Big White Ski Resort
Overview
A location near Kelowna where golden larches can be spotted on the way up.
Quick Facts
- Type
- ski resort
- Coordinates
- 49.7379, -118.9459
What you can do here
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Sightseeing
- Skating
- mountain biking
Some of these are offered by Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place.
Good to know
- Hours & season
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Operating season — Open daily until early April.
- Fees & reservations
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Last Scenic Chairlift tickets sold — 4:00pm Thursday, Saturday, Sunday & Holiday Monday
Last Scenic Chairlift tickets sold — 6:00pm on Fridays.
Permit Costs — Overnight Parking: $25 per night, per vehicle (no trailers allowed). Weekly Parking: $125 per week, per vehicle (no trailers or RVs/campers allowed). RV/Camper Parking: $50 per night, per RV/camper (maximum of 7 nights per season).
Online ticket purchase — Purchase online at any time and get a discount compared to window pricing.
In-person ticket sales location — Village Centre Mall Ticket Office.
Non-transferable tickets — Tickets are non-transferable.
Full day ticket prices (Adult) — $124 Save $35 $159 | $139 Save $35 $174 | $189 Save $50 $239
Full day ticket prices (Youth/Senior) — $104 Save $25 $129 | $119 Save $30 $149 | $159 Save $40 $199
Full day ticket prices (Child) — $84 Save $20 $104 | $94 Save $25 $119 | $129 Save $35 $164
Beginner lift ticket price — $29
Night ticket prices (Adult) — $30 Save $10 $40
Night ticket prices (Youth/Senior/Child) — $22.50 Save $7.50 $30
Card fee — $10 CARD FEE (Does not apply to Tot or Reloaded Tickets)
Ticket pricing currency — Prices shown are in CAD per lift ticket and do not include tax (5% GST).
Ticket reloading — Once you've picked up your ticket, it can be reloaded online.
Season pass and lift ticket ownership — Season passes and lift tickets remain the property of Big White Ski Resort Ltd and may be revoked for misuse and/or breach of terms.
Passes and tickets usage — Passes and tickets are for personal use only. They are not transferable and cannot be resold.
Refundable Pass Option — The Refundable Pass Option is only available when purchased concurrently with your season pass.
Lost or stolen pass reporting — You are responsible for immediately reporting if your pass or card gets lost, stolen or damaged.
Reprint fee — For replacements, you will be charged a reprint fee of $20 (season passes) or $10 (single or multi-day passes).
Season pass age category is based on age at the time of purchase. Day ticket age category is based on age on the date of lift ticket.
Club65 pricing eligibility — To be eligible for Club65 pricing you must be 65 years of age or older before December 31 of the season the season pass is purchased for.
Tot day tickets — Although tot day tickets are free, all children must have a lift pass on their person while skiing.
Student season passes are subject to additional Student Terms & Conditions
Pricing currency — Rates are in Canadian dollars, and applicable taxes will be added to all prices.
Pricing changes — Dates and prices may be subject to change without notice.
Early Bird Season Passes On Sale Now! — Big White Ski Resort is proudly Canadian owned-and-operated. Every dollar spent at Big White stays in Canada.
2026-2027 WINTER SEASON PASS RATES — Early Bird June 1 - Oct 18 | Pre-Season Oct 19 - Nov 25 | Regular Season Nov 26 Onwards
NEW CARD FEE** — $20 REFUNDABLE PASS OPTION $30
SHARE - 2 Buddy Tickets at 50% Off + 2 Tubing Tickets at 50% Off — All 2026/27 season passholders (excluding tot passes) receive two 50% off ticket vouchers to give to friends and family and two 50% off tubing vouchers to use themselves or to give to friends and family.
- Getting there & parking
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Best to park at the Happy Valley Day Lodge.
45-minute drive east of Kelowna
Free day parking is available at Gem Lake Lot, Ridge Lot, Black Forest Lot, and Happy Valley Lot.
Overnight Parking & RV Parking — A limited amount of overnight parking is available by permit only at the Happy Valley Long-Term Parking Lot.
5315 Big White Road, Big White Mountain, BC V1P 1T4
FREE Priority Parking — Our Club65 Passholders now have priority parking in the Happy Valley and Black Forest Parking lots.
56 km (35 mi) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley.
Free parking at the Village Centre Mall with additional parking at Happy Valley on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Facilities
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Rentals — Skates, helmets, and hockey sticks are available for rent.
10% Off Rentals — Passholders will receive a 10% discount on any equipment rental at Big White.
EXCLUSIVE Kids & Youth Season Long Ski Rentals - SOLD OUT — Our Season Rental program has sold out for 2026/27.
alluraDirect Vacation Rentals — All 2026/27 Season Passholders can enjoy up to $100 in credit towards any Big White vacation rental listed on alluraDirect.com.
Hiking trails, scenic chairlift rides, washroom facilities, and restaurants are all easily accessed from the Village Centre Mall area.
- Rules
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Smoking Policy — Smoking of any kind (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes and vaporizers) is strictly prohibited anywhere on Big White Ski Resort property outside of designated smoking areas. Applies to summer and winter seasons.
Alpine Responsibility Code — The Alpine Responsibility Code outlines the rules of the road when you are on the mountain. It's all about safety.
Refund policy — All Big White Ski Resort lift tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Respect rules — Respect the Mountain. Respect Others. Respect Yourself. Failure to obey this rule will result in removal from the mountain and suspension of pass privileges.
Alpine Responsibility Code — You must abide by the Alpine Responsibility Code at all times.
REFUND POLICY, TERMS & CONDITIONS — All season pass, lift ticket and POWder Card holders must be aware of and comply with the Terms & Conditions.
- Safety & notices
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Fraud warning — Big White Ski Resort lift tickets being sold on social media, forums, or classifieds run a high risk of being linked to a fraudulent credit card.
15% Off Ski & Snowboard Repairs — 15% off repairs, 10% off parts from the Big White Repair Shop located in the basement of the Village Centre Mall.
NEW FOR 2026/27 - 2 x Repair & Tuning Vouchers at 50% Off Services — At the Big White Repair Shop in the Village Centre Mall.
- Contact
From Big White Ski Resort, which operates this place
Contact Direct — 250-491-6111
Contact Toll Free — 1-888-663-6882
Contact Email — resortservices@bigwhite.com
Telephone — 250-765-8888
Telephone — 1-800-663-2772
Telephone — 0011-800-2449-4483
Telephone — 00-800-2449-448
Contact — 1.866.222.4204, 250-491-6111, 250-765-8888, 1-800-663-2772, 0011-800-2449-4483, 00-800-2449-448
Telephone — 100-5309
Contact — Direct: 250-491-6111, Email: resortservices@bigwhite.com
Telephone — 250-491-6111, 250-765-8888, 1-800-663-2772, 0011-800-2449-4483, 00-800-2449-448
More details
- Summer hiking and sightseeing season
- until Labour Day
- Activities
- Snowshoeing, ice skating, fat biking, dog sled tours
- Onsite services
- Spa services available
- Trail Length
- 25 kilometres of combined Nordic and snowshoe trails.
- Guided Tours
- Offers an Interpretive Tour for those aged 15+ and a Family Adventure Tour inclusive of all ages.
- Activities
- Ski lessons, winter activities
- Rink size
- Olympic-size surface
- Hours of operation
- Opens at 11 a.m. most days. Night skating until sometime between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., depending on the day.
- Bonfire
- Bonfire lit every day after 3 p.m.
- Activities offered
- skiing, snowboarding, tubing parks, skating
- Winter sports
- Accessible winter sports for groups seeking adventure
- Average snowfall each season
- 750cm
- Number of lifts
- 16
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Big White Ski Resort offers 100kW, 200A rapid DC fast charging stations located in the Happy Valley Parking Lot.
- Connector Types Available
- Combo (CCS1): Most non-Tesla EVs — Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Volkswagen, and others. CHAdeMO: Older Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and select legacy models.
- Tesla Drivers
- Our on-site station does not include a NACS (Tesla-native) connector. CHAdeMO and CCS1 connectors have limited or no compatibility with current Tesla models, even with adapters.
- Winter Tire & Snow Chain Requirements
- British Columbia law requires winter tires or chains on many highways during winter months.
- Safe Driving Tips for Winter Conditions
- Keep a safe distance from other vehicles; it takes longer to stop on snow and ice.
- Motto
- it's the snow
- Annual snowfall
- over 7.5 meters (24.5 feet) of champagne powder
- Vertical drop
- 777 meters (2,550 ft)
- Skiable terrain
- just over 2,800 acres
- Popularity
- second most popular resort in British Columbia
- ADULT (19-64)
- $1099 Save $770 $1869 | $1239 | $1869
- YOUTH (13-18)
- $579 Save $405 $984 | $689 | $984
- CHILD (6-12)
- $419 Save $295 $714 | $509 | $714
- OKANAGAN STUDENT (FULL TIME, 18+)*
- $564 Save $395 $959 | $674 | $959
- CAN/USA STUDENT (FULL TIME, 19+)*
- $749 Save $525 $1274 | $859 | $1274
- CLUB 65 (SENIOR 65+)
- $769 Save $540 $1309 | $879 | $1309
- TOT (5 & under)
- $39 | $49 | $69
- TUBING ADD ON
- Free TOT tubing add-on with the purchase of all TOT season passes. | $89 | $109 | $159
- PASSHOLDER PERKS: ON MOUNTAIN
- You must present your 26/27 Big White Season Pass before purchasing to redeem these offers. Please note 26/27 passholders will not have access to on-mountain perks until the 26/27 winter season begins.
- NEW FOR 2026/27 - 2 Group Lesson Vouchers at 40% Off
- All 2026/27 season passholders (excluding tot passes) receive two 40% off group lesson vouchers to use for yourself or your friends and family.
- FREE Night Skiing
- Ski under the bright lights in the largest night skiing area in Western Canada. The Bullet Express, Plaza Quad and TELUS Park Chairs offer night skiing Tuesday thru Saturday when available.
- FREE Skating Rink Access
- ‘Canada’s Highest Outdoor Skating Rink’, it’s the same size as an Olympic Hockey rink! Skating is free for everyone.
- FREE Nordic & Snowshoe Trails Access
- Get off the beaten track and enjoy Big White’s breathtaking back country with over 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) of Nordic trails.
- 10% Off Food & Beverage (excl. alcohol)
- Valid at Alpine Burger Co & Alpine Express at Happy Valley Day Lodge, VISTA at Black Forest Day Lodge, The Moose Lounge and Kettle Valley Steakhouse at Happy Valley Day Lodge, SPUDS at the Ridge Day Lodge, Moonlight Bistro at the Gem Lake Warming Hut, The Woods Restaurant + Bar and Clocktower Coffee Co.
- Exclusive Passholder Accommodation Deals
- Save up to 30% on accommodation with Big White Central Reservations.
- 10% Off Retail Softgoods & Hardgoods
- Only available at Big White owned retail stores.
- 10% Off Single Group & Private Lessons
- Big White Ski & Board School offers a fantastic range of group & private lessons for both children and adults.
- 10% off Spa Services & Retail Products
- Spa at Stonebridge.
- PASSHOLDER PERKS: OFF MOUNTAIN
- You must present your 26/27 Big White Season Pass before purchasing to redeem these offers.
- NEW for 2026/27 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
- Save 15% on tickets with promo code BWPromo15.
- NEW for 2026/27 Hoodoo Adventures
- Save 15% off on KVR Shuttles this fall.
- NEW for 2026/27 Specsavers
- Save 30% off lens options.
- NEW for 2026/27 Denny's & BAR ONE (Kelowna locations)
- Save 15% off your bill (excludes alcohol).
- Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacations
- Save up to $1,000.
- NEW for 2026/27 Save 20% at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver & a $50 F&B credit per stay
- Enjoy 20% off the best available rate plus receive a $50 Food & Beverage credit per stay.
- Lakehouse Kitchens
- Save $50 off your first cooking class + 15% off subsequent classes and cafe purchases.
- Anytime Sim Golf
- 15% off all single-session bookings.
- Over The Top Racks & Accessories
- 15% off all products.
- Norelco Cabinets
- 20% off retail list pricing.
- Neighbourhood Brewing
- 15% off your bill.
- Mission Hill Family Estate
- 2 for 1 Tastings.
- Simplex Sportszone
- 15% off All Hourly Rates.
- Sagebrush Tours
- 15% off Public and Private Tours.
- Beyond The Crux Climbing Gym
- Save 15% off.
- Savoy Rents
- 15% off regular (Base) rental rates.
- 15% off all Drop-in Races at Kelowna Karting
- Season Passholders save 15% off all drop-in races at Kelowna Karting.
- Save 15% at Café Quattro
- Present your Season Pass to receive your discount.
- Reciprocal Resort Deals
- Your Big White season pass gets you up to 25% off regular-priced, single-day lift tickets at a fantastic lineup of partner resorts across British Columbia, Alberta and the U.S.
- Rack Attack
- Save $50 off Your Purchase.
- Sweat Studios
- Save 15% off Memberships & Punch Passes.
- Airhouse
- Save 20% off All Drop-in Sessions.
- Hillcrest Farm Market
- 15% off all Cafe Purchases.
- Kettle Valley Fitness
- Save 20% off Memberships.
- 20% off all OAT Memberships
- Outdoor Adventure Training (OAT) specializes in science-driven, remote fitness programs.
- Okanagan Canyoning
- 15% off all Canyoning Tours.
- Okanagan Adventure Park
- 25% off All Adventures.
- Tiki Time Tours
- 15% off All Tours.
- SNOWBIRD CLUB 65: MEMBERS
- In addition to the standard perks, season passholders aged 65+ will also receive these exclusive deals.
- One FREE Regular 12oz Hot Beverage
- Receive one free 12oz regular coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
- 50% Discount on Performance Tune
- Receive a 50% discount on our popular Performance Tune (regular price $80) at the Big White Repair Shop in the Village Centre Mall.
- SAVE $25 at Altitude
- One time special $25 discount with a purchase of $100 or more (before tax) at Altitude.
- Directions from Kelowna
- Follow Highway 33 for 32 km (20 mi) until you reach Big White Road. Turn onto Big White Road and follow it for another 24 km (15 mi) until you arrive in the main village.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- 100kW, 200A rapid DC fast charging stations located in the Happy Valley Parking Lot (Mountain Check-In), operated by FLO, accessible 24 hours a day.
- Connector Types Available
- Combo (CCS1): Most non-Tesla EVs — Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Volkswagen, and others; CHAdeMO: Older Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and select legacy models.
Ski Day
- Distance from Kelowna
- About an hour's drive away.
- Activities offered
- Skiing, snowboarding, day spas, tubing, skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobile tours.
Saturday
- Distance from Kelowna
- just an hour's drive
- Terrain
- over 2,700 acres of diverse terrain
- Snow conditions
- routinely covered in forgiving powder snow
- Non-ski activities
- tubing tracks, outdoor fire, ice skating at the big outdoor rink
Night Skiing
- Night skiing area
- largest night skiing area in Western Canada
Telus Terrain Park
- Terrain park
- Well lit terrain and a dedicated lift in TELUS Park
Adaptive Program
- Adaptive Program
- For guests needing adaptive equipment or specialized support, we partner with Powderhounds Adaptive Snowsports by People in Motion, offering expert instruction and adaptive gear.
Village Map
- Village description
- This picturesque, ski-in ski-out village is perfect for your winter vacation.
Nordic Map
- Nordic trails
- 25kms (15.5 miles) of Nordic trails
YOUR BIGGEST SAVINGS ARE ONLINE
- Release Agreement
- The use of ski area premises and facilities and participation in activities at Big White Ski Resort Ltd. is subject to the conditions set out in the Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement.
ONLINE RATES, SAVE EVERYDAY
- Night skiing availability
- Includes night skiing when available.
REFUND POLICY, TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Refund request deadline
- All refund requests must be submitted by email no later than the last day of the season they are purchased for.
- Misuse liability
- You are liable for any misuse while the pass or card is not in your possession unless you have already reported your pass lost or stolen prior to the misuse.
- Fine for misuse
- A fine will apply if anyone other than the pass holder is caught using your pass. The minimum fine amount is $250 plus the cost of a full day lift ticket at window rates.
- Snow and weather conditions disclaimer
- We do not guarantee snow or weather conditions, open terrain or the number of lifts operating.
- Terms amendment rights
- Big White Ski Resort reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to amend the terms and conditions of Season Passes and Lift Tickets.
- Final interpretation
- Big White Ski Resort Ltd.’s interpretation of the above conditions is final.
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