Marked by humble beginnings but steady growth for over 50 years, Sun Peaks has transformed from a locals only, secret destination into a world class resort for skiing, golfing and mountain biking. Its transformation may be rooted knee deep in the fresh powder that thrills guests year after year, but it’s growing popularity is built on the shared passion of local residents that gives every guest that welcome feeling of being at home from the moment they arrive. Sun Peaks has a comfortable, laid-back nature that can be felt throughout the entire resort. It’s as easy to slip into as strapping on skis and gliding down to a café for breakfast before hitting the slopes. With 4,270 acres of uncrowded terrain covering three mountains, it’s a typical Sun Peaks winter day to ski right up to a chairlift with no waiting time, or to see only a couple of people on a run for an entire ski down.
The feeling of “owning the mountain” is an experience everyone gets on a trip to Sun Peaks.
While the slopes are pristine and will demand most of your attention, the village is worth spending the time to discover. The restaurants are diverse; you’ll find hearty pub burgers, Canadian classic “smores”, and mouth watering steaks to cuisines infused by German, Asian and European kitchens. It’s no joke… you’ll spend your chairlift rides debating where to go for après! But we’re called Canada’s Alpine Village for more than just our slopes...grab some snowshoes and explore the valley trails, mush your own team of sled dogs, hop on a snowmobile and see the backcountry, or ice skate under the stars.
With over 3,600 acres of terrain to explore and light dry snow, Sun Peaks is all about maximizing your vacation experience. Epic powder days experienced on unbelievable terrain are the ultimate combination. In a matter of minutes, you can sweep down from an open, powder filled bowl into the trees of your choice or the perfectly groomed run that you crave. Variety is the name of the game here. Skiers and snow boarders enjoy the epic powder conditions that we have, for an unforgettable experience. There are 135 runs to choose from spread over the second largest ski able terrain in B.C. They can take you anywhere from the open glades of Mt. Morrisey to the steep face of Tod Mountain. No matter what level of skier or snowboarder you are, there is a perfect run for you at Sun Peaks Resort. A half a billion dollars of investment makes Sun Peaks a vibrant and elegant upscale destination resort. Three mountains, 135 runs and 4,270 acres of ski able terrain (Canada's 3rd largest ski area; 2nd largest in BC next to Whistler) are centered around a picturesque, ski-through pedestrian village. Sun Peaks is a design masterpiece, with terrain for every ability, off every lift from the top of the mountain. Its quality of snow, reliable snow, variety of terrain from three distinct mountains and zero lift lines sets Sun Peaks apart from other resorts.
Canada’s very own darling, Nancy Greene, Olympic gold medalist and former Female Athlete of the Century, lives here and is available to ski with resort guests. Complimentary Sun Guides will meet you at the foot of the Sunburst Chair Lift from 9:00 am daily to show you around the mountain. Sun Peaks Resort came into being in July 1993. Prior to that, the resort was known as Tod Mountain and the geographic name for the major ski mountain remains ‘Tod Mountain.’ The name Tod came from a famous fur trader, John Tod, who was a chief trader for the Hudson’s Bay Company in the early 1840s. Tod Mountain was originally developed in the early 1960s. Harold (Harry) Burfield was a colourful character who ran the original ski shop at the mountain as well as the one in Kamloops. Since Nippon Cable purchased the resort area in 1992, they have invested over $75 million dollars in resort recreation amenities and infrastructure services. Other resort building developers have invested about $225 million in Sun Peaks, for a total of over $300 million. The result is a world class, people oriented, four season resort where people come to share special experiences with family and friends while they relax and recharge, away from the ever increasing pressures of today’s world. With 960 possible places to stay on the mountain, 18 restaurants and bars, plus up to 18 retail shops, different places to walk about and buy your favourite things. Sun Peaks Resort is the premier mountain resort destination in British Columbia’s interior and second only to Whistler in BC. The addition of Sun Peaks Grand Hotel will further enhance the facilities and image of Sun Peaks, raising the resort’s profile to compete directly with destination resorts in North America and around the world, comparable with such names as Whistler, Banff, Jasper and Mt. Tremblant. Visitation to the resort has grown at a compound rate of over 17% over the 8 years and Sun Peaks Resort is well positioned to continue to produce positive growth.