| With a reputation of being one of North America's | | | | The older child, in his or her teens, will be delighted to |
| most family-friendly ski resorts, Big White, situated in | | | | vacation at Big White. With so much outdoor |
| the Okanagan Valley of beautiful British Columbia, | | | | adventure to be had, from the rails and boxes of |
| offers its visitors a multitude of activities to keep | | | | Telus Park to the awesome skiing and riding offered |
| them occupied during their vacation. Blanketed by an | | | | on the 118 trails. 16 lifts, including the newly added, |
| average of 750cm of unsurpassed champagne | | | | Snow Ghost Express which hauls up to 5,400 skiers |
| powder annually, this impressive destination is one | | | | an hour, deliver skiers of all skill levels to the pristine |
| that guests of all ages are able to enjoy. From | | | | powder that the Okanagan is famous for. For |
| novice to expert, from young to young-at-heart, Big | | | | adolescents wanting something a little more subdued, |
| White offers something for everyone and does so | | | | a snow-shoeing tour offers a wonderful means of |
| with conviction. | | | | exercise in the crisp winter's air. |
| Featuring a Village that was designed to be | | | | Big White has something to offer every adult, be it |
| completely ski-in/ski-out, Big White is highly desirable | | | | the thrill-seeker or those after a more tranquil |
| among families, allowing easy access to the alpine | | | | afternoon. Whether visitors take the vertical plunge |
| splendor that this fantastic mountain is noted for. | | | | down the frosty mountainside or treat themselves to |
| Awarded the 2008 "Best Powder" acclamation by Ski | | | | the pampering at Beyond Wrapture Day Spa, their |
| Canada Magazine, crowds continue to return each | | | | day's events will leave them feeling content. For |
| year to experience the snowy majesty that has put | | | | après ski entertainment, 17 restaurants and |
| Big White on the map. | | | | pubs offer guests a warm and cozy atmosphere to |
| For children, the excitement of winter's arrival is | | | | enjoy the company of good friends. |
| almost tangible and the pleasure they exude and the | | | | As a family, the list of activities to enjoy together |
| pride they take in creating icy snowmen makes minus | | | | seems impossible to conquer. The high-speed, |
| temperatures worth while. A veritable wonderland, | | | | multi-lane Mega Snow Coaster, certain to cause |
| little ones are certain to stay entertained with the | | | | uncontrollable giggles and squeals of delight, is North |
| seemingly endless list of child-friendly activities | | | | America's largest tube park, which allows people of all |
| available at Big White. The Kids Centre, offering a | | | | age groups to come together to create fun-filled |
| number of different programs, from daycare services | | | | memories. Take to the ice on one of the two |
| to instructed lessons, allows children to enjoy | | | | outdoor ponds for a leisurely spin around the rink, |
| age-appropriate recreation in a supervised setting. | | | | hand-in-hand with loved ones, before boarding a |
| With tasty menu items geared to the likes of | | | | traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride through the |
| youngsters, including spaghetti and pizza, kids feel at | | | | snow-covered landscape of this charming resort. |
| home here, making it easy for parents to escape for | | | | Whether visiting Big White for one day or seven, |
| the afternoon. For a more thrilling experience, | | | | travelers of all ages can be guaranteed that their |
| miniature snowmobiles, located at the base of the | | | | itineraries will be filled full of wonderful things to |
| Happy Valley Gondola, allow children under 90lbs to | | | | experience. With so much offered in and around this |
| take to the snowy hills for a rather tame version of | | | | majestic mountain resort, Big White provides guests |
| the real deal. | | | | with the idyllic Canadian getaway. |