Winter Activities

Sun Peaks boasts Canada’s second largest ski area with a whopping 4,270 acres of skiable terrain! With, on average 6m (237”) of fresh powder annually and 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, be ready to explore the 138 trails including 19 gladed areas, 2 alpine bowls and a 10 acre terrain park with zones for all abilites

Snowboarder, snowboarding down Exhibition at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Skiing/ Snowboarding

Sun Peaks boasts Canada’s second largest ski area with a whopping 4,270 acres of skiable terrain! Come explore 139 trails, 19 gladed areas and a 10 acre terrain park. With a annual snowfall of 6m, Sun Peaks Resort something for everyone. Lift tickets can be purchased at the Official Sun Peaks website linked below and will be ready for you at your property once you arrive.

Nordic trails at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Nordic Skiing

With more and more outdoor enthusiasts discovering our pristine trail network, Sun Peaks has quietly evolved into a favourite Nordic destination. Our unique location provides plenty of sunshine and perfect elevation for dry snow and consistent temperatures.

Impeccably groomed and track set trails are accessible right from the village and your hotel. Truly unique to Sun Peaks, experienced Nordic skiers can hop aboard the Morrisey Express chairlift for exceptional access to seemingly endless backcountry terrain and scenic mountain views off the Holy Cow trail. Or ski with the entire family—including the dog—on the pet-friendly route to the McGillivray Lake Outpost warming hut.

Snowshoeing at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Snowshoeing

Explore the extensive snowshoe trail system at Sun Peaks Resort! Either connect with one of many snowshoe tours, or venture out on your own.

Along with your snowshoe day trail pass and snowshoe rental, you will receive a complimentary trail map and an interpretive guide booklet. The guide booklet will help you choose the trails to match your level of expertise and describes points of interest such as the snow cave, bird feeding station, and identification of animal tracks.

Sun Peaks lift passes

Purchase tickets before your stay and they will be ready for you in your unit when you arrive. Follow the link to the Sun Peaks Resort official website to find out more on pricing, availibilty and more.

Ski Lifts

Sun Peaks Resort consists of 7 main chairlifts, 2 platters and 3 carpets to get you to every part of the resort. Head over to the Sun Peaks Resort official website to find out more about lift and run status during the winter season.

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Sundance

Base Elevation 1,255m (4,117')
Top Elevation 1,730m (5,679')

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Sunburst

Base Elevation 1,255m (4,117')
Top Elevation 1,850m (6,069')

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Morrisey Express

Base Elevation 1,277m (4,189')
Top Elevation 1,675m (5,495')

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Morrisey Platter

The Morrisey Platter will take you from the Village Base to the top of Anticipation where you can ski down to reach the Morrisey Express.

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Orient

Base Elevation 1,277m (4,189')
Top Elevation 1,525m (5,003')

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Elevation

Base Elevation 1,550m (5,085')
Top Elevation 1,863m (6,112')

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Crystal

Base Elevation 1,764m (5,787')
Top Elevation 2,080m (6,824')

Ski lifts at Sun Peaks Resort BC

Burfield

Base Elevation 1,198m (3,930')
Top Elevation 2,080m (6,824')