How to get there
Big White Location
Big White ski resort is in the British Columbia
interior, Canada. Big White is situated on the edge of the Monashee
Mountains, 56km from Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley.
Whilst in the Okanagan Valley, visitors sometimes combine a ski holiday at Big White
with a visit to its sister resort of Silver Star. It is possible to
drive from Calgary or Vancouver, but most people access the area by
flying into Kelowna airport.
Other Ski Resorts NearbySilver Star ski resort,
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Getting to Kelowna Various airlines operate regular flights to Kelowna from Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle. Airlines include Jazz, Air Canada, and West Jet, most of which have daily flights.
Travel from Kelowna to Big White From Kelowna airport there are regular shuttles to Big White that take under an hour. Big White central reservations offer a frequent and reliable shuttle service which can be used even if you haven’t booked accommodation through them. The bus drops you right off outside your accommodation.
Click here for more details. Big White TELUS Park Express also runs shuttles between Kelowna and Big White.
Click here for details and schedules.
To travel in style, Okanagan limousines are another option. For a little more money you get the convenience of not having to wait for other travellers.
Driving is another option. From Kelowna, the drive is east/southeast on highway 97, then onto highway 33 and Big White Road.
Silver Star to Kelowna Silver Star is 130km away from Big White, which equates to about 2 hours by road. The route is via highway 97 and 33. There is an inter-mountain day trip shuttle which runs every Tuesday and Thursday for day-trippers. For those moving accommodation, a direct shuttle is available every Wednesday and Saturday, or daily there is a shuttle that goes via Kelowna airport.
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We had the amazing experience of getting between the two resorts via helicopter. Unfortunately this service is no longer available due to the unpredictable weather patterns.
Getting Around Big WhiteThere are roads weaving around the Big White village which can be used to walk about. Depending upon how packed the snow is, you can also walk up and down some of the runs. Another mode of transport is the free shuttle that stops at major points around the resort, or to travel between the Happy Valley lower village and the mid-mountain village, the gondola will be a quick option.
If you have a car, most accommodation places offer dedicated parking, but this is worthwhile checking because otherwise parking is not permitted in the village.