Sun Peaks BC is a year round destination. This newly formed municipality is centered around the largest ski area in British Columbia's interior. As the third largest ski resort in Canada, it is becoming a world class ski playground. Located northeast of the city of Kamloops, it has become a contender for skiers with BC's other great ski resorts. There are also a number of summer activities to enjoy. Additional accommodations and affordable housing for employees are issues that need to be addressed along with better access. Some major personalities are involved in the project, so these things should be addressed. Surrounded by mountains, Sun Peaks is a great spot to come and enjoy adventure or just kick back and relax.
Sun Peaks became Canada's first mountain resort municipality in June 2010. The designation will allow the community to have a greater say in it's own development. The year round population is under five hundred people. Controlled growth must happen if the area is to make it to the big time as a tourist destination.
Three mountains make up the ski area. A variety of terrain is available for all levels of skiers. The vertical drop of 2894 feet, or 882 meters, ranks it with some of the best in North America. The average snowfall is about eighteen feet, or five and a half meters. For snowboarders there is a nine acre terrain park.
Summer brings other activities. The par 72 golf course will distract you with its mountain surroundings. Lift access is available for the thrill of downhill mountain biking. The town hosts the Sun Peaks & Region Farmer's Market. This weekly summer event has local foods along with artists and crafts.
More affordable housing is needed for resort employees. Without the workers, the resort can't grow. Additional lodging for visitors is also necessary for this to become a destination resort.
Overall access needs improvement. Direct flights from Seattle are available through a couple different airlines. The drive from the east is indirect and longer than it would be with a new access road. This hinders travelers from Banff and Lake Louise.
Sun Peaks BC has a bright future. The first mayor is Al Raine who was a major contributor to Whistler's development into the premier resort on the continent. Olympic gold medalist Nancy Greene Raine, the mayor's spouse, is the resort's director of skiing. She out on the slopes most weekends and holidays hosting public mountain tours. Having high profile personalities like these involved can only lead to positive results.
Sun Peaks BC
Sun Peaks became Canada's first mountain resort municipality in June 2010. The designation will allow the community to have a greater say in it's own development. The year round population is under five hundred people. Controlled growth must happen if the area is to make it to the big time as a tourist destination.
Three mountains make up the ski area. A variety of terrain is available for all levels of skiers. The vertical drop of 2894 feet, or 882 meters, ranks it with some of the best in North America. The average snowfall is about eighteen feet, or five and a half meters. For snowboarders there is a nine acre terrain park.
Summer brings other activities. The par 72 golf course will distract you with its mountain surroundings. Lift access is available for the thrill of downhill mountain biking. The town hosts the Sun Peaks & Region Farmer's Market. This weekly summer event has local foods along with artists and crafts.
More affordable housing is needed for resort employees. Without the workers, the resort can't grow. Additional lodging for visitors is also necessary for this to become a destination resort.
Overall access needs improvement. Direct flights from Seattle are available through a couple different airlines. The drive from the east is indirect and longer than it would be with a new access road. This hinders travelers from Banff and Lake Louise.
Sun Peaks BC has a bright future. The first mayor is Al Raine who was a major contributor to Whistler's development into the premier resort on the continent. Olympic gold medalist Nancy Greene Raine, the mayor's spouse, is the resort's director of skiing. She out on the slopes most weekends and holidays hosting public mountain tours. Having high profile personalities like these involved can only lead to positive results.
Sun Peaks BC
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