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Your Big White trip guide

Everything to help you plan the details — getting here, getting around, what to do, and where to eat. For check-in details and house instructions, we'll send those directly once your stay is booked.

Before You Go

Full trip-planning guide

Getting Here & Around

Transportation

Big White is about an hour from Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Here's how most guests make the trip.

Getting to Big White

  • Airport Shuttle (from YLW, ~$50/person) Book →
  • Kelowna Cabs Visit →
  • Checkmate Cabs Visit →
  • White Star Limo Visit →
  • Carpe Diem Tours (daily shuttle) Book →
  • Sagebrush Tours (weekend shuttle) Book →
  • Big Mountain Little Shuttle Visit →
  • Discover Okanagan Tours Visit →
  • Rental car — mountain-rated winter tires recommended
  • EV charging available in the Happy Valley lot

Getting around once you're here

  • Free on-mountain shuttle bus — 7 AM–9 PM daily
  • Free gondola, Happy Valley to Village — 7:30 AM–9 PM
On The Mountain

What to do

A mix of free and paid activities — see bigwhite.com for the current week's live music, trivia, and events schedule.

FreeMorning mountain tours with Snow Hosts — 10:15 AM, Village Centre
FreeSaturday fireworks in Happy Valley, 8:15 PM
FreeHiking & snowshoeing from the Black Forest trail
FreeNordic skiing from the Black Forest trail
FreeFat biking on the same trail network
FreeSkating in Happy Valley, 11 AM–8:30 PM
PaidSlopeside Arcade — Well stocked arcade that is fun for all ages, located in the Snow Ghost Inn, 11 AM–11 PM
PaidNight skiing, Tues–Sat, 3:30–8 PM
PaidTubing in Happy Valley
PaidDog sled tours
PaidHorse-drawn sleigh rides
PaidDining sleigh ride, evenings except Wednesday
PaidKelowna Rockets WHL game & shuttle
Eat & Drink

Where to eat

Everything below is on the mountain — most within an easy walk of the village.

6 Degrees Bistro

Upscale alpine cuisine with outdoor patio & fire pits, located in Stonebridge Lodge.

Sasquatch Sushi

Dine-in or takeout, located in Stonebridge Lodge.

The Bullwheel Gastro Pub

Family-friendly pub fare, open daily from 8 AM until late.

The Woods

Comfort food with a great patio, located in the heart of the Village.

Cabin Kitchen and Bar

Canadian comfort food, family friendly, weekly bingo, live music, and trivia nights.

Snowshoe Sam's

Once voted #1 Ski Bar in North America with weekly live DJs & bands.

Sopra

Cozy restaurant serving Italian Alps cuisine, located above Snowshoe Sam's.

Fourth Ace Bar & Smokehouse

Smokehouse menu, live music, and a sunny patio, located in Snow Ghost Inn on Perfection run.

Underground Pizza

Dine-in, takeout, or delivery, located in Trappers Crossing.

Toasty

Go to spot for coffee & freshly baked pastries, open early.

The Market

Groceries, wine, and freshly made meals to go.

Black Diamond Bar & Grill

Steak and seafood, open daily from 11 AM.

The Fat Marmot

Pub and Asian-inspired noodle bar with an epic patio & live music, located in the Inn at Big White.

Kettle Valley Steakhouse

Award-winning steakhouse, located in the Happy Valley Day Lodge.

Just In Case

Health & wellness

Medical

  • Whitefoot Medical Clinic (on mountain) Visit →
  • Rutland Urgent Care (closest walk-in) Visit →
  • Emergencies — call 911

Wellness

Ready to book your stay?

Reach out any time to check dates and rates.

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