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Vacation In Sun Peaks BC

Sun Peaks BC is the perfect resort to vacation in either summer or winter. The resort is situated centrally in British Columbia's interior with the nearest town, Kamloops, being just 45 minutes away by car. The village is situated at the base of Mount Tod, which has an elevation of 2,152m.

The accommodation is first class and priced to suit all pockets. It ranges from the best hotels to bed and breakfasts, although if complete privacy is desired, there are private villas which can be be rented for you and your family at a weekly or monthly rate. In the summer you will never be bored as there is so much to do and the choice of activities is really amazing; one of the best things to do is to take the chairlift on a slow ride to the summit and take in the panoramic views. Another choice is to have lunch in the reasonably priced restaurant with a good selection of foods before taking a leisurely stroll down the mountain.

For the younger, more energetic holiday maker there is mountain bike riding. Take your bike to the summit and choose one of the many trails to descend. For the golfers, there is a beautiful 18 holes golf course situated in the valley which is British Columbia's highest elevation course.

After a busy day, there is no better way to relax than having a nice meal and drink. Sun Peaks BC is home to a number of restaurants, cafes or coffee shops to choose from, all of which are reasonably priced. There are dishes to suit everyone, although the enormous choice of food could cause problems for undeceive people.

Sun Peaks BC is British Columbia's second and Canada's third largest ski resort, boasting a run of 8km (5 miles) long among its 122 trails. With an annual snowfall of around 500cm, you are sure to not be disappointed. The chairlifts ensure a speedy deliverance to the run of your choice and for those with excess stamina to burn off, there are cross country skiing options. If you have brought your dog along, you will find that there is even a trail for dog walkers.

The sports school at Sun Peaks BC gives lessons on skiing and snowboarding no matter what age or level you are and also rents out all ski equipment for a minimum of half a day. It does not matter whether you are an expert of a first-time skier, you will be able to tailor the holiday to suit your wants and needs. You may well enter the resort having never put on a pair of skis before, but you will certainly leave an accomplished skier.

Skiing is not the only thing on the agenda at Sun Peaks BC. There are many activities for people young and old which will keep everyone entertained for the duration of the holiday. Safety while skiing is vital so that everyone enjoys a problem-free holiday and therefore it is very important to follow the safety guidelines and listen to all advice given. At the end of your holiday, you will no doubt leave the resort looking forward to your next trip back.

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