Labelled as Canada’s ‘Favourite Family Resort’, Big White’s award-winning Kids Centre and Ski School is packed full of day and night-time activities to keep your kids and teens entertained.
Located directly on mountain Big White Ski Resort is Canada’s largest ski-in ski-out Alpine Village with everything centrally located for easy access for all. With facilities ranging from cafeterias to fine dining.
• Skiable Terrain: 2,765 acres
• Number Of Runs: 119
• Summit: 2,319m
• Vertical: 777m
• Ski Season: Late November to Mid-April
• Annual Snowfall: 750cm
• Longest Run: 7.2km
• Average Temperature: -5C
• Trail Difficulty: 18% Beginner, 54% Intermediate, 22% Expert, 6% Extreme
• Lift System: 16 Total Including 1 Gondola, 1 High-Speed Six, 4 High-Speed Quads, 1 Quad Chair, 1 Triple Chair, 3 Double Chairs and 5 Surface Lifts
• Mega Snow Coaster Tube Park
• Snowmobile Tours
• Ice Skating
• Snowshoeing
• Dog Sledding
• Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
• Cross Country Skiing
• Spas
• Family Events/Carnival Nights
Receives over 750cm of dry, fluffy 'Okanagan Champagne Powder' each year
One of Canadas largest ski-in/ski-out resort villages
Western Canadas largest resort night skiing area
Fireworks in the village every Saturday night
A: The easiest way to get to Big White is with a short transfer into the resort from Kelowna Airport. AMPED can organise your full journey for you, whether that is by shared shuttle or private transfer, making the trip as stress-free as possible from arrival through to resort check-in.
A: Big White is a very all-round mountain that suits families, beginners, intermediate skiers and snowboarders, and more advanced travellers alike. It is especially appealing for families thanks to its ski-in ski-out village, easy mountain access, family-friendly facilities, and plenty to do on and off the slopes, while still offering enough varied terrain to keep the whole group happy.
A: Yes, Big White is one of its strongest ski-in ski-out destinations, and that is one of the resort’s greatest strengths. It is a true ski-through village, making access to both your accommodation and the lifts incredibly convenient, especially for families and anyone wanting to maximise their time on the mountain each day.
A: AMPED recommends staying in the main village for the best all-around mix of ski-in ski-out convenience, restaurants, shops, and easy access to the lifts. For families wanting to be close to extra winter activities, staying nearer to Happy Valley can also work well, while larger condos and homes around the village are a great fit for groups wanting more space.
A: AMPED recommends booking your Big White snow holiday as early as possible once your dates are set. Ski-in ski-out accommodation is one of the resort’s biggest drawcards, so booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred travel dates, accommodation, transfers, lessons, lift passes, and rentals before availability starts to tighten.
A: Yes, Big White is a great option for beginners, with dedicated learning terrain and lesson programs designed to build confidence from the start. AMPED can help package the right accommodation, lessons, rentals, and lift access so everything is set up for an easy and enjoyable first snow holiday.
A: Yes, Big White is a fantastic family snow holiday destination and is widely regarded as Canada’s favourite family resort. With daycare, kids’ programs, family activities in Happy Valley, and a village layout that makes everything easy to access, it is a great fit for families wanting a smooth and enjoyable ski holiday.
A: Yes, especially for children, beginners, and peak-season travel. AMPED can organise your lessons before you travel so you have the best chance of securing lesson times and instructors that suit you, with beginner and novice programs available to help build confidence from the get-go.
A: Yes. AMPED can organise and pre-book your Big White ski or snowboard rentals before you arrive, which is especially worthwhile for families, peak winter dates, or anyone wanting a smoother first day in resort. Having this sorted in advance can also make it easier to collect your gear ahead of your first full ski day, so you are ready to go sooner.
A: Yes. AMPED can organise your Big White lift passes well ahead of travel, so everything is sorted before you arrive. Booking early helps make the start of your holiday smoother and can also offer better value through advance purchase and flexible multi-day products.
A: No, you do not need a car in Big White. Transfers to and from the airport are simple, the resort is easy to get around on foot, and the village layout makes it very easy to enjoy your stay without the hassle of driving. AMPED can organise your transport in advance to suit your travel plans and keep everything running smoothly from start to finish.
A: AMPED recommend's staying in Big White for 7 to 10 nights. This gives you enough time to settle into the village, enjoy the convenience of the ski-in ski-out setup, make the most of the mountain, and still leave time for the resort’s extra winter activities.
A: Yes, Big White has a good dining scene and a lively village atmosphere after skiing. It is a great fit for families, couples, and groups wanting restaurants, bars, and après in an easy ski village setting, while still maintaining a more mountain-focused atmosphere than resorts where nightlife is a stronger focus.
A: Big White stands out for its true ski-in ski-out village, strong family focus, and the range of activities available once the lifts close. Happy Valley adds extra appeal with family-friendly activities, and night skiing is a genuine point of difference, with Big White promoting the largest night skiing area in Western Canada.
