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 Valleyprimarily a summer 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 trails, a park and pipe terrain profiles, Silver Star is absolutely everythingone might ask for a vacation when you wake in Canada. The average daily temperature -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 is ski in ski-out access. If you have a vacation where you can keep right on the hill, they prefer the one of the finest in the United KingdomColumbia.
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 huge park land, trails get the Nordic and snowmobiles for outdoor adventures off-piste. BigWhite is in the center of 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 much smaller than Big White and Silver Star Apex is a full service ski resort nestled 33km/21miles west of the city of 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 there is also a wide selection of ski and snowboarding for all levels is to have the ability, with a total of 68 routes.
Overall, family ski area is Apex affordable, fun and perfect for people, quality and comfort. Accommodation at the resort arecomfortable 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 skiing. And a hockey rink of regulation size pool is the center of the area after the races, so bring a stick and a pair of shoes. They also enjoy a series of outdoor skating for those who some ice skating under the stars do. Apex operates from late November / early December to early April.
Mount Baldy SkiResort: 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 to over 1,200 meters, a T-bar, magic carpet and a small park land to breed. 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,Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and a single 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 town of Oliver 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 DayValentine'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. As one of the most beautiful places to visit in winter or in Canada, Summer, and we hope that you consider the visit and spend your holidays here. Maybe I'll see you on the slopes!
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