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SUN & SNOW
AT SUN PEAKS
Winter in British Columbia,
Canada
By
Valerie Summers
Listed
as one of the top 10 ski resorts in North America by the Conde Naste
Magazine Traveler
Poll, Sun Peaks, British Columbia features a
plethora of winter activities. To get to this snowy wonderland, travelers
might opt to take the four hour drive from Vancouver along the Coquihalla
Highway through some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent.
Another option would be a leisurely overnight Via Rail train trip through
the Canadian Rockies. For those eager to hit the slopes, Air Canada
and Westjet Airlines provide a less than one hour flight from Vancouver
to the town of Kamloops. The 45 minute drive from Kamloops into the
Thompson-Okanagan
Mountains presents a prelude to this winter
wonderland, its dense evergreens laden with snow. A friendly atmosphere,
great snow and reasonable prices await visitors to Canada’s second
largest mountain resort.
Although
Sun Peaks exemplifies a year ‘round destination, most
people who visit during the frosty months come to ski. The resort encompasses
more than 3,600 acres of ski accessible terrain featuring 122 ski runs
and a snowboard park for the ski and boarding crowds of all levels of
proficiency. Additionally 18 miles of Nordic trails for cross-country
skiers rounds out the variety of skiing and boarding options. However,
Sun Peaks also features an abundance of other winter activities. Conveniently
situated at one end of the alpine town, the Village Day
Lodge, the jumping off place for all activities,
provides guides, equipment rentals, snacks and a place to meet up. One
of the easiest and most pleasant ways to explore Sun Peaks begins by
crossing over the Sun Bridge then snow-shoeing along the Valley Interpretive
Trail and on to the Morrisey Ridge Trail. Snowshoeing, a sport for all
ages and abilities, offers an opportunity to slow down and sniff the
evergreens.
Snowshoe Golf and Huskies
No need to
forfeit your golf game this winter. Sun Peaks has begun another leisurely
activity… Snowshoe
Golf, a made in Canada experience. All that is needed is a pair of
snowshoes, a golf club, some colored
golf balls and a course map. For
those up for a faster pace, dog sledding gets your adrenaline going and
is an easy sport to learn. Just a few commands and instructions exist about
what to do when going up and down hills, around
curves and how to get the dogs to go faster or slow down. Alaskan Husky
Adventures represents a good option as guests enjoy the exhilarating
experience of mushing their own team through the valley or riding as
a passenger on a guided sled through the snowy course. Other action sports
available include a thrilling snowmobile ride or tubing down the snowy
slopes. For those who prefer horses to dogs, nothing can be more romantic than
a sleigh ride, snuggled under warm blankets, sipping hot chocolate under
the moonlight. Two half brothers, a pair of enormous Clydesdales appropriately
named Thor and Zeus sure footedly make their way through the quaint hamlet,
its shops and restaurants festively lit and into Sun Peaks tranquil surrounding
countryside.
Sun
Peaks Winter Festival In January
For
visitors to whom gastronomy offers a lure, that activity can be easily
be indulged
especially
during the annual Sun Peaks Winter Festival
of Wine. Nine January days of decadence celebrate the culinary side
of Sun Peaks and the wines and ice wines of the Okanagen region. The event,
which takes place January 16-24, 2010, presents an opportunity to experience
the marriage of wine and gourmet cuisine in addition to enjoying a
variety
of snow sports. The festival features winemasters’ dinners, seminars
and progressive wine tastings. One of the top dining choices takes place
at Mantles Restaurant & Bar at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort where Executive
Chef David Tombs prepares sumptuous feasts. A regional wine from the
Okanagan Valley compliments each gourmet course concluding perfectly
with a goblet of unique ice wine.
In addition to the Winter Festival of Wine, several special events take place at the resort each year. The Sun Peaks Family Cup week includes a recreational race, skating party, awards ceremony and tubing party, January 4-10, 2010. The World Cup Speed Skiing event goes into action March 4-7, 2010 with 50 speed skiers from 10 countries converging for a race down the Headwalls ski run at Sun Peaks. Skiing, snowboarding, mushing a team of huskies or snowmobiling keeps visitors busy from morning until night.
Sun Peaks Resort
The luxury four diamond Delta Sun Peaks Resort features spacious alpine suites and fully furnished condominiums with wood burning fireplaces. It's ski-in/ski-out access makes it one of the area’s most popular hotels, including an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, activity center, health club and Mantles Restaurant and Bar. Conveniently situated adjacent to the charming pedestrian friendly town center Sun Peaks features a variety of dining spots including the newly opened M Room and Morrisey’s Public House. © Bargain Travel West
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These articles are copyrighted
and may not be copied or reprinted without
permission. Photos and text copyright Valerie
Summers. Valerie is Editor
of the Southern
California Guide
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