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Opening Day – Join us on November 23rd, 2023!

Get ready for the new 2023/2024 ski season of fresh snow and adventure, starting November 23rd, 2023! Learn more about Big White’s 2023/2024 opening day.


A snowboarder in a blue jacket snowboards down a champagne powder, snowy slope with snow-covered trees in the background and bright blue skies above while at Big White Ski Resort, perfect conditions for snowboarding or skiing in January.

Welcome to Winter – Join us on December 2nd!

December 02, 2023 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Join us for an enchanting evening, as we usher in the 2023-2024 season with a dazzling array of festivities. Learn more about the Welcome to Winter weekend festivities.


Big Reds at Big White – Join us on Dec. 8th and 9th!

Big Reds at Big White December 08, 2023, 08:00 PM – 10:00PM

Big Reds at Big White December 09, 2023, 07:00 PM – 09:00PM

Join us in raising a toast to the weekend of December 9th, 2023, as we commemorate our 60th season. Don’t miss our spectacular Big Reds at Big White Winter Wine Festival weekend. Once again, we are thrilled to partner with the Okanagan Wine Festival and its partner wineries to showcase a diverse array of varietal expressions through the eyes of talented winemakers. This weekend seamlessly blends the thrill of skiing and snowboarding with the best in local Okanagan wines. Learn more about Big Reds at Big White Ski Resort.


The beautiful Saturday fireworks at Big White Ski Resort blasting over the resort at night during the ski season.

Saturday Fireworks – Join us every Saturday this ski season!

December 09, 2023, 08:15 PM until April 06, 2024, 08:20 PM

At Big White, we believe in spreading the joy and wonder of fireworks beyond traditional holiday celebrations. Putting on a fireworks show every Saturday starting at 8:15 pm, you can enjoy the spectacle of fireworks every weekend on the mountain. Learn more about Big White’s Saturday Fireworks.


A letter to Santa with the words "Dear Santa" in red ink, placed slightly inside a brown envelope on top of a white wooden table with Christmas wrapping paper, decorations and candy canes around it.

Letters to Santa – Santa wants to hear from you…

December 16, 2023 08:00 AM until December 23, 2023 03:30 PM

Let your imaginations run wild as you comprise a Wishlist for Santa.


A Christmas gift wrapped in brown paper wrapping and a red and white striped string with a gift label that reads "made in Santa's workshop" on top of a red table.
Photo by Samuel Holt on Unsplash

Santa’s Workshop – Join us this holiday season!

December 16, 2023 to December 24, 2023, with workshops between 11:00AM to 01:00PM or 02:00PM to 04:00PM

Step into our magical winter wonderland as we invite you to Santa’s Workshop. Learn more about Santa’s Workshop at Big White here.


Gavin Hooper Comedy Stage Hypnotist – Join us Dec. 16th!

December 16, 2023 06:15 PM to 07:45 PM

People who want to experience the amazing world of hypnosis will be offered an opportunity to do so on December 16th, here at Big White Ski Resort. Learn more about this comedy event here.


A Christmas Dinner feast with roasted ham, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, and delicious pumpkin pie laid out on a wooden table.
Photo by Jed Owen on Unsplash

Christmas Dinner To Go – Order now to enjoy a true holiday feast!

Pickup time from December 23, 2023 02:00 PM to December 25, 2023 07:00 PM

After a fun-filled day at Big White, let our chefs do the cooking and enjoy a holiday meal in the comforts of your accommodations. Enjoy a traditional holiday feast with all of the fixings available for pickup. Pre-order your homestyle Christmas dinner today for $60. Available December 23, 24th or 25th. Learn more about ordering your holiday feast at Big White here.


An Advent Calendar style set of boxes in pink and white, with the 24th box in the centre and pieces of holly around it to celebrate Christmas Eve.
Photo by Jed Owen on Unsplash

Big White Christmas Eve Festival – Join us this Christmas Eve!

On December 24, 2023 from 04:30 PM to 07:00 PM

Celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve at our enchanting festival filled with fun activities and festive delights for all ages. Join us for a memorable evening of joy, lights and community. The festivities begin at 4:30pm in the Village so bundle up in your warmest jackets, toques and mittens, and spend the early evening wandering through the Christmas booths on display. Learn more about the Christmas Eve Festival.


The beautiful Saturday fireworks at Big White Ski Resort blasting over the resort at night during the ski season.

Christmas Eve Fireworks – Join us for a true holiday spectacle!

December 24, 2023 07:00 PM

As the night sky darkens, be dazzled by a breathtaking fireworks display. Learn more about the Christmas Eve Fireworks.


Big White Ski Resort's Village Centre on a suny day with fluffy snow on the crowd and skiers and snowboarders walking around the village, with Big White's big clock in the background and the Kids Centre on the left.

The Moose Cruz – Join us for some scavenger hunt fun all throughout the 2023/2024 ski season!

Moose Cruz at Big White Dates:

December 27, 2023 08:45 AM to December 28, 2023 03:30 PM | January 13, 2024 08:45 AM to January 14 2024 03:30 PM | February 17, 2024 08:45 AM to February 18, 2024 03:30 PM | March 16, 2024 08:45 AM to March 17, 2024 03:30 PM and March 27, 2024 08:45 AM to March 28, 2024 03:30 PM

Get ready for an exciting mountain quest that will take your ski or board experience to a whole new level, happening all throughout the 2023/2024 ski season at Big White. Learn more about the Moose Cruz Events.


Nearby


A set of curved wine glasses sit arranged in a line on a bar with a blurred background, set up for an expert sommelier private tasting with LMVR.

Wine Touring

A variety of wine tours & guides of the Okanagan are available

Sit back and relax on a wine tour in the spectacular Okanagan Valley Wine Country. This area has been voted the 2nd best area for wineries in the World, but we know it’s No.1. Enjoy a day of wine tasting in the most beautiful settings and judge for yourself. Some wine tours even include special excursions like local hockey games, as well as brewery and distillery tours in the area! Working with a variety of tour companies and guides, there are daily Kelowna wine tours to East Kelowna and West Kelowna, as well as, Summerland, Lake Country, Penticton and Naramata, available for you to enjoy during your trip.


Intermountain shuttle


TBD – More information coming soon.