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BIG WHITE

📍Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🟢 Beginner Friendly🌲 Tree Skiing🏞️ Scenic CruiserIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Mikeh0303 · CC BY 2.5 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,550 ft
🗻
Skiable terrain
2,834 acres
❄️
Avg snowfall
About 300 in
🚡
Lifts
17
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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YLW
Kelowna International
About 1–1½ hours
arrival planning

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the practical nearby gateway for Big White. The resort offers airport transfers as well as driving directions, so compare a rental car with a booked shuttle for your dates. Allow roughly an hour or more for the mountain journey, plus time for weather and arrival formalities.

A village stay keeps you close to skiing and dining. Check your lodging’s exact arrival point and the shuttle’s equipment allowance before travelling; avoid planning a tight same-day connection around an assumed airport exit time.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Stonebridge Lodge

condo · Ski-in/ski-out with Bullet Express next door

Many units add private hot tubs, while the property also has a plunge pool, spa, fitness room, waxing station, and in-room laundry.

Big White ski-in/ski-out staysGroups needing kitchensPrivate hot-tub options
🍳Kitchen♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool💆Spa🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Big White direct bookings+1 250-765-8888Big White direct bookingsbookdirect@bigwhite.com
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen, hot tub, pool, spa, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

White Crystal Inn

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out in Big White village

Ski-in/ski-out access, kitchenette choices, and secure ski storage make it easy to settle in for several days.

Ski-in/ski-out staysCouplesFamilies wanting a kitchenette
🍳Kitchen♨️Hot Tub🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Big White direct bookings+1 250-765-8888Big White direct bookingsbookdirect@bigwhite.com
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen, hot tub, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

Premium

Chateau Big White

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out access to three chairlifts

Three-chair ski access plus kitchenettes and secure gear storage cover the practical needs of a multi-day ski stay.

Ski-in/ski-out staysCouples wanting a kitchenetteFamilies
🍳Kitchen♨️Hot Tub🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Big White direct bookings+1 250-765-8888Big White direct bookingsbookdirect@bigwhite.com
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen, hot tub, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Big White, compare a booked room or rental around Kelowna with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Big White Ski Resort

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically late November to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.bigwhite.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
119
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
17
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2550
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
2834
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
7608
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4948
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Downhill mountain biking, guided e-bike outings and alpine hiking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
About 300
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · 15:30–20:00 · Holiday season, December 18, 2026–January 2, 2027; no night skiing December 25 or 31 · Published for Bullet Express, Plaza Chair, and TELUS Park.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Travel guidance source ↗ · reviewed October 29, 2026; the guide uses broad planning advice

2,834 acres is the resort-reported patrolled area, rather than the full property. Big White reports about 25 feet of average annual snowfall; use this as climate context when comparing destinations.

  • Big White Ski Resort — 2026-27 Winter Hours ↗

    Big White publishes current-season holiday night-ski dates, hours, named lifts, and excluded dates.

  • Big White — official stats information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Big White — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Operator season information. Use the current schedule and conditions for your chosen ski day.

  • Summer Events & Activities | Big White ↗

    Downhill mountain biking, guided e-bike outings and alpine hiking.

  • Big White — Mountain Statistics ↗

    The operator publishes an approximately 25-foot average annual snowfall figure; other reviewed core facts are not maintained by this adapter.

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