Big White Ski Resort is Canada’s Favorite Family Resort and for good reason! Offering a vast array of activities, Big White is fun for all ages and athletic abilities. Not everyone has an interest in skiing or snowboarding and that deters them from experiencing Big White Ski Resort, but below you will find my TOP 3 activities that all families will enjoy, that doesn’t involve strapping on a pair of skis.
TUBING
Tubing at Big White is classic! Who doesn’t love to rip down a crisp smooth hill with the sound of laughter following you the whole way down!? No experience is required, no equipment is required, and a thrill seeking attitude is a plus! The tube-park offers 5 groomed lanes and the new tube lift offers more tubers per hour than ever to maximize the fun for everyone!
ICE SKATING
Canada’s highest outdoor skating rink offers a picturesque atmosphere to take a spin on your skates. The rink is suitable for a leisurely skate or a game of pickup hockey with others. Rentals are available! Visit here for more information and tips for the rink!
HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES
HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDESThere is one beautiful way to see Big White, and that’s on a horse drawn sleigh! Cozy up under a blanket and glide through the winter wonderland with experiences horses. This activity is perfect for ALL ages. For rates and more information click here
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The afternoon started by meeting at noon sharp outside of my Big White real estate office in the Village just under 
The final part of the tour took place at the world renowned Crescendo, which was just voted Worlds Best Ski Chalet 2019. A spectacular set of guest speakers including Graham Sullivan with Owner Relations, Marlin Weninger, the leading expert on construction at Big White, Harry Pettit with Royal LePage and Jim Loyd, Director of Sales, took the time to educate the attending Realtors on a few things that makes Big White Ski Resort special within the Real Estate industry worldwide.
September’s average sale price at Big White Ski Resort for 2019 is reported at $446,057. Going back to September 2018, it was reported at $380,344, quite an impressive increase. However; if we go back ever further, to September 2015, the average sale price was just $169,475!! So it just 4 short years, the average sale price has increased by a massive 163%! Talk about an impressive investment!!
“As Canada’s Favourite Family Resort, we are constantly investing in improving the sliding on snow, riding on lifts, and enjoying our hospitality. Year after year, families are returning to Big White because we are paying attention to their good times. And for that, we are truly thankful.” says Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President at Big White Ski Resort Ltd.
Kelsey Serwa is a Big White Ski Resort local, that made it big! Since learning how to walk Kelsey has been skiing at the resort and has made the community at Big White extremely proud , in fact, there is even a ski run named after her! The #homegrownheros favorite run is Born to Run.
The next stages of life for Kelsey include getting married this September, working towards her physiology degree and a six-stage mountain bike race. “I love racing. I love that feeling” Kelsey also recently started a scholarship fund which gave $10,000 to three different students-athletes.
Riding Upgrades
The Real Estate Market at Big White Ski Resort is powering through the early summer and remaining strong going into the late summer. Properties are in high demand and buildings are continuing to be constructed and lots being ready to develop. The sought after Stonegate Resort is on Phase 3 of its development this year and lots are becoming more popular with Monashee Ridge lots starting at only $139,900.
The average sale price in Big White Ski Resort has seen steady increase over the last few years. The average sale price in July 2019 was $459,179, a 17% increase from July 2018, and an increase of 40% from July 2017. These numbers are the reason why many out of town buyers and investors are coming to Big White Ski Resort to buy property. There is a price range for everyone from under 100,000-5,295,000. That’s right, you can own a piece of beautiful Big White for less than 100K!
The Big White Real Estate market remains strong into the second half of summer – don’t miss the opportunity to purchase your dream mountain home or to sell that investment property!! 
This inagural event was hosted by Tom van Steenbergen and is the only FMB World Tour Gold event in North America. The event took place in Happy Valley and offered beer gardens, music, demos, food trucks and lots of excitement!
The worlds biggest women’s Slopestyle contest was held on Friday, and Canadian Stephanie Nychka topped the podium for the event. “With few bronze-level Slopestyle courses existing in the world, the female athletes had never been given a stage this large to compete on, and it brought out the best,” Big White said in a news release.
Average sale prices continue to gain momentum as Junes average sale price was $483,800, an increase of approximately 15k from May of this year, and, an even greater increase from June 2018 where the average sale price was just $292,500. If you like numbers, that is a 65% INCREASE! However, that doesn’t mean that all of the current listings at Big White are pricey, you can get into a mountain property for UNDER 100k; however, if your budget is more generous, there are also properties listed for up to 6.3 million.
