Kelowna’s Big White named best international ski resort for families

Big White Ski Resort is a popular choice for families.

The resort was recently voted the winner of Best International Ski Resort for Families in the 2025 Out and About with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards.

This is Big White’s first win in the category since 2024, with more than 40,000 Australian families taking part in the voting.

In an effort to make Big White even more family friendly, it is preparing to open phase two of its Kids’ Centre expansion in the Village Centre Mall for the 2025/26 season. The final stage of the project includes the new Tot Town Daycare and a dedicated space for children aged four to five.

“With its new vehicle accessible drop off and Tot Town opening soon, the relocation project is nearly complete, and families are sure to enjoy our winter wonderland,” said vice president of hospitality Trevor Hanna.

The updated spaces build on the 2024 relocation of programming for ages six to 12, which improved guest flow, energy efficiency and overall use of the facility.

Big White has also introduced its first January Ski & Snowboard Week, created for international guests visiting during the Australian and New Zealand school holiday period.

The program includes:

  • Three days of morning and afternoon two-hour lessons;
  • Groups matched by similar ability;
  • The same instructor each day;
  • A social afternoon at Happy Valley with complimentary drinks and appetizers.

Learn more about January Ski & Snowboard Week at www.bigwhite.com.

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