 to C$540 for 6 days access to the Sun Peaks ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Sun Peaks holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price C$48 - C$48 C$95 - C$95 C$76 - C$76
6 Day Price C$278 - C$278 C$540 - C$540 C$432 - C$432
Age Range 6 - 12 19 - 64 65+

Getting to Sun Peaks

Most of our ski holidays to Sun Peaks packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Sun Peaks from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Sun Peaks from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver. This table shows approximate transfer times to Sun Peaks from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Kamloops 60 km 45 minutes

How long is the transfer from nearest Canada train station to Sun Peaks?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Sun Peaks transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Kamloops 60 km 1 hour

Sun Peaks Maps

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Sun Peaks Ski Holiday Resources

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