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.
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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 conf...
This place must have cabinets bursting with awards by now, and a number of them praise the resort’s après ski offerings. Holidays with Kids celebrated its activities and village atmosphere for families, while Ski Canada voted it’s après the best in the country.
When it comes to restaurants, choose between burgers and rubs at 5Forty, Italian favourites at Bella Italia and Canadian beef at the Steakhouse. We like Bottoms Bar for a pubby atmosphere - there always seems to be a drinks deal on and come evening...