Sun Peaks BC is a year round destination. This newly formed municipality is centered around the largest ski area in British Columbia's interior. As the third largest ski resort in Canada, it is becoming a world class ski playground. Located northeast of the city of Kamloops, it has become a contender for skiers with BC's other great ski resorts. There are also a number of summer activities to enjoy. Additional accommodations and affordable housing for employees are issues that need to be addressed along with better access. Some major personalities are involved in the project, so these things should be addressed. Surrounded by mountains, Sun Peaks is a great spot to come and enjoy adventure or just kick back and relax.
In June 2010 Sun Peaks became the first Canadian mountain resort municipality. The designation gives the community the ability to better control it's destiny. With a permanent population of under 500 people, the area must have controlled growth if it is to become a major tourism player.
Three mountains to ski means that there is a variety of terrain for any ability level. The vertical drop, at 2894 feet or 882 meters, ranks it with some of North America's best. A nine acre terrain park is available for snow boarders. With an annual snowfall average of about eighteen feet, or 5 and a half meters, good ski conditions are the norm.
During summer there a host of other activities. The golf course on the valley floor has stunning mountain panoramas. Downhill mountain biking trails are available with lift access. For the less adventurous, there is the weekly Sun Peaks & Region Farmer's Market. This brings local arts and crafts along with area ranchers and farmers.
Crucial to the resort's growth is the development of more affordable employee housing. Without this there will be a shortage of workers. More lodging for guests is also needed if the area is to get a greater percentage of visitors.
Access is also an issue that needs addressing. A road from the east would make the trip shorter from Banff and Lake Louise. This would bypass the round about drive now necessary from that direction. There are a couple of small airlines offering direct flights from Seattle.
Al Raine is the first mayor of Sun Peaks BC. He was a major part of the development of Whistler, now one of the world's great resorts. His wife, Olympic champion Nancy Greene Raine, is the director of skiing for the resort. She host free public ski tours most holidays and weekends. These two have made this area their home because of it's great skiing and bright future.
Sun Peaks BC
In June 2010 Sun Peaks became the first Canadian mountain resort municipality. The designation gives the community the ability to better control it's destiny. With a permanent population of under 500 people, the area must have controlled growth if it is to become a major tourism player.
Three mountains to ski means that there is a variety of terrain for any ability level. The vertical drop, at 2894 feet or 882 meters, ranks it with some of North America's best. A nine acre terrain park is available for snow boarders. With an annual snowfall average of about eighteen feet, or 5 and a half meters, good ski conditions are the norm.
During summer there a host of other activities. The golf course on the valley floor has stunning mountain panoramas. Downhill mountain biking trails are available with lift access. For the less adventurous, there is the weekly Sun Peaks & Region Farmer's Market. This brings local arts and crafts along with area ranchers and farmers.
Crucial to the resort's growth is the development of more affordable employee housing. Without this there will be a shortage of workers. More lodging for guests is also needed if the area is to get a greater percentage of visitors.
Access is also an issue that needs addressing. A road from the east would make the trip shorter from Banff and Lake Louise. This would bypass the round about drive now necessary from that direction. There are a couple of small airlines offering direct flights from Seattle.
Al Raine is the first mayor of Sun Peaks BC. He was a major part of the development of Whistler, now one of the world's great resorts. His wife, Olympic champion Nancy Greene Raine, is the director of skiing for the resort. She host free public ski tours most holidays and weekends. These two have made this area their home because of it's great skiing and bright future.
Sun Peaks BC
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