This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Big White Mountain Village.
Big White Mountain Village, British Columbia, Canada, is a mountain resort found about fifty kilometers southeast of Kelowna, in the south of the province. Big White is a great place to visit both in winter and summer. It's the perfect place to visit if you love the outdoors and want to participate in one of many activities you can do in the area. In winter, Big White is a very popular ski resort with people visiting from Canada, the USA, and many other countries around the world. The resort offers a wide selection of ski runs across all abilities. It also has the largest area of night skiing in western Canada, so you can ski all day and into the night. In winter you can also participate in cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. In summer, Big White Mountain Village is taken over by downhill mountain bikers and hikers. You can also take a scenic chairlift ride to the top, so you don't need to wear yourself out to get a beautiful view of the Okanagan.
Big White Mountain Resort is a fully equipped town, so you should be able to find all the basic necessities. As at any good ski resort, you can find a great selection of dining options to suit almost every budget and taste. You can also get groceries from the local supermarket in the village. The nightlife scene is also very good, with quite a few bars throughout the village that often have live music and events.
There aren't many Big White Mountain Village, British Columbia, Canada hostels on the mountain, but what exists has a great location in the village, within walking distance to almost everything you need. And if not, there is a free shuttle that runs during the season to get you around easily. During winter, it is just a few minutes' walk from your hostel in Big White Mountain Village, British Columbia, Canada, to the chairlift and you can ski right to the front door when you're finished for the day.
Written by local enthusiast for Big White Mountain Village hostels
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