Summer in Sun Peaks for Families

Sun Peaks is the perfect family getaway from adrenaline-filled biking, scenic mountain views, and an abundance of kid-friendly activities. There is no shortage of fun to be had.

A short 45-minute drive northeast of Kamloops, Sun Peaks offers a mountain retreat with an array of activities for families to enjoy. Fill your days discovering the alpine, exploring world-class biking trails, unwinding at McGillivray Lake, creating memories on horseback and more. Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a week, you'll find plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy.

Family Weeks

Sun Peaks offers free kid-friendly activities throughout the summer. Break up your day with a stable tour at Sun Peaks Stables or get creative with an Artzone Sun Peaks activity, end the day with a family yoga session from Sun Peaks Yoga.

Summer Activities 

There's never a dull moment in Sun Peaks with endless activities to keep your days full and build lasting memories. From mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing at McGillivray Lake, start planning your itinerary.

Outdoor Games Area

Get into the competitive spirit and test out the free games area, perfect for kids and adults to enjoy. Try your hand at ping-pong shuffleboard to mini-golf, cornhole and more. Games areas are located in the village, close to restaurants, shops and accommodation.

Twilight Hours

Embrace the cool mountain air and explore the alpine. Enjoy the views of the Shuswap, the Okanagan, and get a glimpse of the Coast Mountains from an elevation of 1850 metres. Planning to arrive in the late afternoon, take advantage of our twilight hours, explore the mountain until 7:30 pm.