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What makes spending the holidays in Sun Peaks so special?
Holiday photos captured by Zuzy Rocka.
Spending Christmas and New Year’s in Sun Peaks is a quintessentially Canadian experience. You’ll find all the elements that make up a fairy-tale Christmas tucked into a snowy mountain valley. Where you can leave the stress of navigating busy streets and last-minute shopping behind, and simply walk or ski to visit with Santa, enjoy a family dinner together, and ring in the new year any time between 8:30 and, well, that's up to you. Here are six reasons to visit Sun Peaks during Christmas and New Year's, and some magical moments from this past holiday season.
#1: Santa always visits. And he'll go skiing with you, too!
Santa loves skiing at Sun Peaks! This past December he stopped in to visit families at the annual Holiday Kick-off event and then hit the slopes with them before Christmas. He doesn't make it out on the mountain very often so he sticks to 5 Mile, his favourite beginner run.
#2: Someone else hangs the decorations & Chooses the music
Enjoy holiday decorations and festivities throughout Sun Peaks Village, without the stress of hauling out ladders and boxes of tangled lights.
From the decorated Christmas trees lining the slopes of Mt. Morrisey to carolling with Nancy Greene— let Sun Peaks accommodate your winter traditions!
#3: Getting "Snowed In" Is a Good Thing
When the only road you need is open to skiers and horse-drawn sleigh rides. And in late December, it tends to snow a lot in Sun Peaks (ski photo captured December 30, 2022 by Noah Lara).
#4: No one has to cook
Sun Peaks takes the stress out of holiday meal prep with Christmas or New Year's Eve dinners available throughout the Sun Peaks Village. That doesn't mean you can't still make your own s'mores, though.
#5: The best New Year's Eve fireworks
Plus guaranteed front-row seating to signature events to ring in the new year. The best part is it's all over by 9 p.m, so you can enjoy the celebration with your whole family without staying up late.
#6: New Year's resolutions are more fun here
Whether it's getting more fresh air, family time or learning a new sport, you'll find tons of excuses to get outside in Sun Peaks.
