Sun Peaks Resort Ski Area

Sun Peaks Resort: Big Mountains and a Ski-In Village Near Kamloops

Sun Peaks Resort, about 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops and roughly four to four-and-a-half hours' drive from Vancouver, is one of the most popular Interior ski trips for Lower Mainland families. Its compact, pedestrian village sits right at the base, so most hotels and condos are ski-in, ski-out, and the drier Interior snow and sunny days are a big draw.

The mountain

Three mountains, Tod Mountain, Sundance and Morrisey, add up to about 4,400 acres of skiable terrain, making Sun Peaks one of the largest ski areas in Canada. Around 13 lifts serve more than 140 runs with close to 900 metres of vertical, including long groomers, gladed trees, open bowls and a run of about 8 km. There is also extensive Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.

2026–27 season

Sun Peaks has scheduled its 2026–27 ski and snowboard season from November 21, 2026 to April 4, 2027, conditions permitting. It is celebrating 65 seasons of skiing on Tod Mountain, has more than tripled the snow it stores over the summer to support early-season conditions, and is adding four new children's adventure zones along with trail and terrain improvements.

Tickets and passes

Sun Peaks sells its own lift tickets and season passes and is included on the Ikon Pass, with limited days for Ikon holders. Buying lift tickets online in advance is usually cheaper than buying at the window.

Getting there from Vancouver

Drive Highway 1 to Hope, the Coquihalla (Highway 5) to Kamloops, then Highway 5 north to Heffley Creek and Sun Peaks Road up to the village. The Coquihalla is a high mountain highway, so winter tires are required and conditions can change quickly; check DriveBC before you leave. You can also fly to Kamloops and take a shuttle.

Good to know

• Best for: family ski weeks, intermediate cruising and ski-in, ski-out stays.
• Season: November 21, 2026 to April 4, 2027 (scheduled).
• Guest Services: 250-578-5474.

Comparing mountains? See our full guide to ski resorts near Vancouver for 2026–27, with opening dates, passes and where to stay.

Photo: 2011-18 Sun Peaks Winter (16132393432) by Murray Foubister, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.