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Big White and Silver Star are offering spring break specials for kids. The stay and ski specials are available for children ages 12 years old and younger.

Children can stay free with their parents during select dates at both resorts. Some lodging options come with one complimentary child lift pass per adult pass purchased. Families booking select one- and two-bedroom condominiums, vacation homes, and hotel suites can get a maximum of two free child passes. Four free passes are available for those booking three-bedroom condos or vacation homes.

Big White's spring break special runs March 5 to April 3. Accommodations at Big White include full service hotels, townhomes, condos, cabins, economy lodging, and vacation homes.

Parents looking for a night off from the kids during spring break can enroll children in The Kids Centre evening programs. Supervised options include activities such as dinner, tubing, hot chocolate, skating, board games, and movies. Call for rates.

Silver Star runs their spring break kids special March 5-28 for Canadian and Pacific Northwest residents. Silver Star Village is built around Victorian-themes and offers ski in-ski out access for a variety of lodging options that include hotels, suites, condos, and vacation homes.

Refer to the code "D0" (D-zero) when booking reservation to get the specials for children. A three-night minimum stay is required.

More information: Big White, 800-663-2772; Silver Star, 800-663-4431.