The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is in BC coastal mountains, which offer protection from the cold Arctic climate surrounded. This has not only hot, dry summers and create, so that makes it rather mild, ideal for outdoor recreation in the winter. If you are looking for ski vacation destinations in Canada, consider the beautiful Okanagan in south-central interior British Columbia.
The province of British Columbia covers almost one million square metersKilometers, which is about ten times larger than the United Kingdom. In addition, about 75 percent of BC in the mountains is covered, and thanks to westerly winds off the Pacific Ocean, it is snowing hard here all winter.
AC Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, all in about 2 hours away. And within this region a number of ski areas and resorts that host a family holiday ski very nice. Although the Okanagan Valleyis primarily a summer vacation destination, it is often overlooked when the winter ski vacation.
ski areas in the Okanagan Valley are:
Silver Star Village Resort is located near the town of Vernon, BC, Silver Star offers world class skiing and snowboarding in a picturesque, family-oriented mountain. With an annual snowfall of over 23 m, 6 lifts, 115 runs, a terrain park and pipe profiles, Silver Starhas everything you could ask for leave, when skiing in Canada. The average daily temperature of -3 C (27 F)!
Silver Star Mountain Resort from November to mid-April for the winter holidays. The resort is inspired by a beautiful Victorian-style community, with shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, apartments and a youth hostel. A large part of the country's ski-in ski-out access. If you prefer a holiday where you can turn right on holidayHill, this is one of the best in British Columbia.
Big White Ski Resort: The hotel is located just 45 minutes from the city of Kelowna, Big White is considered the second largest city in the province, and offers skiers and snowboarders of all levels. With an average temperature of mild-5C (23 F), m 750 cm (24.5) and 118 snow runs, it is comparable to Silver Star, and really takes a family vacation. This is a large area wasPark, Nordic and snowmobile trails for outdoor adventures off-piste. Big White is centrally located in the Okanagan and is ideal for those looking for a day there, and then try other places as well.
Big White is only 56 km (35 miles) from Kelowna to the Village Centre, Kelowna stay that way in a simple way for housing. As the Silver Star, Big White is from November to early April.
Apex Ski Resort: Although it is verysmaller Big White and Silver Star Resort is a full service ski Apex 33km/21 miles west of the city Penticton BC. With an average temperature of -4 ° C, Apex receives about 600 cm powder dry "Okanagan" every season. Among the locals Apex is known for its steep 2,000 m in altitude in a short time. But it is also the destiny has a great selection of ski and snowboarding for all levels, with a total of 68 routes.
Overall, the family skiApex Resort is accessible, fun and perfect for those, quality and comfort. Holidays in the resort are comfortable and welcoming, and there are a number of activities for children and families over time from the hill. Nickel Plate Nordic Center offers cross-country ski trails. And a hockey rink of regulation size pool is the center of activity after the races in the area, so bring a pair of skates and stick to one. They also enjoy a series of outdoor skating forwho wants to do some 'ice skating under the stars. Apex operates from late November / early December to early April.
Mount Baldy Ski Resort: a small ski resorts, Mount Baldy remains relatively unknown. ft, but with one of the highest in BC on the basis of 5665, Baldy gets consistently more than 650 cm (20 feet) of snowfall annually. The hill includes a chair lift to over 1,200 meters, a T-bar, magic carpet and a smallTerrain park. There are some houses on the mountain, including the private rental cabin, a B & B, and a lodge. Other activities include family tobogganing on the hill, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and a Frisbee golf course. Well, the original!
With 35 trails and 500 acres of slopes, Mt Baldy is easy, fun and convenient. It is 76 km away (1 hour and 10 minutes) from the city of Penticton, 35 km (40 min) with the largest concentration of wineries in the Okanagan, the CityOliver BC. If you are looking for something romantic, Mt. Baldy is a perfect choice. It happens, for example, an annual event snow shoeing in the moonlight on or near Valentine's Day Valentine's Day. This evening includes a romantic night snowshoe hike, wine and cheese and an open fire.
There is much more to the Okanagan Valley, like the eye. When you visit one of the most beautiful places in Canada, summer or winter, we hope you consider the visit and spend your holidays here. Maybe there will beSee you on the slopes!
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