Ski Sun Peaks

If you ski Sun Peaks you are in Canada's third largest ski area. With over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, skiing and snowboarding here you are bound to get sun. Powder and over 3700 acres of slopes await you across 3 mountains.

Where

Ski Sun Peaks for ski-in ski-out convenience, uncrowded pistes, and light, dry snow that makes for great champagne powder - over 5 metres of powder per year. This is a new resort - the first stone was only laid in 1993 - which means it is well planned. With pedestrian-only streets and European-style buildings, it is also very attractive. Transfers are relatively easy, although around four hours from Vancouver or five from Seattle, WA.

On the slopes

If you choose to ski Sun Peaks, there's nearly 3700 acres of skiable terrain and 121 runs spread across three mountains (Mount Tod, Mount Morrisey and Sundance), which means they offer great variety. This ski area is second in size only to Whistler - it's distant neighbour.

Beginners will find gentle nursery slopes in the village, and a series of easy greens to progress to. Intermediates will find plenty of choice across all 3 mountains, while there is good, steep terrain for advanced skiers, especially on Mount Tod.

Off the slopes

With its pedestrianised town centre, the Sun Peaks ski resort is a great family choice - you'll find a ski school, a childminding centre, the Kids Ranch, and a Kids Adventure Park with plenty of activities to keep your children happy. It also feels lieka traditional ski resort.

And while the après-ski isn't as lively as many European resorts, there are enough restaurants and bars to keep everyone happy. This includes hotel bars and the 4* Delta Resort.