Big White Ski Resort sits about 56 kilometres southeast of Kelowna, roughly an hour's drive up the mountain, and it is one of the best-known ski resorts in British Columbia. With 119 marked trails, more than 2,700 skiable acres and its famous dry powder, it draws skiers and snowboarders from across Canada and around the world. That steady draw is a big part of why owning here appeals to lifestyle buyers and investors alike.

Village condos, townhomes and chalets

Condos and townhomes in and around the Village are the most common way into the Big White market, and many come with ski-in, ski-out access. Single-family chalets offer more space and privacy for buyers who want a true mountain retreat for the family.

Renting it out when you are not there

Many owners rent their units out when they are not using them, often through on-site rental management. What you can do depends on the zoning and the strata bylaws for each building, so we always check those before you write an offer. Our STRATA BUYERS GUIDE covers what to look for in the documents.

Buying from outside Canada

Big White sits outside the Kelowna census metropolitan area, so the federal ban on foreign buyers has not applied here, which keeps the buyer pool wider than in most of the Okanagan. That ban is currently set to run until January 1, 2027, so confirm the latest rules with us and your lawyer before you buy.

A mountain community of its own

Big White is part of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, not the Central Okanagan, so zoning and building permits go through the regional district. It has its own small year-round community, and plenty of owners use their place in the summer months too.

Thinking about a place at Big White?

Buying at Big White is a little different from buying in the valley, and the details matter, from how the building handles rentals to what the strata fees cover through a long winter. Tell us whether you are after a family getaway, a rental or a bit of both, and we will narrow down the buildings and chalets that suit, then walk you through the documents before you commit.