Centrally
located in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia's interior,
the 4 season resort community of Sun Peaks is only 45 minutes north
of Kamloops by car. It's also the closest interior resort by road from
Vancouver on the BC coast … and Seattle, Washington … thanks
to the Coquihalla Highway which connects Hope to Kamloops. Discover
for yourself why 93% of visitors highly recommend the community of Sun
Peaks to friends and family.
Sun
Peaks is known as a winter destination, being BC's 2nd largest ski area
and named Canada's 2nd Best Ski Resort by Conde Nast Traveller reader
poll in 2008. With three mountains and 3678 acres of skiable terrain,
there is something for every ski and board ability. In the summer, Sun
Peaks transforms into a beautiful, relaxing resort destination, with
dozens of outdoor activities and weekend events and festivals.
Skiing
Sun Peaks, BC - Photo: Adam Stein
Park
your vehicle at Sun Peaks and take advantage of the convenient pedestrian
village layout. In the summer ride your bike or walk to the chairlift,
hotels, restaurants and cafés, village shops, the spa and the
swimming pool. You can also take advantage of the paved Valley Trail
system which winds through the entire resort. This trail is also lit
in the evenings for your safety. In the winter, the village is ski through
and along with the Valley Trail is designed for easy ski-in, ski-out
accommodation access.
Sun
Peaks is also where Olympic Gold Medalist and Female Athlete of the
20th Century, Nancy Greene, calls home … and weekends she is often
available to ski with resort guests during the afternoon for complimentary
mountain tours!
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Hyak River Rafting: We offer a variety of river trips May through September. From our popular Chilliwack and Thompson River day trips to our world class Chilko, Chilcotin and Fraser six day expedition, Hyak has the perfect river adventure for you. more
Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge: Our ski-in / ski-out hotel, in the heart of Sun Peaks, features 191 rooms ranging from cozy and traditional lodge rooms - to spacious 3-bedroom suites. We offer all the amenities, great dining, and great service you will need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay... more
OK Chalets.com: We feature a variety of BC's finest ski-in/ski-out Villas, Resorts, Condos & private Chalet rentals. Stay at Big White, Silver Star, Sun Peaks, Fernie Alpine Resort and Whistler Blackcomb. We also offer accommodations in Apex, Kimberley, Panorama, and Rosslan... more
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City
Information
Hiking
amid wildflowers at Sun Peaks, BC - Photo: Adam Stein
Climate:
The summer temperature averages between 15 to 25C … while in the
Winter, the temperature averages between -5 to -15C. Located inland
from the coast, humidity is relatively low and provides for dry conditions
in the summer, and light powder in the winter.
Access:
Sun Peaks is located 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops. By car or bus
from Kamloops, travel north 25 km on Highway 5 to the Heffley Creek
turnoff, and then travel on the Heffley Louis Creek Road until it transitions
into the Sun Peaks Road (35 kilometres).
The Kamloops Airport connects with both Vancouver and Calgary International
Airports and are serviced by Air Canada Jazz and WestJet. From the airport,
rental vehicles and shuttle buses are available (make sure to book in
advance of your arrival).
Sun
Peaks is a great inclusion on your self-drive tour through of British
Columbia. It's an easy, convenient stop on most circle tours throughout
the province.
Mountain
Biking at Sun Peaks - Photo: Adam Stein
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: Winter:
alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, dogsled tours, snowshoe
tours and rentals, snowmobile tours, tube park, outdoor ice skating
rink, horse drawn sleigh rides, alpine skiing and snowboarding lessons
and rentals, outdoor headed swimming pool and hot tub
Summer:
alpine lift-accessed hiking, lift-accessed downhill mountain biking,
18-hole golf course, horseback trail ride tours, canoe and kayak rentals,
canoe tours, stand up paddle boarding, geocaching, tennis courts, basketball
court, outdoor headed swimming pool and hot tub
Accommodations:
Options
are plenty ranging from hotels and lodges, to condos, townhomes and
chalet rentals. From standard to luxury, there are options for every
taste and budget, including an international hostel. The pedestrian
village has 7 hotels, including a 4-diamond property as well as 2 lodges
offering apartment style suites. Rooms range from standard hotel to
kitchenette and multi-room suites. Scattered through the community are
14 townhome complexes with overnight rentals, as well as hundreds of
chalets/vacation homes.
Population:
500
permanent residents
Elevation: Village
Elevation: 1255m (4166f)
Summit
Elevation: 2152m (7060f)
Local
Attractions:
Sundays Farmers' Market (summer only), Alpine Blossom Season (mid-July
to mid-Aug), Olympic Champion Nancy Greene's trophy case located at
the Cahilty Lodge alongside her 2010 Olympic Torch on display, OSV ski
run - home to the Austrian National Ski Team early season training,
BC's highest elevation golf course .
Enjoying
Sun Peaks, BC - Photo: Adam Stein
Annual
Events:
Jan:
New Year's Eve fireworks, Sun Peaks Family Cup, Winter Festival
of Wine
Feb:
Sun Peaks Family Games
Mar: Velocity
Challenge FIS World Cup Speed Skiing (TBA yearly - March 2011)
April:
Canadian Masters Alpine Championships, Spring Festival
July:
Canada Day Celebrations, Wine & Culture Festival
Aug:
BC Day Family Celebrations, Concert Weekend
Dec:
Holiday Celebrations, Christmas Market, Symphony of Snow Holiday
Concert, Breakfast / Skiing / and Sleigh Rides with Santa
For
Information:
Tourism Sun Peaks
13-3250 Village Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0
Phone: (250) 578-5399 Fax: (250) 578-2552
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