Sun Peaks Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Sun Peaks reviews & ratings
4.4 (58 reviews)
Ranked 58th of 155 Ski resorts
4.43 (58 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.22 (58 ratings)
Value for Money
3.85 (55 ratings)
Après Ski
3.94 (51 ratings)
Off Piste
4.14 (57 ratings)
Eating Out
4.22 (55 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Sun Peaks Resort is Canada's second-largest ski area, offering a massive expanse of terrain across three mountains. The resort is celebrated for its well-designed ski runs, catering to a range of abilities from beginner to expert. Sun Peaks' European-style village is charming and pedestrian-friendly, featuring a wide array of shops, restaurants, and accommodations. The resort is known for its reliable snow conditions and sunny weather, creating ideal skiing conditions. Sun Peaks also offers diverse activities like Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding, making it a comprehensive winter sports destination. The resort's emphasis on family-friendly experiences is seen in its range of programs and events for children and adults alike. Sun Peaks hosts a variety of cultural and sporting events throughout the season, contributing to its vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. The resort's commitment to guest experience and environmental conservation is also a significant aspect of its operations.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
21Beginner Runs
59Intermediate Runs
47Advanced Runs
11Expert Runs
5 milesLongest Run
4270 acresSkiable Terrain
250 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
7060 feetTop
4117 feetBottom
2943 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
7Chairlifts
6Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
$CAD1699Season pass
$CAD1691 day
Weather
163 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Kamloops Airport (YKA) 55KMs 60min drive
  • Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 70KMs 90min drive

Train Stations

  • Kamloops 5 / km 10m drive

Sun Peaks Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.4
Ranking: 58th of 155 resorts
4.43 (58 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.33 (49 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.22 (58 ratings)
Value for Money
3.85 (55 ratings)
Après Ski
4.80 (56 ratings)
Family Friendly
3.94 (51 ratings)
Off Piste
4.14 (57 ratings)
Eating Out
4.14 (56 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.71 (58 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.63 (48 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.94 (53 ratings)
Powder Zones
4.67 (57 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.40 (58 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.62 (39 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.22 (55 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.50 (2 ratings)
Beginners
4.58 (19 ratings)
Intermediates
4.48 (23 ratings)
Advanced
4.14 (14 ratings)
Experts
4.33 (6 ratings)
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All Reviews

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Curt - expert skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
Mountain size is awesome, terrain diversity is lacking off piste get lame after mid season (my local hill). Great family hill, terrain park kids says is a blast, ski school and staff are amazing everywhere and a full service village (almost) makes it easy to stay in.
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Cathy Meidinger - intermediate skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
We go to Sun peaks every year for a week in February. The staff at the resort are friendly. The accommodations are wonderful. The variety on the ski slopes is amazing. Its a huge resort. Theres something for every ability. Its the highlight of our ski season.
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Todd - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Sun Peaks is a special hill for our family. We spent many seasons travelling over to ski with family and have so many amazing memories. I especially love the Green Door laps on a pow day or flying through Kahilty Glades finding fresh stashes of powder. The food options are plentiful at Sun Peaks as well. Everything from Pachos and Burritos at 540 to more sophisticated fare at some of the more intimate restaurants. Whatever you palette desires, be sure to have a loaded hot chocolate at Bolacco's! We have stayed at the the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel, rented a condo and stayed at The Fireside lodge. The Fireside is by far our favorite accommodation. It is just tucked away across the road from the main parking lot so you aren't too far away. The staff are really personable, the rooms are great and you get a nice buffet breakfast each morning. Skiing at Sun Peaks is always consistent and we rarely find ourselves waiting in long lines. The drive up from Kamloops is short and easy too. Sun Peaks is always a resort we visit each season.
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Michael - intermediate skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
There is a lot of ski able terrain with short lines to get back on the chair. Have rode here for three seasons now, and still finding new areas of the mountain to explore every year. Great hill for all levels of riders with something to offer for all.
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Liz - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
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Lorraine - intermediate skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Great village very friendly and the coffee shops are great . Easy access to the slopes and the terrain has slops for all levels. The coffee shop does great polish berry scones.
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Lisa - intermediate skier
Apr, 28 - 2024
SunPeaks ski resort offers excellent runs for all levels of skiing️ ️. Ski school offers excellent ski instructors for skiers and snowboards of all levels of ability in a private or group lessons. Lifts are fast with SunDance Express lift offering my favourite runs of the day - 5 mile, Rambler and Nancy Green plus dropping off to go onto blue runs. Morrisey Express lift offers great blue runs skiing through trees which is fun for all ages. Apre ski was a little different from Europe as it only had one restaurant on the mountain at Sunburst Lodge offering lots of delicious food but cinnamon buns with a hot drink first thing is a must and a portion of Poutine fries with gravy are a must for lunch! Skiing in Canada for my first time was truly an amazing incredible experience.
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Mike - advanced skier
Apr, 22 - 2024
Sun peaksbis one of my favorites. The terrain is amazing unless you want to ski double blacks only. The doubles aren't up there with the WB, Revvy, Kicking Horse or Fernie but it's snow is reliable and holds up so well. 10cms on Monday can still be found in powder stashes on Saturday. Off-piste in Gils is just amazing and never crowded. Actually that goes for the whole resort. Steeps, moguls, tress it's all good. No lineups here at BC's 2nd largest resort.
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Lucy - beginner skier
Apr, 21 - 2024
Great resort for beginners. We had 2 days of ski school which were a great start to our week on the slopes. Instructors were quite strict but that was what we needed and helped us learn quickly before being let loose for the rest of the week. We loved five mile as we didnt feel we were in anyones way as its soooo wide and spacious. The sticks on mt. morrisey was another favourite as an introduction to skiing through trees. Never had a long wait for ski lifts and all of team sun peaks were so friendly and helpful. There are so many food options in the village itself and everything is so reasonably priced. We would go back to sun peaks in a heartbeat (just wish it was closer to UK).
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Catherine - intermediate skier
Apr, 20 - 2024
Lovely friendly resort . Always lots of groomed runs for all abilities. Great cafe at top of the mountain that both skiers and non skiers can enjoy lunch together. Lots of choices for apres ski and food in town. For kids ski school is great fun even adult lessons are fun.

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