Sun Peaks Resort is an internationally renowned four-season mountain destination located in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, just 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops in a region referred to as the Thompson Okanagan. Known for its sunny climate and feather-light snow, Sun Peaks Resort receives more than 2,000 hours of sunshine and more than six metres of snow annually. There are 144 alpine trails to choose from across 4,400 acres, making Sun Peaks the second largest ski area in Canada. Explore the unique open glades of Mt. Morrisey, the steeper faces of Tod Mountain, top-to-bottom terrain park on Sundance Mountain, and so much more, with a picturesque ski-through pedestrian village at the base of all three.
Winter activity highlights in Sun Peaks include downhill skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, dogsledding, ice skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and more. Sun Peaks is also home to the Nancy Greene International Race Centre, where thousands of alpine skiers train each year. The large Sports School offers ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities, in private and group settings.
Sun Peaks Resort is located 34 miles (55 km) from Kamloops. Sun Peaks is easily accessible from Vancouver (4-1/2 hours), Seattle (5-1/2 hours), and Banff (6-1/2 hours) on the Trans-Canada Highway 1, and from Jasper (5 hours) on the Yellowhead Highway.
Fly direct to Kamloops (YKA) from Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, and with connection from Toronto, Edmonton, and other cities across Canada. Airlines include Air Canada, WestJet, and Pacific Coastal. Guests also fly into Kelowna (YLW), with a connecting ground transfer to Sun Peaks. Frequent shuttle service to Sun Peaks Resort from airports located Kamloops, Kelowna, and Vancouver is available.
| Address: | Sun Peaks Resort 1280 Alpine Road, Sun Peaks, BC, V0E 1Z1 |
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Phone:
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250-578-5474 | |||
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Fax:
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250-578-7223 | |||
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Snow Phone:
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250-578-7232 | |||
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Email:
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guestservices@sunpeaksresort.com | |||
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Website:
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www.SunPeaksResort.com | |||
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Season:
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Mid November to mid April | |||
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Lift Hours:
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Varies by lift – generally 8:30am to 3:30pm | |||
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Annual Snowfall:
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6 m (19.5 ft) | |||
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Vertical Drop:
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895 m ( 2,940 ft) | |||
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Village Elevation:
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1,255 m (4,116 ft) | |||
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Top Elevation:
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2,093 m (6,867 ft) | |||
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Skiable Acreage:
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4,400 acres of skiable terrain | |||
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Number of Trails:
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144 runs, including 16 gladed areas | |||
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Difficulty:
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Novice: 10%
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Intermediate: 58%
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Advanced: 32%
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Number of Lifts:
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13 lifts, including 4 high speed quad chairlifts, 4 quad chairlifts, and 5 surface lifts | |||
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Lift Capacity:
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Over 15,800 skiers per hour | |||
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Night Skiing:
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Beginner Area with surface lifts | |||
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Cross-Country:
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37+km of groomed and track-set, plus 19km of backcountry trails. | |||
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Terrain Park:
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Yes | |||
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Halfpipe:
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No | |||
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Resort Services:
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Hotels, condos, vacation rentals; lodges, restaurants, bars, cafes; ski & snowboard lessons (Sports School); ski & snowboard rentals; village shops; Nordic Centre; terrain park; childminding; Sun Peaks (community) Centre; Sun Peaks Alpine Fitness Pool. | |||
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Nearest Ski Area:
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Harper Mountain | |||
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Nearest Towns:
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Kamloops, Barriere, Sun Peaks | |||
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More Information:
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Skiing & Winter Activities in the North Thompson & Nicola Valley Skiing & Winter Activities in Okanagan, Similkameen & Shuswap Lake |
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