Top Things to do in Okanagan Valley
Top Hotels in Okanagan Valley
- 1. Quality Inn & Suites
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kelowna Airport
- 3. Coast Capri Hotel
- 4. Riviera Plaza & Conference Centre, Vernon
- 5. Best Western Plus Osoyoos Hotel & Suites
- 6. Walnut Beach Resort
- 7. Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites
- 8. Comfort Suites Kelowna
- 9. Kanata Kelowna Hotel and Conference Centre
- 10. Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel
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What to do and see in Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley: The Best Ski & Snowboard Areas
The Okanagan Valley, in the interior of British Columbia, is a popular Canadian vacation destination known for skiing in the winter and watersports in the summer. The area's quaint towns and lush vineyards are connected by a network of clear blue lakes and rivers and surrounded by rolling, sun-dappled hills. Head to Kelowna for one of several wine festivals or to Penticton for the sugary summer Peach Festival. To the south is Osoyoos, home to an arid desert filled with rare plants and animals.
Restaurants in Okanagan Valley
1. Big White Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Booking a Big White vacation is easy with Big White Central Reservations, Big White's largest on mountain booking agency. Select from a wide range of ski-in ski-out accommodation, from economy to executive with private hot tub units, we have something to suit all budgets and tastes. Take advantage of discounted lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals, find great special offers, book airport transfers, select airline flights and on mountain activities all through our one stop, full service booking agency. If you're driving, parking in resort and at all properties is FREE!
Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada
After packing our car, the four of us and our dogs left for a three day/two night stay at Big White Mountain Resort. During the almost two hour drive from Penticton, the surroundings changed from no snow, a sparkling lake and spring-like weather to a setting where everything was covered in a thick, soft and fluffy blanket of snow. The road had a number of curves and switchbacks but had been cleared of snow making our trip to higher elevations a safe one. As we drove along, we were awed by the spectacular, snow-covered scenery. Although the major activity is skiing (Big White offers 118 runs, serviced by high-speed lifts), there are other fun things to do including snow boarding, snow shoeing, ice climbing, dog sled rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow mobiling, snow coaster and a snow limo ride. Many different types of accommodations are offered including hotels, condos, private chalets, cabins, town houses, bed/breakfasts and hostels. Fireworks happen on Saturday nights.
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Award-winning SilverStar Mountain Resort is located in the heart of British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan region. Less than a one-hour drive from Kelowna International Airport (YLW), SilverStar is one of BC's largest ski areas offering 3,282 acres of skiable terrain, a 760 metre vertical drop and annual snowfall of more than 700cm. Recognized as one of Canada’s best destination mountains, SilverStar’s intimate, colourful, mid-mountain village provides true slope-side lodging. A year-round mountain destination, SilverStar’s Bike Park is ranked as one of the premier downhill mountain bike facilities in North Americ
Reviewed By mikesT4519DU - Vancouver, Canada
Had an amazing day at SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon, BC recently. It is a wonderful ski hill with a great village and a really good vibe. The snow this year is abundant (and it snowed all day when we were there). Enjoyed delicious pulled chicken poutine for lunch at The Den and skied over 7,000 verticals metres for the day over the varied terrain. Steeps, glades, cruising, etc. The mountain has something for everyone! A beer at Long John’s capped the day off perfectly!
3. SnowSkool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Apex Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada
My sister, her daughter and I visited this resort located approximately 35 minutes from Penticton. After parking in a lot within walking distance of the Village, we set out to explore the area. We passed a skating loop and watched people enjoying the ice. We also passed by condos, lodges and cabins as we made our way to the shops and restaurants. Visitors were masked and maintained social distancing. We learned that other winter activities including snowmobile tours, hockey and snowshoeing were available. We watched skiers being pulled up the mountain by a t-bar. We studied a large map of the surroundings showing the 67 ski runs as well as the various ways to access the elevations. As we explored the Village, I was interested in the “hitching post” type of holders for skiers and snowboarders to place their equipment when they wanted to enter a shop or restaurant. Several carved, wooden totems appeared to stand on guard near a picture-taking venue.
5. Baldy Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Baldy Mountain Resort offers some of the lowest seasons pass and lift ticket prices in all of BC. The mountain is home to exceptionally dry, smooth interior powder – over 25 ft per year that stays nice and cold in the high alpine all season long. Powder turns can be found at the end of an epic day. Visit us to experience panoramic views, fresh air, outstanding grooming, minimal to no lift lines, and good times that will create lasting memories.
Reviewed By Jajze - Salmon Arm, Canada
We can't say enough good about this little ski hill. Great terrain, friendly officiant staff AMAZING snow! Never any lift lines...it's really a skiers dream come true. It's also an excellent affordable family mountain offering ski/snowboard lessons on their quaint little bunny hill. The roads up are always well maintained making for easy travel up. About 30 mins drive from The Coast Hotel in Oliver B.C. Please do yourself the service and visit this mountain. You won't be disappointed.
