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Access, Parking Big White

Access, parking options at the ski resort Big White

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1/5
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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 situated 56 kilometers from Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley. Almost all travel to Big White goes via Kelowna. From there, a well-developed road leads to the ski resort. Approaching from the south (the US border), you can also reach Big White from Highway 3 and the town of Rock Creek. However, this road runs for over 100 kilometers through mountainous terrain and there are no gas stations. On weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), buses run directly from Kelowna to Big White.

Access via Okanagan Highway 97, Kamloops-Penticton, exit 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, exit 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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