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'''Sun Peaks Resort''' is a year round [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/plan-your-trip/why-sun-peaks ski resort]located approximately 50 km  (a 45 minute drive) northeast of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.  The village is surrounded by three mountains: Tod Mountain, Mount Morrisey, and Sundance Mountain. <br><br>[http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/winter/activities BC winter] activities include: downhill skiing, snowboarding, [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/winter/nordic cross country skiing holidays] and snowshoeing. <br><br>[http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/summer/activities BC summer] activities include: downhill mountain biking, [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/summer/hiking bc hiking trails] and [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/summer/golf golf vacations]. <br><br> Sun Peaks Resort also attracts foodies with a wide selection of restaurants and annual food and wine festivals.

'''Sun Peaks Resort''' is open year round [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/plan-your-trip/why-sun-peaks ski resort]. It is the second largest [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/british-columbia-resort British Columbia resort] (Whistler Blackcomb being the largest in British Columbia), located approximately 50 km  (a 45 minute drive) northeast of Kamloops.  It is only a 4-hour drive, or a short flight, from Vancouver. The geographic location of this [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/canada-holiday Canada holiday] place annually receives six metres of light, dry snow and, ironically, 2,000 hours of sunshine too! <br><br>

Sun Peaks is located in beautiful British Columbia’s sunny interior, just a 4-hour drive, or quick flight, from Vancouver. The resort’s unique geographic location annually receives six metres of light, dry snow and, ironically, 2,000 hours of sunshine too! Can you say, “bluebird powder days?” We certainly can.

From the rough and tumble days of Tod Mountain, Sun Peaks has evolved into one of the leading ski experiences in Canada. The resort offers surprising diversity across its three unique mountains: Tod Mountain, Mount Morrisey, and Sundance Mountain. Gladed areas. Bumps. Steeps. Long cruisers. Alpine bowls. Progressive park. It’s all here, and the closest you’ll get to another person is on the chairlift.<br><br>

From the rough and tumble days of Tod Mountain, Sun Peaks has evolved into one of the leading ski experiences in Canada. The resort offers surprising diversity across its three unique mountains. Gladed areas. Bumps. Steeps. Long cruisers. Alpine bowls. Progressive park. It’s all here, and the closest you’ll get to another person is on the chairlift.

Sun Peaks offers a wide range of accommodation options from standard hotel [http://http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/plan-your-trip/packages ski vacation packages] to chalets accommodating a groups as large as 20 or more. Whatever the need is, there is a [http://http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/plan-your-trip/packages ski vacation package] to fit your requirements. <br><br>

We all know the importance of a family that skis together, stays together. Because there is an easy run off every chairlift, families get optimal together-time on the slopes.

[http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/winter/activities BC winter] activities include: downhill skiing, snowboarding, [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/winter/nordic cross country skiing holidays] and snowshoeing. <br><br>[http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/summer/activities BC summer] activities include: downhill mountain biking, [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/summer/hiking BC hiking trails] and [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/summer/golf golf vacations]. <br><br>

Need to augment your alpine getaway with a little cardio? Well, we’ve got that too. Discover over 50 kilometres of both backcountry and track-set cross country trails. Although our high altitude Nordic experience is understated, it’s definitely worth exploring.

== The Village, a Genuine Community ==

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How can one describe our vibe? The welcoming personality of Sun Peaks is truly infectious. The resort is more than a fourseason mountain retreat; it’s a vibrant community that many guests have chosen to call home. Discover for yourself why the resort generates BC’s most loyal and proud ambassadors.

 

 

Modern, yet attractively quaint, Sun Peaks is truly family-focused and was created with total convenience in mind. Nestled at the base of the lifts, in the heart of the resort, lies the picturesque ski-through village. The compact hamlet of 7,000 beds features covered walkways, appealing hotels, unique boutique shops,intimate cafés, and comfortable restaurants that offer diverse culinary options. To enjoy it all you needn’t worry about having a

 

vehicle since everything is within easy walking distance. If you do bring a car, simply park and forget all about it.

 

 

Get to know our local characters who always deliver genuine ‘Peaks’ hospitality; guests are truly appreciated here. From the good-natured Sun Guides who reveal the mountains’ lines and stashes, to the dedicated business owners who personally serve you, each recognize the importance of providing you with your finest vacation experience. And, as a mountain community, we all enjoy sharing life’s simple pleasures: first tracks on a powder day, casual drinks by a cozy fire, friendly chairlift conversations, silly photos, and sporting the best goggle tan.

 

 

== History ==

== History ==

In 1961, Sun Peaks Resort, then known as Tod Mountain, began with a single chairlift, the Burfield. The Burfield was at the time the longest chairlift in North America!  At the time there were very few amenities.  The current log-structure administrative building at the foot of the Burfield chair was Tod Mountain's restaurant, lodge, and mountain ticket sales centre all in one.  In 1968 the Burfield chairlift was damaged by fire and  did not reopen until December 1970.  

In 1961, Sun Peaks Resort, then known as Tod Mountain, began with a single chairlift, the Burfield. The Burfield was at the time the longest chairlift in North America!  At the time there were very few amenities.  The current log-structure administrative building at the foot of the Burfield chair was Tod Mountain's restaurant, lodge, and mountain ticket sales centre all in one.  In 1968 the Burfield chairlift was damaged by fire and  did not reopen until December 1970. <br><br>

 

Tod Mountain was bought by Nippon Cable Company Ltd. of Tokyo in 1992.  Since this time Ecosign  Mountain Resort Planners Ltd. have been the prime consultant and project planners for the transformation of Tod Mountain Ski Area into Sun Peaks Resort. <br><br>

Tod Mountain was bought by Nippon Cable Company Ltd. of Tokyo in 1992.  Since this time Ecosign  Mountain Resort Planners Ltd. have been the prime consultant and project planners for the transformation of Tod Mountain Ski Area into Sun Peaks Resort.  

Soon after the new ownership of the [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/bc-resort BC resort], new runs were built in addition to three new lifts (2 quads), and new facilities and infrastructure.  The first nine hole of the golf course were also built and the final nine were completed in 2005. Also added were the village's day lodge, a snowboard park, a 35 million-gallon snowmaking reservoir, a building and facilities for the Snowsports School, and even a whole new mountain - Mount Morrissey. <br><br>

 

Soon after the new ownership of the [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/bc-resort BC resort], new runs were built in addition to three new lifts (2 quads), and new facilities and infrastructure.  The first nine hole of the golf course were also built and the final nine were completed in 2005. Also added were the village's day lodge, a snowboard park, a 35 million-gallon snowmaking reservoir, a building and facilities for the Snowsports School, and even a whole new mountain - Mount Morrissey.  

 

In 2006 a new quad lift “the Elevation” was added to Sun Peaks Resort, along with new runs on the area known as Orient Ridge. Each year the Austrian National Ski team trains at Sun Peaks on the Nancy Greene Race Centre.  

In 2006 a new quad lift “the Elevation” was added to Sun Peaks Resort, along with new runs on the area known as Orient Ridge. Each year the Austrian National Ski team trains at Sun Peaks on the Nancy Greene Race Centre.  

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== Mountain Statistics ==

== Mountain Statistics ==

'''Skiable Area:''' 3,678 acres of terrain, the second largest ski area in British Columbia, and the third largest in Canada <br><br>

'''Skiable Area:''' 3,678 acres of terrain, the second largest of all [http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/snow-ski-resort snow ski resorts]in British Columbia, and the third largest in Canada <br><br>

'''Mt. Tod Summit Elevation:''' 2,152m (7,060')<br>

'''Mt. Tod Summit Elevation:''' 2,152m (7,060')<br>

'''Burfield Chairlift Summit Elevation:''' 2,080m (6,824')<br>

'''Burfield Chairlift Summit Elevation:''' 2,080m (6,824')<br>

March  -3.9ºC / 25ºF<br>

March  -3.9ºC / 25ºF<br>

April -1.1ºC / 30ºF<br>

April -1.1ºC / 30ºF<br>

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== Festivals and Events ==

== Festivals and Events ==

Sun Peaks Resort is known to have a festival or event happening at any given moment. The bigger festivals include: The Winter Wine Festival in mid-winter pairs  the finest wines of the Okanagan Valley with gourmet foods; the Alpine Blossom Festival in July offers nature tours and wildlife walks in the alpine; and the Autumn Bounty Festival in October celebrates the culinary offerings in the Thompson Okanagan region.  

Sun Peaks Resort is known to have a festival or event happening at any given moment. The bigger festivals include: The Winter Wine Festival in mid-winter pairs  the finest wines of the Okanagan Valley with gourmet foods; the Alpine Blossom Festival in July offers nature tours and wildlife walks in the alpine; and the Autumn Bounty Festival in October celebrates the culinary offerings in the Thompson Okanagan region.  

== Accolades ==

== Accolades ==

Sun Peaks Resort matured into one of North America's prime winter and summer resorts, voted "best race training centre," "best kids' terrain park," "best ski-in/ski-out village," and "best alpine resort in summer," by Ski Canada Magazine in 2009. Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Poll named Sun Peaks among the top 10 resorts in North America.

Sun Peaks Resort matured into one of North America's prime winter and summer resorts, voted "best race training centre," "best kids' terrain park," "best ski-in/ski-out village," and "best alpine resort in summer," by Ski Canada Magazine in 2009. Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Poll named Sun Peaks among the top 10 resorts in North America.

==Photo Gallery==

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