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Big White Resort, BC, Voted Winner of Best International Ski Resort for Families Award

Family fun at Big White Ski Area, BC. | Photo: Big White

Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, Canada, has been voted the winner of Best International Ski Resort for Families in the 2025 Out & About with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards. “We are grateful and proud to have been chosen by the readers of Out & About with Kids for this award. Our staff put so much time and energy into the […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | December 8, 2025
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Invests Millions in Resort Upgrades for 2025-26

Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, is back for the 2025-26 winter season with significant enhancements, including the highly anticipated reopening of Kettle Valley Steakhouse, new dining concepts, and over $4 million invested in lift infrastructure and guest services. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Announces $9.4M Infrastructure Investment for 2025-26 Season After a five-year pause, Kettle Valley Steakhouse returns […]

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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Canada, Features Some of the Best Tree Skiing in North America

British Columbia’s Big White Ski Resort has the best tree skiing in Canada and is the third best in North America, according to PeakRankings. The Canadian-owned and family-operated resort has been in operation since 1963. It is located 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, which also features an international airport, making access […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | September 15, 2025
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Ambassador Finley Cashin Heads to the 2025 World University Games

Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is excited to announce that Finley Cashin, one of its own, has been nominated to represent Team Canada at the prestigious 2025 World University Games in Torino, Italy. Related: A Non-Skier’s Guide to Big White, BC Finley’s nomination is a well-earned recognition of his hard work, talent, and relentless dedication to ski racing. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 11, 2025
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, to Open Early on Friday, November 22 With Half-Price Lift Tickets

A skier makes nice turns in deep pow at Big White Resort. | Photo: Big White Resort

Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is excited to announce that it will open six days early and kick off its 61st season on Friday, November 22. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Places for Snowboarding Originally scheduled to open on November 28, recent snowfall has built a solid 24 inches (60 cm) […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | November 18, 2024
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Places for Snowboarding

Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia has just received an incredible honor: it has been nominated for Best Place for Snowboarding as part of USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This nomination places Big White in the spotlight as one of the top snowboarding destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Ranked #4 […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | October 25, 2024
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[VIDEO] Beyond the Powder: Highlighting the Unique Character and People Behind Big White Ski Resort, BC

“Beyond the Powder” explores Big White Ski Resort, BC, highlighting its unique character and the people behind it. The documentary reveals the resort’s family-operated nature, showcasing how the owner’s family lives and engages with the community. It offers a glimpse into life at Big White, featuring locals, ambassadors, and ski patrol. The film also covers the resort’s growth and sustainability […]

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VIDEO: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Reminds Us of Off-Season Mountain Safety and That Uphill Access Is Closed

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Big White Ski Resort, BC’s, Master Plans Up to 2089: Doubling Lifts, Skiable Terrain, & More

Big White is known by many as one of the go-to destinations for skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia and Canada. Its proximity to a Kelowna, family-oriented resort-style, large skiable area, and year-round operations make it stack up against any other major ski resort. With Big White now unveiling their master plans until 2089, all of these aspects will only […]

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Liam Abbott | January 12, 2021
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136 Covid-19 Cases Now Linked to Big White Ski Resort, BC

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Another 25 confirmed covid-19 cases have been linked to Big White Ski Resort, BC, taking the total to 136. The outbreak was first reported on December 15, when 60 cases were initially announced. The cases occurred mostly from transmission related to shared housing. Michael Ballingall, vice president at Big White, told CBC that the tests are in response to several […]

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Big White Ski Resort, BC Confirms 60 COVID-19 Cases Originating From Parties at Employee Housing

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According to a statement made by Interior Health, a cluster of 60 covid-19 cases has been identified at Big White Ski Resort, BC. “Our investigation reveals 60 cases of COVID-19 related to Big White; mostly from transmission related to shared housing.” – Interior Health press release Some cases were first acknowledged on Monday, and a testing team was sent to […]

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Snowboarder Sues Big White Ski Resort For Negligence

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Ski resort negligence or just plain stupidity? Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna, BC, Canada, was sued after a snowboarder rode off a snow ledge into the car parking lot, breaking his leg in the process on March 4th, 2013.  The plaintiff Mr Gary Colin Fillingham says: “he was injured when a known route from “Highway 33,” a ski run on […]

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Caitlin Perry | October 5, 2017
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