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Celebrating Excellence: Big White Ski Resort’s Award-Winning Legacy

Big White Ski Resort, nestled in the stunning Southern Interior of British Columbia, is renowned not just for its exceptional skiing conditions but also for its impressive array of awards. These accolades highlight the resort’s commitment to providing top-notch experiences for its guests. Here’s a comprehensive look at the awards and recognitions Big White has garnered over the past 5 years alone:

2024

  • Tripadvisor: Big White Ski Resort has been honored as one of the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor. This recognition is based on traveler reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months, reflecting a genuine guest experience.

2023

  • Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited’s The World Skiing Index: Big White Ski Resort has been named the 9th best resort worldwide for Après Ski! 
  • USA Today: Recognized as the #1 destination in Canada and the 2nd-best place in North America for snowboarding in their 10 Best Reader’s Choice contest!
  • Condé Nast Traveler: Big White has been awarded the 2nd Best Ski Resort in Canada for the third consecutive year, as rated by Condé Nast Traveler readers. 
  • Holidays with Kids: Named one of Canada’s Best Family Ski Resorts for 2023. 
  • Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards: Big White Ski Resort has been named ‘Hospitality/Tourism Business of the Year’.

2022

  • Condé Nast Traveler: Rated as the 2nd Best Ski Resort in Canada and the 4th Best in North America in their 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards! 
  • The Times UK: Voted as one of the best ski resorts for beginners and the only North American resort to be included on their list. 

2021

  • Condé Nast Traveler: Big White Ski Resort secured the 2nd spot in Condé Nast’s Top 5 Ski Resorts in Canada for 2021, just 0.3 points away from the top spot. 
  • SafeTravels Protocols: Big White Ski Resort Ltd and Big White Central Reservations Ltd have been accredited with the #SafeTravels global protocols stamp by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). 

2020

  • Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Awards: Winner of the 2020 Excellence in Tourism Award. 
  • Tripadvisor: Big White Ski Resort & The Woods Restaurant received the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses globally. 
  • Holidays with Kids: Ranked #2 in Readers’ Picks and Best Freestyle Resort. 
  • The Telegraph: Listed as one of the best resorts for getting to grips with powder. 
  • Flare: Included in the list of the 10 best ski resorts around Vancouver. 

2019

  • Tripadvisor: Awarded the 2019 Certificate of Excellence for consistently achieving outstanding traveler reviews. 
  • Reader’s Digest: Big White was named the #2 ski resort in their 13 Best Ski Resorts You Need to Visit in 2020. 
  • Canadian Tourism Award: Recognized as the Pursuit Attraction & Adventure Award winner by TIAC AITC. 
  • Alpine Canada: Big White Ski Club received an Honourable Mention for Club of the Year in the Audi Canadian Ski Racing Awards. 

These awards demonstrate how Big White Ski Resort truly is an unbeatable destination for your next ski holiday!

Big White Ski Resort’s planned opening day is November 28th 2024, which is only 6 weeks away. Make sure you don’t miss out this year and book your holiday now!