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
The record
Historical snowfall at Sun Peaks
Daily snow reports at Sun Peaks go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.
26 cm
Snowiest day
14 Feb 2026
0 cm
This winter · 2026-27
so far
239 cm
Typical winter
average of complete seasons
Winter totals
cm
Past wintersThis winter
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 Snow Report
Snow Report
Updated 9 Nov 2026
2152m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Overcast-9°C / -1°C · SE 14km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
0cm
7 days
0cm
Base depth
0cm
Season total
0cm
Typical winter 239cm
Total lifts13
Live open status isn’t available right now.
21 Nov 2026 - 4 Apr 2027
Hour by Hour
Next 47 hours· Updated Nov 9, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Scroll for the full outlook · Open-Meteo
7-Day Outlook
1,973 mUpdated Nov 9, 2026 at 6:32 AMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.4cm
Days 8–14
2.1cm
Mon, Nov 9
Overcast
Temp-1° / -9°°C
Snow0.0cm(61%)
Wind14 km/h SE
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Sun Peaks snow report
Get the latest Sun Peaks snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this British Columbia resort, spanning 1255m to 2152m in elevation.
Snow measurements
Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 1255m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 897m higher at 2152m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.
Weather conditions
Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Sun Peaks's base and summit.
Data sources
Snowfall and depth figures for Sun Peaks come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 13 lifts, including 7 quad chairlifts.
When to check
The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Sun Peaks's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.