Sun Peaks Resort
Canada's second largest ski resort by area with a charming ski-in/ski-out village and sunny interior BC weather.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
882m (2,894ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,080m (6,824ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,255m (4,117ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
137
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
13
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
3,603 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
58%
Advanced
22%
Best For
Location
Sun Peaks sits in the Shuswap Highlands of British Columbia's southern interior, north of Kamloops. This is high, continental terrain spread across three mountains, with a dry inland climate and slopes that rise above the tree line.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Kamloops (YKA), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Kamloops (YKA)55 minutesDirections
- Vancouver (YVR)5 hoursDirections
- Kelowna (YLW)3 hoursDirections
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