Amy McCaffree

Review of Big White Ski Resort Ltd

This is my first visit to Big White, and I heard o...

This is my first visit to Big White, and I heard only wonderful things from my friends who have stayed and skiied here. It exceeded my expectations and now I know what a ski resort really is. Some resorts in the Pacific/Inland Northwest may have "Resort" in their name, but Big White is what resort is meant to be. The Village Centre is a winter wonderland with Christmas lights on trees. Our slope-side ski-in/ski-out hotel was perfect for my family's needs kver the course of the 3 nights we stayed here. Here in Canada at Big White, it truly feels like a getaway -- we are in our own snow globe world where everyone is friendly. Big White staff is awesome. Great with my kids. Everything really seems *better* in Canada -- the snow, the friendly ski-culture vibe (no snotty pretentious folks), the terrain (great variety, something for all abilities and ages, and even the people here dress better...outdoorsy Okanagon mountain vibe. No show-off name brands, just comfy, warm coats and hats and boots. Best souvenir item -- a Big White pom hat. Warm, cozy, and colorful! And a vacation here is affordable! Canadian skiers I met said they would like to visit the States to ski but it's too expensive. The accomodations and lift tickets beat all in the Pacific NW region from the Cascades to the NW Rockies. Prices lowers, yes. Favorable exchange rate, yes. But the value of what you get for your U.S. dollars is amazing! The resort also has an Olympic size outdoor ice skating rink for recreational and figure skating and hockey. An epic snow tubing park. And much more, so even if you don't alpine ski or snowboard there are lots of winter sports and recreation options (snowshoeing, dogsled rides, sleigh rides, Nordic skiing).