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Access, Parking Big White

Access, parking options at the ski resort Big White

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Evaluation criteria Big White
Slope preparation
Orientation

Access Big White/Parking Big White

1/5
Test result

3 out of 5 stars

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Access, Parking Big White

The Big White ski resort is located in British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary. It is 56 km away from Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley. Access to Big White is generally via Kelowna. From there, you take a well-built road to the ski resort. You can also access Big White from the south (US border) by traveling via Highway 3 and the village of Rock Creek. However, the road leads through 100 km of mountainous terrain and there are no gas stations. On the weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), buses travel from Kelowna directly to Big White.

Access via Okanagan Highway 97, Kamloops-Penticton, Ausfahrt Kewlowna Rock Creek Highway

Gem Lake Express (Big White, BC)

Ideal entry for day visitors

  • Distance: 46 km
  • approx. 42 Minutes driving time

Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, gravel car park, free of charge
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Lara's Gondola (Happy Valley) (Big White)

Ideal entry for day visitors

  • Distance: 54 km
  • approx. 52 Minutes driving time

Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, tarmac car park, free of charge
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Access via Crowsnest Highway 3, Hope-Creston, Ausfahrt Rock Creek

Gem Lake Express (Big White, BC)

Ideal entry for day visitors

  • Distance: 109 km
  • approx. 87 Minutes driving time

Roads: Side road, partially developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, gravel car park, free of charge
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