While Sun Peaks Resort is renowned for being an excellent winter destination, turns out it’s also a unique and family fun summer destination. From Canada's premiere downhill bike course to a medieval theater, Sun Peaks Resort has something for everyone!
If you’re looking for a family vacation, look no further than your own backyard. Local gem Sun Peaks Resort has a variety of activities to entertain and delight the whole family!
Turn back time with medieval theater
Are your kids fascinated by knights, princesses, heroic battles and epic stories? If so, your family will love Knights of the Sun, a Medieval Tournament Theatre hosted at Sun Peaks Resort. Presented by award-nominated Chimera Theatre, the epic show is filled with fierce combat, song, dance, intrigue and romance as knights, hungry for glory, vie for the title of Champion of the Sun! An epic story for all ages, this interactive show will delight all members of your family.
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Perched on wooden benches, wrapped in blankets and surrounded by the Sun Peaks Resort landscape, this experience is truly unique. There is a show almost every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting June 24th and running throughout July and August.
Tour Sun Peaks Resort from a horse-drawn carriage
Experience Sun Peaks Resort from a different perspective; perched on the back of a horse or nestled, comfy in a wagon or carriage. For families wanting to try horse riding, there’s a myriad of different options. Trails vary in difficulty and duration so everyone can join in, children as young as 6 can give it a go with a tandem trail ride.
If your family’s more drawn to a comfortable experience, snuggle under a blanket in a carriage and tour Sun Peaks Resort. Carriage and wagon rides are open to anyone, year-round.
Explore a new world with voyageur canoe tours
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Hop aboard an authentic voyageur canoe and travel into Canada’s storied past. This one of a kind experience allows you to explore the local wildlife at Sun Peaks Resort, home to the osprey, bald eagle, moose, bear and even the cougar! This relaxing yet stimulating trip promises to be eye-opening and delightful. It will offer insight into how Canada was explored by early pioneers.
Dive into the great outdoors!
No guide to Sun Peaks Resort would be complete without a summary of the resort’s world-renowned outdoor activities. Home of the Canadian Downhill Championships, Sun Peaks Resort was voted one of the top three bike parks in Western Canada! Looking to keep it cool on a hot summer's day? Close by is McGillivray Lake and Heffley Lake where canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals are available. Families can make a day of it and take a picnic at the McGillivray Lake Outpost. For the avid golfer, Sun Peaks Resort also offers British Columbia's highest elevation golf course.
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We’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s available at Sun Peaks Resort. Those who choose to vacation at Sun Peaks Resort will also be able to enjoy a whole host of free activities! From July 18th – August 12th, Sun Peaks Resort is hosting Family Weeks. These weeks will include guided Medicine Trail walks, Zumba, summer pool parties, fire hall open houses and much more. All activities are designed for the family and are completely free!
The accommodation at Sun Peaks Resort is also first class and limitless; the resort offers over 7,000 beds so you’ll find the perfect option, from standard to luxury stays.
This summer find a unique family adventure in your own backyard with a Sun Peaks Staycation. You can visit Sun Peaks Resort to learn more about all the diverse activities available for the whole family.
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