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Mount BaldyBaldy Resort
Go for 1–2 nights only if you ski or want a quiet cabin base; otherwise day-trip from Oliver (35 min) or Osoyoos (45 min) and skip the stay.
Mount Baldy is a small ski hill and ski-in/ski-out cottage village above the Okanagan Valley in southern British Columbia, about 35 minutes from Oliver and 45 minutes from Osoyoos. It has 35 downhill trails, no night skiing, and Nordic trails open December through March. There is no town here: no supermarket, no hospital, no bus. You come for snow, a cabin and quiet, and you bring what you need. In summer the lifts stop and the appeal drops sharply.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and valley views
- avoid Apr–Jun (mud season, lifts closed), Nov (thin cover before the season starts)
- Airports
- YYF · YLW
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mount Baldy911 ▾
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- BC health advice line (24 h, free)811
- Resort front desk / ski patrol+1 250-498-4086
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mount Baldy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyLow crime, high exposure: the real risks are the winter drive up, unmarked tree wells and deep snow off-piste.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · 811 BC health advice line (24 h, free) · +1 250-498-4086 Resort front desk / ski patrol
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYYF Penticton Regional Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 1 h 30 min by road.
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or hot drink at the base lodgeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedLodge suite (sleeps 2–4, kitchen, hot tub), a night, per roomC$199 (≈ US$150)
- Mid-range bedLodge suite (sleeps 2–4, kitchen, hot tub), a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedLodge suite (sleeps 2–4, kitchen, hot tub), a night, per roomC$400 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$120 (≈ US$90) · Mid C$200 (≈ US$150) · High C$350 (≈ 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.
- Airports
- YYF Penticton Regional Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 1 h 30 min by road. Check seasonal service.) · YLW Kelowna International Airport (Bigger airport with more flights; about 2 h 30 min by road via Oliver.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Dec
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jul–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mount Baldy: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
12 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
10 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Nov
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
13 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
13 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
You need a car. Access is via McKinney Road from Oliver, or from BC Highway 3 north of Bridesville and BC Highway 33 west of Rock Creek. Winter tires or chains are required on the mountain road in snow; check conditions before you climb. On the hill everything is walkable or skiable, and there is no local bus.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive McKinney Road, about 35 min
Wine country, restaurants and the nearest full supermarket.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive via Oliver or Highway 3, about 45 min
Lake beach and the warmest water in the Okanagan in summer.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive via Oliver and Highway 97, about 1 h 30 min
Doable as a day, but long for a return trip in winter light.
Door to door: About 2 h 30 min
Drive via Highway 97, about 2 h 30 min
Too far for a day trip; go only as part of a longer Okanagan drive.
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.
On-hill cottages and lodges
Ski-in/ski-out cabins and lodge suites; the only way to sleep at the resort. Book early for weekends and holidays.
Oliver
35 min down the mountain; motels, restaurants and a supermarket. Best if you want services and a cheaper bed.
Osoyoos
45 min away; more choice of hotels and food, and the warmest lake in the region in summer.
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
- Budget
- C$120–180 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$180–300 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
- High
- C$300 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lodge suite (sleeps 2–4, kitchen, hot tub)1 × 2 nights × C$260 | C$520 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$200 | C$800 |
| Lift ticket, one day2 × C$90 · check | C$180 |
| Ski or snowboard rental, one day2 × C$55 · check | C$110 |
| Fuel, Oliver return1 × C$25 · check | C$25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$164 |
| Trip total≈ C$450 per person per day, bed included | C$1,799≈ US$1,400 |
From C$199 a night in 2026; check
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; lift tickets, rentals and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or hot drink at the base lodge | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lodge lunch (burger, soup or chili) | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Lift ticket, one daycheck | C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) |
| Ski or snowboard rental, one daycheck | C$40–75 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Lodge suite, one nightcheck | from C$199 (≈ US$150) |
| Fuel, Oliver return | C$20–30 (≈ US$15–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel, no supermarket and no medical centre on the hill: fill up and shop in Oliver or Osoyoos.
- Cell coverage is patchy; some cabins have Wi-Fi, some have no phone at all.
- The access road is steep and can be icy or unplowed after storms: check road and snow conditions before driving up.
- No night skiing: the day ends when the lifts stop.
- Lift operations are weather-dependent and can close mid-season: check the resort's snow report before you commit.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- BC health advice line (24 h, free)
- 811
- Resort front desk / ski patrol
- +1 250-498-4086
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Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- BC health advice line (24 h)811
- Resort front desk / ski patrol+1 250-498-4086
Embassy
No consulates on the hill. Nearest services: Kelowna and Vancouver; US consulate-general in Vancouver.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oliver → Mount Baldy by car: about 35 min, C$20–30 (≈ US$15–25) fuel return
- Osoyoos → Mount Baldy by car: about 45 min
- Penticton airport → Mount Baldy by car: about 1 h 30 min
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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 Mount Baldy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking and valley views · avoid Apr–Jun (mud season, lifts closed), Nov (thin cover before the season starts) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYF and YLW: last sensible arrival time, winter-road fallback, overnight rung in Oliver.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: base lodge, rental shop, cottage lanes, Nordic trailhead.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (lift hours, rental desk, Nordic trails) and eat pages with last orders in Oliver and Osoyoos.
- Snow and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialBaldy Resort (official site)
- officialBaldy Resort snow and weather report
- officialBaldy Resort ski rentals
- secondaryHonky Tonk Hotel
- secondaryThe Wapiti Creek Lodge
- secondaryMount Baldy Reservations B&B
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mount Baldy, revision 5065240 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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