Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia
Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia
New Terrain and a Gold Medalist
Sun Peaks is a charming, car-free village with a Tyrolean atmosphere located just north of Kaloomps, British Columbia. It includes three peaks; Tod Mountain, Sundance Ridge and Mt. Morrisey, a recent addition bringing 600 new acres of skiable terrain to the resort. Nancy Green, an Olympic Gold medalist, is the Director of Skiing for Sun Peaks. During the winter season, Nancy spends time on the slopes with skiers. The resort’s top elevation is 2,080 meters (6,824 feet) and has a vertical drop of 881 meters (2,819 feet). There are 117 runs at Sun Peaks with the longest running 8 kilometers (5 miles), and there are 12 gladed areas. Together, they add up to 3,678 skiable acres. The ski season starts November 16 and runs April 17.
Sun Peaks has built a large snowboarding park covering over 30 acres that includes a half-pipe and an adventure-packed terrain park. In 1997 and 1998, Sun Peaks hosted the FIS Grundig Snowboard World Cup. Cross-country skiers have the run of 50 kilometers (31 miles) of track including wilderness trails and 22 kilometers (14 miles) of groomed track. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, dog sledding, and cat skiing tours of the backcountry areas. One outdoor skating rink hosts skaters and hockey players.
MOUNTAIN STATS
- 3 mountains with 4,270 acres of skiable terrain
- 13 lifts and 138 trails with 19 gladed areas
- Over 34km groomed & track set Nordic trail
- Over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually
The Snow Sports School at Sun Peaks offers lessons for all levels of ability in downhill, snowboarding, cross-country and telemark skiing. Day care is available for toddlers while older children can enjoy ski camps. The Kids Adventure Park provides child-friendly winter activities in a protected area that includes small snowmobiles and a toboggan run.
Sun Peaks’s restaurants range from fine dining to family dinners as well as bistros and pubs. Shops sell souvenirs, clothing, ski gear, and specialty gifts. FYI: We also have a convenience store, a grocery and liquor store and grocery delivery service.