Sun Peaks
1,730 hectares, 138 runs across three mountains near Kamloops. Canada's second-largest resort, Ikon Pass.
Season 2026 - 2027
Opens
21 Nov 2026
Closes
4 Apr 2027
Days open
134
Annual snow
6m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Sun Peaks' summit reaches 2,152 metres, dropping 897 vertical metres to a base at 1,255 metres across 138 runs spread over roughly 1,730 hectares near Kamloops, British Columbia. Terrain splits 58 per cent intermediate, 24 per cent advanced, 10 per cent beginner and 8 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 6.0 metres. The resort carries Ikon and Mountain Collective affiliation. Thirteen lifts, including seven quad chairs, serve the mountain alongside three surface lifts and three t-bars.
Sun Peaks holds the distinction of being Canada's second-largest ski area by terrain, spread across three connected mountains, Tod, Sundance and Morrisey, on Secwepemc territory in the BC interior. Its Japanese ownership, a genuinely unusual arrangement among major North American resorts, has supported decades of steady, well-funded development.
The area originated as Tod Mountain Ski Area, developed by local Kamloops entrepreneurs who installed the Burfield Lodge and Chairlift, opened to the public in 1961. Tokyo-based Nippon Cable Co, owned by Masayoshi Ohkubo, purchased the small ski centre in April 1992, establishing Sun Peaks Resort Corporation and renaming the area Sun Peaks Resort with the intention of building a year-round international destination.
Nippon Cable, Asia's largest ski lift manufacturer, signed a further Master Development Agreement with the Province of British Columbia in 1993 covering development on Secwepemc territory, and has invested more than 75 million Canadian dollars in resort infrastructure since taking ownership. Sun Peaks Resort LLP remains a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of Nippon Cable. Adult daily tickets run from 119 to 139 Canadian dollars.
897m
Vertical
138
Runs
4,275 acres
Skiable
6m
Annual snow
Ikon / Mountain Collective
Pass
The Terrain
138 runs across 4,275 acres skiable
Sun Peaks is an intermediate-friendly interior resort, with 138 runs across roughly 1,730 hectares and a 897-metre vertical. Intermediate terrain makes up 58% of the mountain, with 24% advanced, 10% beginner and 8% expert, so cruising skiers get long, open runs in every direction. It sprawls across three mountains, Tod, Sundance and Morrisey, and seven quad chairs keep the network easy to navigate. About 6 metres of snow falls in an average season, and the dry interior climate keeps conditions crisp, with plenty of sunshine for long cruising days.
Tod Mountain holds the steeper terrain, including the Headwalls, Gil's and the Crystal Bowl, which is served by the Crystal chair. Sundance has mellow beginner and intermediate runs close to the village, while the north-facing Morrisey side features gladed runs like the Laundry Runs and some of the resort's few expert-rated lines. Orient Ridge offers quieter laps near the east village. It suits intermediates, families and groups of mixed ability, with advanced skiers finding enough steeps on Tod and Morrisey to stay busy for a few days, though true expert terrain is limited.
Terrain split
138
runs
138 runs across 4 grades
Beginner14 runs · 10%
Intermediate80 runs · 58%
Advanced33 runs · 24%
Expert11 runs · 8%
Time it right
When to visit Sun Peaks
The 2025-26 season at Sun Peaks ran from 22 November 2025 to 10 April 2026, a roughly twenty-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 6.0 metres. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather in the BC interior.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions across Sun Peaks' three connected mountains. As an Ikon and Mountain Collective resort, Sun Peaks draws pass-holding visitors alongside destination travellers seeking the resort's award-recognised alpine village.
Sun Peaks' considerable terrain variety, spread evenly toward intermediate skiing, continues to support strong family and destination visitation throughout the season. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given the resort's broad terrain mix and dedicated village amenities.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Nippon Cable's 1992 acquisition, Sun Peaks has continued building on more than six decades of history since Tod Mountain's 1961 founding. The resort's considerable scale as Canada's second-largest ski area and Japanese ownership remain central to its distinctive identity.
Season 2026 - 2027
21 Nov 2026
Opens
4 Apr 2027
Closes
134
Days open
6 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Sun Peaks, and where to stay
Sun Peaks sits near Kamloops, British Columbia, on Secwepemc territory, with a base elevation of 1,255 metres and a summit at 2,152 metres across an 897-metre vertical drop over roughly 1,730 hectares spanning three mountains. This setting places the resort in the BC interior, well away from the coastal Whistler corridor.
The purpose-built village at Sun Peaks offers extensive lodging, dining and shopping directly at the resort's base, while the city of Kamloops provides additional services within a manageable drive.
British Columbia Highway 5 and local roads provide direct access to the resort from Kamloops. Winter driving conditions on these routes can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled roads are regularly maintained given the resort's status as a major interior BC destination.
Kamloops Airport, roughly a 45-minute drive away, offers the most convenient regional air access, while Kelowna International Airport, a longer drive away, provides an alternative gateway with more extensive flight connections.
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Sun Peaks Lift Tickets
Sun Peaks lift tickets & passes
Opening day for the winter 2026 - 2027 season is scheduled for Nov 21, 2026 (subject to change). Lift tickets at Sun Peaks typically go on sale well before the start of the ski season.
Our lift ticket pricing was last updated on Sep 26, 2026.
Day passes start from CA$52, with peak rates up to CA$209.
Ikon / Mountain Collective16 pass options
Single-day passes
Adult 19–64
Adult Full Day Lift Ticket
CA$124up to CA$209 peak
Full-day access to Sun Peaks Resort's 138 trails across 4,270 acres for the 2026/27 season - Canada's second largest ski area, spanning three mountains with no lift lines and uncrowded trails guaranteed. Save up to 40% buying online in advance; dynamic pricing rises through the season, from off-peak weekday rates up to the December holiday peak.
Buy passYouth 13–18
Youth Full Day Lift Ticket
CA$99up to CA$167 peak
Full-day skiing for teens 13-18 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season. Save up to 40% buying online in advance; dynamic pricing rises through the season, from off-peak weekday rates up to the December holiday peak.
Buy passSenior 65–99
Senior Full Day Lift Ticket
CA$99up to CA$167 peak
Discounted full-day access for skiers 65 and over at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season, priced the same as the Youth ticket. Save up to 40% buying online in advance; dynamic pricing rises through the season.
Buy passChild 6–12
Child Full Day Lift Ticket
CA$62up to CA$105 peak
Full-day skiing for kids 6-12 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season, with ski school programs and family-friendly terrain across Canada's second largest ski area. Save up to 40% buying online in advance; dynamic pricing rises through the season.
Buy passChild 0–5
Tot Full Day Lift Ticket (0-5)
Free
Free full-day lift access for tots 0-5 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season. All children must have a lift pass on their person while skiing; each ticket holder requires a $5 Mountain Card.
Buy passAdult 19–64
Adult Half Day Lift Ticket
CA$156
Half-day alpine lift access for adults 19-64 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season, a flat rate (not date-dependent like the full-day ticket).
Buy passChild 6–12
Child Half Day Lift Ticket
CA$78
Half-day alpine lift access for kids 6-12 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season, a flat rate (not date-dependent like the full-day ticket).
Buy passAdult 19–64
Adult Afternoon Lift Ticket
CA$104
Afternoon alpine lift access for adults 19-64 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season, starting from 1:45pm - a flat rate for the final laps of the day.
Buy passChild 6–12
Child Afternoon Lift Ticket
CA$52
Afternoon alpine lift access for kids 6-12 at Sun Peaks Resort for the 2026/27 season, starting from 1:45pm, a flat rate for the final laps of the day.
Buy passMulti-day passes
Adult 19–64
Adult 3-Day Alpine Peaks Card
CA$470
Sun Peaks 3-Day Alpine Peaks Card for adults 19-64 for 2026/27, a 25% saving over day-ticket rates ($156.75/day) with no blackout dates, on sale August 17 to December 15, 2026, for use throughout the November 21, 2026 to April 4, 2027 season.
Buy passAdult 19–64
Adult 5-Day Alpine Peaks Card
CA$732
Sun Peaks 5-Day Alpine Peaks Card for adults 19-64 for 2026/27, a 30% saving over day-ticket rates ($146.30/day), with resort perks included and no blackout dates. On sale August 17 to December 15, 2026, for use throughout the November 21, 2026 to April 4, 2027 season.
Buy passAdult 19–64
Adult 10-Day Alpine Peaks Card
CA$1,359
Sun Peaks 10-Day Alpine Peaks Card for adults 19-64 for 2026/27, a 35% saving over day-ticket rates ($135.85/day), with resort perks included and no blackout dates. On sale August 17 to December 15, 2026, for use throughout the November 21, 2026 to April 4, 2027 season.
Buy passSeason passes
Adult 19–64
Adult Alpine Season Pass
CA$1,569up to CA$1,969 peak
Sun Peaks Alpine Season Pass for adults 19-64 for 2026/27, with unlimited lift access across the winter season plus a complimentary Nordic Season Pass, Buddy Passes and other pass holder perks worth up to $3,500. Pre-season rate available through October 31, 2026; regular-season rate applies from November 1, 2026.
Buy passYouth 13–18
Youth Alpine Season Pass
CA$1,146up to CA$1,438 peak
Sun Peaks Alpine Season Pass for youth 13-18 for 2026/27, with unlimited lift access and the same pass holder perks as the Adult Season Pass. Pre-season rate available through October 31, 2026; regular-season rate applies from November 1, 2026.
Buy passChild 6–12
Child Alpine Season Pass
CA$650up to CA$815 peak
Sun Peaks Alpine Season Pass for children 6-12 for 2026/27, with unlimited lift access and the same pass holder perks as the Adult Season Pass. Pre-season rate available through October 31, 2026; regular-season rate applies from November 1, 2026.
Buy passAdult 19–64
University Student Alpine Season Pass
CA$1,058up to CA$1,438 peak
University Student Alpine Season Pass for 2026/27, available to students enrolled full-time (minimum 3 classes per semester) for the fall 2026 and winter 2027 semesters, subject to Sun Peaks Resort Access Audit approval. Pre-season rate available through October 31, 2026; regular-season rate applies from November 1, 2026.
Buy passLift tickets FAQ
How much does a Sun Peaks day pass cost?
Sun Peaks day passes range from CA$52 to CA$209 depending on the date and advance booking.
Can I buy Sun Peaks lift tickets online?
Yes, you can purchase tickets directly from the resort website or at the resort ticket office.
Are there discounts for multi-day passes?
Yes, multi-day packages typically offer significant savings compared to individual day passes. The per-day cost decreases with longer stays.
What is included with a Sun Peaks lift ticket?
Full access to all lifts and trails at Sun Peaks, including mountain safety and patrol services.
What is the difference between Sun Peaks lift tickets and ski passes?
"Lift tickets" and "ski passes" refer to the same thing at Sun Peaks - your access to the mountain's lifts and trails for your chosen duration.
When should I buy Sun Peaks lift tickets for the best price?
Purchase tickets at least 7 days in advance for the best rates, and consider weekday visits for further savings over weekend rates.
Does Sun Peaks offer group discounts on lift tickets?
Group discounts are typically available for parties of 10 or more. Contact Sun Peaks directly for group booking information and rates.
How can I check current conditions before buying tickets?
Before purchasing, check the live snow report and mountain webcams to see current weather, snow conditions, and lift operations at Sun Peaks.
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