FROM towing around car seats to making sure the iPad is loaded up with all your kids’ favourites for the plane ride, planning a holiday with children requires a lot of, well, extra planning. But planning a trip to Big White Ski Resort, Canada? That’s as easy as ABC…
As Canada’s Favourite Family Resort, Big White’s goal is to make your trip more fun and less frantic, and to keep meltdowns (yours and the kids) to a minimum.
The only thing you should worry about is getting there – and even that is easier than ever before with non-stop flights from Australia to Vancouver, a quick one-hour flight from Vancouver to the Kelowna International Airport, and a scenic one-hour ride on the airport shuttle up the mountain. Once you arrive, take a deep breath of that fresh mountain air and let your holiday reality sink in.
A: Accommodation to Suit Your Needs
Choose from an array of accommodation for every budget and group size. Whether you’re looking for a budget friendly condo, or a luxurious chalet with a private hot tub, Big White Central Reservations has you covered.
B: Book Direct & Save
When you book your accommodation through Big White Central Reservations, their team will ensure you’re getting the absolute best deal on the mountain – plus, they’ll book your lift tickets at a 27% discount! Be sure to ask your agent about booking a ride on the airport shuttle.
C: Cars? No Need
Big White is home to Canada’s largest totally ski-in, ski-out Village, meaning you can ski or snowboard to nearly every restaurant and activity on the mountain, not to mention your home-away-from-home. If you’re staying for a lengthy period of time, Big White has a weekly shopping shuttle that will take you into Kelowna. And, if you do decide to rent a car, parking is free at your Central Reservations accommodation!
D: Drop-Off & Pick-Up for Ski School
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee (or first tracks on your favourite run!) without worrying about getting your children to lessons on time. Big White’s Ski & Board School offers valet service for morning lessons, meaning an instructor will come right to your door and pick up the little ones, and, once they’re done, drop them back off.
E: Everyone Can Ski & Board Together
There’s an easy way to the bottom from every single lift at Big White – all 16 of them – meaning the whole family, regardless of ability, can explore the mountain together. Plus, being host to Canada’s second largest lifting system, you’ll rarely spend any time waiting in line. Check out an Alpine Trail Map, here.
F: Free Mountain Tours
Familiarize yourself with the mountain, for free, with a Snow Host tour. These knowledgeable skiers have tips on where to ski based on your ability, and give you a local’s perspective of the mountain – plus answer any of your questions about where to eat, what to do and what to see.
G: Groceries Delivered
Vacation Food Services will ensure your cupboards and fridge are stocked with all the essentials for meal planning and snack time – and The Market in the Village has you covered if you run out or need anything else! But, if you don’t want to spend your holidays worrying about what’s for dinner (it is your holiday after all!), there are nearly 20 on-mountain eateries to choose from. PS: the kids will love the pink donuts at The Bullwheel.
We could keep spelling it out for you (N: Non-Skiing Activities; T: Tot Town Daycare; W: Weekly Scheduled Events), but we think you get the point: It’s easy to plan a holiday to Big White Ski Resort. Talk to the friendly team at Big White Central Reservations today to get started.
