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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Vacation In Sun Peaks BC

By Marsha Silva


Sun Peaks BC holiday resort, situated 45 minutes by car from Kamloops is the perfect resort for a summer or winter vacation. Centrally situated in the British Columbia interior, the resort has been built on the 2,152 meter-high Mount Tod. It is less than 2 hours from Vancouver and therefore easily reachable for anyone arriving by air.

The accommodation, which is second to none, is tailored to suit everyone's pocket and everyone's needs; ranging from the bed and breakfast to luxury five-star hotels. There are also private villas, condos and town house for rent for people who want home-like comforts and complete privacy. The rental chalets can be rented for groups between two and fort and there is a hostel providing accommodation in private rooms or dormitories for those on a tighter budget. The summer activities can be as energetic or as relaxing as you wish. You can take a hike to the summit of the mountain if you are feeling energetic or take a leisurely life ride to the top if you are tired.

The mountain bike park with 2,000 feet of lift terrain and 29 trails, provides fun and challenges to all level of bikers. The trails are machine made for the ultimate in bike adventure. There is also single track trails and two professionals on hand who offer fun courses on riding. If you are a golfer, then pick up your clubs and make your way to the 18 hole course which is British Columbia's highest elevation course and surrounded by natural beauty.

With a choice of over twenty restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, you are guaranteed good food and great service at Sun Peaks BC. The foods choices range from Italian to prime steak to hamburgers and the cost depends, of course, on your choice of eatery. For the younger people there is a nightclub where they can dance the night away.

Sun Peaks BC in the winter is a must for the skiers. It is the third largest ski resort in Canada, with a ski run suitable for everyone from the novice to the expert and an annual snowfall of around 500cm. There are 11 chairlifts with a capacity of up to 12,000 riders per hour and the resort boasts a longest run of 8km (5 miles) with 122 trails to choose from. The resort's location and weather provides the perfect conditions for cross country skiing with the Nordic skiing trails total 31kms. There is also a trail for dog lovers where man's best friend can tag along.

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.

You will not be short of adventure and activities while you are on holiday. There is something for everyone, young and old, and as long as you heed all advice and follow the safety instructions your holiday should be incident free. You will not be disappointed with any aspect of Sun Peaks BC and like so many, could end up coming back year after year.




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