Fun and adventure can be found any time of year in Sun Peaks BC. This new municipality is third largest ski resort in Canada. As the largest ski area in British Columbia's interior it is challenging the province's other great ski destinations. There are also any number of activities to enjoy during the summer months. Located northeast of Kamloops, better access is need to continue Sun Peak's growth in popularity. More guest accommodations and affordable employee housing are also necessary. Some major names are involved with this project so it should have success. The town is surrounded by mountains and is a fun location to come and enjoy the outdoors or simply relax and unwind.
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 to ski means that there is a variety of terrain for any ability level. The vertical drop, at 2894 feet or 882 meters, ranks it with some of North America's best. A nine acre terrain park is available for snow boarders. With an annual snowfall average of about eighteen feet, or 5 and a half meters, good ski conditions are the norm.
In summer there is also plenty to do. There is a par 72 golf course surrounded by mountain views. Lift accessed mountain biking is available. In town there is the weekly Sun Peaks & Region Farmer's Market that brings together local foods, arts 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.
Another area of concern is access. Travel from the east is hindered because there is no direct route. An access road would make getting from Banff and Lake Louise quicker. There is direct air access from Seattle.
Al Raine is the first mayor of Sun Peaks BC. He was a major part of the development of Whistler, now one of the world's great resorts. His wife, Olympic champion Nancy Greene Raine, is the director of skiing for the resort. She host free public ski tours most holidays and weekends. These two have made this area their home because of it's great skiing and bright future.
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 to ski means that there is a variety of terrain for any ability level. The vertical drop, at 2894 feet or 882 meters, ranks it with some of North America's best. A nine acre terrain park is available for snow boarders. With an annual snowfall average of about eighteen feet, or 5 and a half meters, good ski conditions are the norm.
In summer there is also plenty to do. There is a par 72 golf course surrounded by mountain views. Lift accessed mountain biking is available. In town there is the weekly Sun Peaks & Region Farmer's Market that brings together local foods, arts 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.
Another area of concern is access. Travel from the east is hindered because there is no direct route. An access road would make getting from Banff and Lake Louise quicker. There is direct air access from Seattle.
Al Raine is the first mayor of Sun Peaks BC. He was a major part of the development of Whistler, now one of the world's great resorts. His wife, Olympic champion Nancy Greene Raine, is the director of skiing for the resort. She host free public ski tours most holidays and weekends. These two have made this area their home because of it's great skiing and bright future.
Sun Peaks BC
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