What to do
Whistler may be one of the most celebrated ski resorts in North America, but you’ll find chills and thrills for less all across British Columbia. The Sun Peaks Resort, located about 220 miles northeast of Whistler, features 135 slopes on 4,270 acres. Don’t miss weaving through the scenic, snow-heavy trees on the Smooth Smoothie trail, suggests Barbara Linder, an instructor with Ski Adventures Canada. Kick off your boots for a dinner at Voyageur Bistro, where the walls are covered with Canadian artifacts from the fur-trade era and the kitchen serves hearty local fare, such as its “legendary” bison burger ($10). Stay slope-side at Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, where condo-like accommodations, some with kitchenettes, go for $131. You’ll save $24 when you book in February at the four-star Sun Peaks Grand, which features a year-round outdoor heated pool and rooms starting at $117. |