How big is Sun Peaks?
Sun Peaks has 135 pistes served by 13 lifts — 5th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Canada. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.
Sun Peaks resort guide
British Columbia, Canada
Canada's second largest ski resort
Sun Peaks at a glance
135
Pistes
13
Lifts
2,080m
Top
1,259m
Base
821m
Vertical
YKA
Nearest airport, 45 km
10% beginner58% intermediate32% advanced
Sun Peaks is Canada's second largest ski resort, offering three mountains, excellent grooming, and a charming pedestrian village.
Your questions about Sun Peaks, answered
How high is Sun Peaks?
The lifts run from 1259m at the base to 2080m at the top, a vertical of 821m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Canada, that is the 9th highest, with the 7th biggest vertical.
Is Sun Peaks good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Sun Peaks split 10% beginner, 58% intermediate and 32% advanced, against an average of 20% beginner and 34% advanced across the resorts we track in Canada.
On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
With under 15% of runs graded beginner, first-timers may find the easy terrain limited.
When is the ski season at Sun Peaks?
Over the last ten winters Sun Peaks has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 6 December to 1 May, about 148 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 81cm, 41cm of new snow and 1.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Sun Peaks?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional (YKA), 45km away in a straight line. Kelowna (YLW) is 109km, Penticton (YYF) is 159km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Sun Peaks?
A 6-day adult Sun Peaks lift ticket costs CA$1,190 for 2025/26, or CA$198 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 15 resorts we price in Canada.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Sun Peaks
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field RegionalYKA45 km
- KelownaYLW109 km · major airport
- PentictonYYF159 km
Travel time to Sun Peaks
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional (YKA)Quickest
- Flight
- 9h 45m · 7,329 km
- Transfer by road
- 55m · 61 km
- Total
- ≈ 13h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Kelowna (YLW)
- Flight
- 9h 45m · 7,350 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 15m · 147 km
- Total
- ≈ 14h 30m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Penticton (YYF)
- Flight
- 9h 50m · 7,404 km
- Transfer by road
- 3h 20m · 215 km
- Total
- ≈ 15h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Sun Peaks lift pass 2025/26
CA$1,1906-day adult Sun Peaks lift ticket · ≈£637
CA$198 per day · 1.3 km of piste per € · #5 of 15 for value in Canada
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
41value scoreAverage value
Sun Peaks piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Sun Peaks. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Sun Peaks has 135 pistes and 13 lifts, running from 1,259m to 2,080m.
Why go to Sun Peaks
- Canada's second largest ski resort
- Three mountains
- Excellent grooming
- Charming pedestrian village
- Great facilities
- Great for all skill levels
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Weather can be variable
- Limited flight options
- Remote location
Skiing and snowboarding Sun Peaks by ability
Beginners
Sun Peaks offers excellent beginner terrain! The resort is very beginner-friendly with well-maintained beginner runs and excellent ski schools. Beginners will feel comfortable here.
Intermediates
Sun Peaks is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain across three mountains. Intermediate skiers will love the variety and excellent grooming.
Advanced
Sun Peaks offers good advanced terrain! The resort has challenging expert runs and powder opportunities. Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain to explore.
Our take on Sun Peaks
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: sunpeaksresort.com
More on Sun Peaks
- Sun Peaks snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Sun Peaks snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Sun Peaks lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in CanadaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Canada
Ski resorts near Sun Peaks
- Revelstoke120 km
- Big White146 km
- Kicking Horse203 km
- Whistler Blackcomb234 km
- Panorama262 km
- Lake Louise265 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.