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SUN PEAKS

📍Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser💎 Hidden Gem🏞️ Scenic Cruiser7 Days on Ikon🐾 Pet-Friendly Area🐕 Dogs on Mountain☀️ Year-round destination🚐 Van-life Friendly⚡ EV Charging

Photo: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,940 ft
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Skiable terrain
4,400 acres
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Avg snowfall
237 in
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Lifts
13

Sun Peaks Sports School

Village Day Lodge, Sun Peaks

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids ProgramsAdaptive

Sun Peaks Sports School lists ski and snowboard lessons from beginner through advanced levels for children, teens, and adults.

Why we like it

Visitors can compare private lessons, groups, camps, local programs, and an adaptive program from a clearly identified Village Day Lodge base.

Best for:

Beginner through advancedPrivate, group, and camp formatsAdaptive instruction
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs, adaptive.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Freefall Ski Shop

3190 Creekside Way, top of Sun Peaks village

RentalsDemosBoot FittingTuningSales

Freefall at 3190 Creekside Way offers rental and demo equipment, retail sales, specialist boot fitting, and tuning in Sun Peaks village.

Why we like it

The top-of-village location makes this a handy stop for rental pickup, a demo change, or a boot-fit problem. Tuning is available in the same shop.

Best for:

Top-of-village accessRental and demo equipmentBoot fitting and tuning
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, demos, boot fitting, tuning, sales.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Elevation Bike, Ski & Board

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

RentalsDemosTuning

Elevation operates from the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel with standard and high-performance ski and snowboard rental packages.

Why we like it

A convenient choice if you are staying at the Grand: compare standard and high-performance gear, then ask about multiday options and workshop help before heading out.

Best for:

Grand Hotel pickupStandard and high-performance gearTuning and multiday planning
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, demos, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Jardines Ski & Snowboard Rentals

Hearthstone Lodge, opposite Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

RentalsDemos

Jardines rents recreational and high-performance skis and snowboards from Hearthstone Lodge, opposite the Sun Peaks Grand. Its on-slope demo program lets visitors try the skis and boards stocked by the shop.

Why we like it

The location makes equipment changes practical during a ski day. If you are shopping for new gear, ask about the credit of up to two demo-rental days toward a ski or snowboard purchase.

Best for:

Hearthstone Lodge pickupRecreational and performance gearTrying before buying
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, demos.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-28

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Sun Peaks Resort

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

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.sunpeaksresort.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Dogs on the mountain
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Pet facilities
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Pet policy
Dogs may join the designated pet-friendly Nordic route to McGillivray Lake; the resort also lists pet-friendly snowshoe trails and accommodation. Follow the current trail map, leash signs and closures. This is not general access to alpine ski runs or lifts. Confirm room availability and pet restrictions before booking.
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Overnight RV and camper stays
limited
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
RV and camper parking rules
November 21, 2026–May 9, 2027: reserved winter/spring P5 sites beside Morrisey Express and Orient. Self-contained RVs only; no hookups or sani-dump, 14-night maximum. Washrooms, but no included showers.
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
EV charging
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Lift-accessed alpine hiking and trail running; downhill and cross-country mountain biking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Trail and chairlift hours vary with weather and conditions.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2940
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
4400
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
13
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
144
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
237
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4117
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Summit elevation (ft).

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

  • Sun Peaks Resort — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Sun Peaks Resort — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Partner schedule index. The Canadian guide presents typical seasons; current operation follows each mountain’s own schedule.

  • Sun Peaks: Nordic skiing and pet-friendly route ↗

    The 2026–27 Nordic page identifies the dog-friendly McGillivray Lake route. Checked October 22, 2026.

  • Sun Peaks: winter travel with dogs ↗

    Resort guidance describes pet-friendly accommodation, designated Nordic trails and snowshoe routes with leash restrictions.

  • Sun Peaks in Summer ↗

    Lift-accessed alpine hiking and trail running; downhill and cross-country mountain biking.

  • Sun Peaks winter RV sites ↗

    Winter and spring RV sites in P5 require advance reservations.

  • Sun Peaks parking and EV charging ↗

    Level 2 chargers are listed at the Sun Peaks Centre, east of the skating rink.

  • Sun Peaks — Trail Maps & Stats ↗

    The 2026–27 operator page publishes six comparable core mountain facts; its Mt. Tod summit figure is explicitly outside the ski-area boundary and remains open.

  • Sun Peaks Resort — Winter Hours of Operation ↗

    Sun Peaks publishes the complete 2026–27 ski-and-snowboard season window and its conditions caveat.

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