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Overview

Big White Ski Resort is a great destination for all types of skiers and snowboarders, offering wide expansive terrain, light dry powder, short lift lines and modern facilities. The Big White Village is home to the most ski-in/ski-out accommodations in Canada.

Located in scenic British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Big White is about 56 kilometers or 35 miles outside the town of Kelowna. The ski area is situated on the side of Big White Mountain and offers terrain suited to span the spectrum of ability levels. The resort is an excellent family destination offering a wide array of family-friendly activities, including snowshoeing, tubing, skating, snowmobiling, dog sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides and Nordic skiing. 

Inside Scoop

When exploring the terrain at Big White, make sure to look out for “snow ghosts” that haunt the mountain. The snow ghosts are frosty, snow-caked trees that have been dubbed ghosts by the locals. Fear not as these trees are truly a site to behold.

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

71"
44"
30"
15"
11"
22"
Nov
59"
Dec
54"
Jan
56"
Feb
51"
Mar
24"
Apr

Total Lifts: 16

Gondolas & Trams
1
High Speed Sixes
1
High Speed Quads
4
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
4

Elevation

Base
4948'
Summit
7608'
Vertical Drop
2549'

Important Dates

December 08, 20232023/12/08
Projected Opening
April 22, 20242024/04/22
Projected Closing
133
Projected Days Open
138
Days Open Last Year
61
Years Open
295"
Average Snowfall
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