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Big WhiteBig White Ski Resort

Go for 2–3 nights in ski season only: a car-free village at 1,755 m, 56 km (35 mi) from Kelowna, with ski-in/ski-out beds from about $35 a night.

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Big White is a purpose-built ski village on Big White Mountain, 56 km southeast of Kelowna and about an hour by road. Everything sits in one compact core at 1,755 m, so you park once and walk or ski to lifts, beds and bars. It is a winter resort: the season runs roughly late November to early April, and most beds, shuttles and restaurants close outside it. Come for 2–3 nights, or 4–5 if you ski every day and want a rest day.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Dec–Mar (ski season; late Nov to early Apr)
avoid May–Oct (resort largely closed), plus holiday weeks for crowds and prices
Airport
YLW
Nights
2–3
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Big White, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
  • Beerdraught in a pub / can from a shop$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personC$35 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedHotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
  • High-end bedHotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomC$450 (≈ US$350)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$120 (≈ US$90) · Mid C$220 (≈ US$160) · High C$400 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ski-in, ski-out village at 1,755 mAbout 750 cm of snow a seasonWestern Canada's largest night-skiing areaFamily-friendly, car-free resort core
Airports
YLW Kelowna International Airport (About 56 km (35 mi); resort airport shuttle in ski season, otherwise rent a car or take a taxi)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    −4°C (25°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    −3°C (27°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    0°C (32°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    18°C (64°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    18°C (64°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    −2°C (28°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    −5°C (23°F)

Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)), coolest Dec (−12°C (10°F) low), wettest Nov (15 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Big White: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−4°C (25°F)

−11°C (12°F)

14 rd

Feb

−3°C (27°F)

−11°C (12°F)

12 rd

Mar

0°C (32°F)

−8°C (18°F)

13 rd

Apr

4°C (39°F)

−5°C (23°F)

12 rd

May

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

13 rd

Jun

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

Jul

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Aug

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Sep

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Oct

5°C (41°F)

−3°C (27°F)

13 rd

Nov

−2°C (28°F)

−8°C (18°F)

15 rd

Dec

−5°C (23°F)

−12°C (10°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is walkable and ski-in, ski-out, so you do not need a car once you are up. Lifts and the resort shuttle move you between the core and outlying lodges. A car is only useful for the drive from Kelowna and for valley day trips; in winter the access road can be snowy and icy, so winter tires or chains are wise.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Kelownago

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive Highway 33 west, about 56 km (35 mi)

Biggest city in the Okanagan; airport, shops and lakefront. Best on a travel day.

Silver Starcaution

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive via Highway 97 and 33, about 130 km (81 mi)

Another ski hill near Vernon; a long winter drive for a day, better as a separate stay.

Pentictoncaution

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive south via Highway 97

Two lakes and wine country; a summer trip, not a ski-season day out.

Vernoncaution

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive via Highway 97 north

Okanagan lake town; pair with Silver Star rather than Big White.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Big White Village core

Ski-in, ski-out at 1,755 m; walk to lifts, eateries and bars. Best for a first trip with no car.

Trappers Crossing and Stonebridge

Slope-side lodges a few minutes' walk from the village core; quieter, still ski-in, ski-out.

Big White Road approach

Lower, cheaper beds and parking near the access road; you drive or shuttle up to the village each day.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
About $120–180 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
Mid
About $200–320 (≈ US$150–250) excl. bed
High
About $350 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel or lodge double room1 × 3 nights × C$260C$780
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × C$220C$1,320
Airport shuttle, Kelowna airport to the village, one way2 × C$54 · checkC$108
Airport shuttle, return2 × C$88 · checkC$176
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$30C$60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$244
Trip total≈ C$448 per person per day, bed includedC$2,688≈ US$2,000

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2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; lift tickets, rentals and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
Pizza or pub meal$18–32 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer: draught in a pub / can from a shop$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) / $3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
Day lift ticket$100–160 (≈ US$75–120) (check)
Ski or board rental, one day$40–70 (≈ US$30–55) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A well-run, family-oriented resort. The real risks are winter driving on the access road, altitude on day one, and skiing beyond your level; 911 covers the whole area.
  • Winter driving: Big White Road climbs 24 km (15 mi) from Highway 33 and can be snow-covered; check conditions before you set off.
  • Altitude: the village sits at 1,755 m, so pace your first day and drink water.
  • Most beds, restaurants and the airport shuttle run in ski season only; confirm dates before booking outside Dec–Mar.
  • Holiday weeks (late Dec, mid-Feb) are the busiest and priciest; book lifts and beds early.
  • Ski and board within your ability and check the daily avalanche and lift-status board; off-piste terrain is not patrolled everywhere.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Resort switchboard (Big White)
+1-800-663-2772

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Resort switchboard+1-800-663-2772

Embassy

No embassy on the mountain; the US consulate-general is in Vancouver and most embassies are in Ottawa. For a lost passport, contact your country's nearest consulate.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kelowna airport → Big White, resort shuttle: about $54 (≈ US$40) one way, $88 (≈ US$65) return (check)
  • Kelowna → Big White by car: 56 km (35 mi), about 1 h in good conditions

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the lift? — Where is the lift?
  • Is the road open? — Is the road open?

Tipping is expected in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Big White. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar (ski season; late Nov to early Apr) · avoid May–Oct (resort largely closed), plus holiday weeks for crowds and prices · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YLW: shuttle times, taxi fallback and a winter-road note.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: village core, Trappers Crossing, Stonebridge and the day lodge.
  3. Place pages with verified lift hours and season dates, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Snow and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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