 Silver Star Mountain Resort, Don Weixl photo
Highlights:
Apex Mountain Resort: A family-friendly resort close to 56 km (35 mi) of trails.
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Big White Ski Resort: A prime location for snowshoeing near Kelowna.
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Mount Baldy: A gem of a family mountain in the South Okanagan Valley.
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Silver Star Mountain Resort: This Victorian-style resort specializes in guided, snowshoeing tours.
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Sun Peaks Resort: Access 28-km (17.4 mi) track-set trails and 12 km (7.5 mi) backcountry trails.
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Wells Gray Provincial Park: Wilderness snowshoeing in one of BC's more remote parks.
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Apex Mountain Resort
Snowshoers headed to Apex for some invigorating shoeing won't be disappointed. Just 7 km (4.4 mi) away, the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre offers 25 km (15.5) mi of groomed trails specifically for the use of shoers. There is a heated lodge at the centre with a waxing room and kitchen facilities. Back at Apex, there are accommodations to suit every budget. Families are welcome. This is a great area to experience one of North America's fastest-growing winter sports.
Apex is a 35-minute drive west from Penticton.
Attributes
- Trails: 25 km (15.5 mi) of trails at the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre
- Average annual snowfall: 6 m (19.6 ft)
- Operating season: late November to early April
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Big White Ski Resort
Big White Ski Resort is a prime location for snowshoeing. Situated in the Monashee Mountains near Kelowna, it attracts shoers with its dependably glorious weather, 4 km (2.5 mi) of wooded trails and a further 42 km (26.1 mi) of groomed trails maintained by a Nordic ski club. This is an ideal location to get the whole family walking on snow; the resort was even recently named Best Family Skiing by Ski Canada magazine. All this is complemented by outstanding restaurants as well as full selection of accommodations suited to all budgets. As a bonus, the resort offers 2-hour, guided snowshoeing tours three days a week - a great way to explore the area.
Big White is a 45-minute drive southeast from Kelowna.
Attributes
- Trails: 4 km (2.5 mi) groomed trails
- Annual snowfall average: 7.5 m (24.5 ft)
- Operating season: late November to mid April
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Mount Baldy
Mount Baldy is a gem of a mountain situated in the South Okanagan Valley. The family-friendly resort is a delightful snowshoeing destination, with 20 km (12 mi) of marked trails through enchanting forests of trees, boughs bent under heavy snow. Trails are interconnected, and often lead to great views of Mount Baldy and the valley. Routes of note include The Gruel's Pool, a loop that leads around the backside of Mt. McKinney. Look for old trail signs from when the mountain first opened in 1968 as well as signs left over from the BC Games. Trails are shared with cross-country skiers.
Mount Baldy is a 35-km (22-mi) drive east from Oliver.
Attributes
- Terrain: 253 ha (625 ha)
- Trails: 20 km (12 mi) groomed trails; 20 km (12 mi) ungroomed trails
- Average annual snowfall: 6.5 m (21.5 ft)
- Operating season: early December to mid April from Thursday to Monday
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Silver Star Mountain Resort
A snowy, winter wonderland, Silver Star Mountain Resort is the ideal setting for a snowshoeing holiday. The resort is set against the backdrop of an enchanting storybook village of Victorian architecture, vibrant storefront displays and rustic boardwalks. There are 12-km (7.5 mi) of groomed trails from which to explore the area, plus an additional 14 km (8.5 mi) at the nearby Sovereign Lake trail system: you'll find yourself shoeing through spectacular, sub-alpine wilderness. Silver Star specializes in guided "shoe" tours. Highlights include: following wildlife tracks through the forest on a 'Snowshoe Safari'; shoeing along a historic trail at twilight to view a mesmerizing sunset; and a delicious adventure that involves night shoeing to a cabin for chocolate fondue followed by a sleigh ride back to the village. The resort also offers tours on holidays.
Silver Star is a 30-minute drive northeast from Vernon.
Attributes
- Trails: 12 km (7.5) groomed trails
- Average annual snowfall: 7 m (23 ft)
- Operating season: late November to mid April
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Sun Peaks Resort
There's a saying, "If you can walk, you can snowshoe." A prime place to try shoeing is at Sun Peaks, which offers many kilometres (miles) of trails to explore. Just strap on a pair of snowshoes and go; Sun Peaks offers rentals as well as guided tours that depart daily at 1:30 PM. Then there is the irresistible Snowshoe Fondue on Friday evenings, which consists of a guided snowshoe tour followed by a delectable fondue dinner and dessert.
Sun Peaks is a 45-minute drive northeast from Kamloops.
Attributes
- Trails: 28-km (17.4 mi) trackset trails; 12 km (7.5 mi) backcountry (ungroomed) trails
- Average annual snowfall: 5.6 m (18.3 ft)
- Operating season: late November to mid April
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Wells Gray Provincial Park
Wells Gray is a large, remote park; snowshoeing here involves wilderness. There are two areas with trails: Candle Creek, just outside the park boundary, is well maintained and groomed; within the park, there is the groomed Loppet Trail system plus seemingly unlimited backcountry trails and terrain. Most routes mix gentle plateaus with steep ridges, with huts along the way. Those without little snowshoeing backcountry experience are advised to explore the park through guided tours with local outfitters.
Wells Gray Provincial Park is a 35-km (22-mi) drive north of Clearwater.
Attributes
- Trails: Candle Creek - 35 km (22 mi) trails; Loppet - 80 km (50 mi)
- Length of trails: 1 km (0.6 mi) to 30 km (19 mi)
- Average annual snowfall: varies
- Operating season: December to late March, with higher elevation in the backcountry from November to April
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