SilverStar Mountain Resort

Colourful ski-through village and 105 km of nordic.

A bright, colourful village set right on the slopes, 22 km from Vernon. Its 133 runs over 3,300 acres split into a mellow, sunny front side and steeper Putnam Creek on the back, all on natural snow. The cross-country network it shares with Sovereign Lake is Canada’s largest that’s groomed daily, so it suits mixed groups of skiers and nordic fans.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,493 ft

Summit

6,283 ft

Skiable terrain

3,304 acres

Trails

133

Lifts

10

Average snowfall

276″ a year

Longest run

5 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 15%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 45%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Snowmobiling
• Ice skating
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country
• Fat biking
• Spa
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayNov 20, 2026 (tentative)

  Nordic Opening Day

  Cross-country trails open a week ahead of the lifts.

• Opening dayNov 27, 2026 (tentative)

  Alpine Opening Day

  Lifts start turning for the 2026-27 season, snow permitting.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outSnowbird Lodge

  Luxury condos with high-end furnishings in the village.

  Village, ski-in/ski-out
• hotelVance Creek Hotel

  Hotel on SilverStar’s boardwalk in the heart of the village.

  Village
• hotelThe Bulldog Hotel

  European-style rooms with bright colours above the Bulldog Grand Cafe.

  Village
• condoFirelight Lodge

  Contemporary condos next to Brewer’s Pond, the Silver Queen chair and Tube Town; handy for families.

  Village

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Skating on Brewer’s Pond · Village

  A 2.5-acre natural rink in the village for easy laps or figure skating.

• Tube Town · Village

  Several tubing lanes plus a mini snowmobile track for kids.

• Cross-country skiing · From the village

  105 km of daily groomed trails shared with neighbouring Sovereign Lake. Nordic tickets include two lift rides up per day.

• Paradise Camp snowcat dinner · On mountain

  Ride a snowcat to the back side of the mountain for dinner at Paradise Camp.

• Ravenwood snowshoe dinner · On mountain

  An evening snowshoe to the new Ravenwood cabin for a gourmet dinner.

• Snowmobile tours

  Guided backcountry tours with local outfitter Okanagan Rec Rentals.

• Elevate Spa · Village

  A mountainside spa in the village for a quiet afternoon off.

Après and nightlife

• Long John’s Pub

  A local favourite for lunch, dinner and a pint.

• The Red Antler

  Canadian food and the mountain’s biggest selection of beer on tap.

• The Bulldog Grand Cafe

  Modelled on Amsterdam’s brown bars, with a lively crowd and good food.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Kelowna International (YLW) · about 50 min drive
• Vancouver · about 5 hr
• Seattle · about 6 hr

Directions in Google Maps