Big White vs Sun Peaks: BC's Best Family Ski Resorts

Big White's famous dry champagne powder and snow ghosts come from consistent cold Interior BC storms.

Sun Peaks offers 4,270 acres across three mountains, making it Canada's second-largest ski area vs Big White's 2,765 acres.

Sun Peaks' purpose-built alpine village is more developed with better dining and a charming European feel.

Big White's layout allows nearly all lodging to be ski-in/ski-out, making it exceptionally convenient for families.

Both resorts offer excellent children's ski schools, daycare, and family-oriented activities including tubing and skating.

Both resorts offer similar pricing that undercuts the big-name BC destinations like Whistler by 25-30%.

Which is better, Big White or Sun Peaks?

The comparison is evenly matched at 2 categories each with 2 tied. Big White wins for snow quality and ski-in/ski-out convenience, Sun Peaks wins for terrain size and village charm.

Which resort has more terrain, Big White or Sun Peaks?

Sun Peaks has more skiable terrain with 4,270 acres compared to Big White's 2,765 acres. Sun Peaks also leads in trail count with 138 trails versus 119 at Big White.

Which resort gets more snow, Big White or Sun Peaks?

Big White receives more snowfall at 295 inches annually, compared to 236 inches annually at Sun Peaks. Big White has a vertical drop of 2,550 feet and Sun Peaks has 2,894 feet.

Is Big White or Sun Peaks better for beginners?

Big White is more beginner-friendly, with 18% of its terrain rated for beginners compared to 10% at Sun Peaks. For intermediate skiers, Big White offers 56% intermediate terrain versus 58% at Sun Peaks.