Big White is a modern alpine village offering the
ultimate ski vacation experience. Big
White is consistently voted one of the top ski resorts in the world.
The resort is British Columbia’s second largest ski resort and offers
world-class restaurants and full
ski-in / ski-out
accommodations. The Mountain’s unhurried, unpretentious and friendly
ambiance will make your
stay at Big White
unforgettable.
| Big White Amenities
/ Facts |
| Location |
56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna,
BC
Shuttle available from
Kelowna Airport to Big White.
[Open Big White Map] |
| Winter Hours of Operation |
- Late November to mid-April
- Day Skiing: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
- Night Skiing: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday
- Night Skiing times vary at different times of the season
|
| Annual Snowfall |
750 cm / (294" or 24.5 ft average) |
Lifts
|
Chairlifts
- 1 - 8 Passenger High Speed Leitner Gondola (Lara’s Gondola)
- 4 - 4 Passenger High Speed Chairs (Ridge Rocket, Village Bullet, Black
Forest, Gem Lake)
- 1 - 4 Passenger Beginner Chair (Plaza Chair)
- 1 - 3 Passenger Chair (Powder Chair)
- 3 - 2 Passenger Chair (Falcon Chair, Terrain Park, The Cliff)
Surface
- T-bar (Summit T-bar)
- Children’s Magic Carpet
- Beginner’s Handle Tow
Tubing
- 2 Tubing Lifts (Mega Snow Coaster)
|
| Total Uphill Capacity |
25,400 skiers per hour
20 million Vertical Transport Feet (VTF) per hour |
| Elevation |
Summit: 2,319 m (7,606 ft)
Village Centre: 1,755 m (5,760 ft)
Gem Lake Base: 1,508 m (4,950 ft) |
| Runs |
118 Marked Downhill Trails
- 27 Unnamed Trails
- 18% Beginner
- 56% Intermediate
- 26% Expert
|
| Longest Run |
7.2 km (4.5 miles) - Top of T-Bar to
Bottom of Gem Lake |
| Retail |
- Ski Dazzle Ski Shop in Village Centre Mall with a full selection of
equipment, clothing and souvenirs
- The Village Rider in the Village Centre Mall features an array of snow
boards and equipment
- The Company Store at the Happy Valley Day Lodge and the Down Under
gift shop on the lower level of the Village Centre Mall offer gifts and
memorabilia of a Big White
Vacation
|
| Restaurants and Bars: |
- Full range of facilities ranging from cafeteria to pub food to fine
dining. A total of 17 restaurants, cafes and delis, which includes 8
lounges/bars.
- Entertainment and Nightlife includes regular après ski with live bands
in bars and pubs.
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| Daycare |
Big White’s Tot Town Day Care is filled
with activities and adventures. Children are kept busy with a mixture of
play and outdoor activities (weather permitting). The Tot Town Daycare is
for children aged 18 months to 5 years. |
| Activities |
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| Amenities |
- ATM
- General/Deli/Liquor Store
- Internet Access
- Lockers
- Rental Shop
- Ski and Board Repair Shop
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