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Sun Peaks Resort Guide
Opens November 21, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 21
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Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
5cm
Past 10 Days
14cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Sun Peaks is a year-round mountain resort located in British Columbia, Canada, featuring Canada’s second-largest ski area with over 4,200 acres of skiable terrain across three mountains. The resort offers a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly alpine village, diverse terrain for all ability levels, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic trails. Signature experiences include ski-in, ski-out accommodations, family-friendly amenities, and a vibrant events calendar, making it a standout destination for both adventure seekers and families.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sun Peaks
Lifts
13
Skiable area
4400 ac
Longest run
8 km / 5 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner10% of terrain
- Intermediate58% of terrain
- Advanced22% of terrain
- Expert10% of terrain
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad5
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Morrisey’s Public House – A favorite among locals and visitors alike, Morrisey’s offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with live music, hearty pub fare, and a vibrant après-ski scene just steps from the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 PM UTC
19cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-4%
vs 5-Year Avg
20cm avg by now
+12%
vs 30-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
20cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 19.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~19.2 cm. That's 4% below the 5-year average (20 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 13% above the 30-year average (17 cm).
Sun Peaks Season Snowfall
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Sun Peaks Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 243cm with an average of 67 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 31% above this average (317cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 45cm | 11 days | 16cm | 32cm | 9cm |
| December | 49cm | 13 days | 45cm | 65cm | 8cm |
| January | 41cm | 12 days | 71cm | 85cm | 7cm |
| February | 30cm | 9 days | 78cm | 87cm | 6cm |
| March | 32cm | 10 days | 78cm | 89cm | 6cm |
| April | 18cm | 5 days | 56cm | 74cm | 4cm |
| May | 6cm | 2 days | 13cm | 35cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
23 days scored, from 20 Mar
38
Best Day
29 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 3829 Mar1cm
- 3530 Mar3cm
- 3427 Mar
April 2026
- 262 Apr2cm
- 241 Apr
- 223 Apr
March scored highest for Sun Peaks in 2025-26. Based on 23 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sun Peaks
- Where is Sun Peaks?
- Sun Peaks is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Sun Peaks?
- Sun Peaks runs from a base elevation of 1,255 m (4,117 ft) to a summit of 2,078 m (6,818 ft), giving a vertical drop of 823 m (2,700 ft).
- How big is Sun Peaks?
- Sun Peaks has 4,400 acres (1,781 hectares) of skiable terrain, 144 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sun Peaks?
- Sun Peaks is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Sun Peaks?
- Sun Peaks typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sun Peaks get in a typical season?
- Sun Peaks averages 230 inches / 584 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
