| Curious about Silver Star ski resort? Uncomfortable | | | | You heard right. Silver Star ski resort village is |
| navigating the net for the avalanche of information | | | | modeled after a nineteenth century British Columbia |
| likely to come crashing down on your head? | | | | mining town, with Victorian inspired architecture and |
| Don't worry. There's no shame in cutting through the | | | | primary-painted buildings. |
| clutter to get your bearings before settling on Silver | | | | By day, the village is a pleasant place to explore the |
| Star as your destination of choice. | | | | boutiques, restaurants, and specialty shops that are |
| Take control of your vacation planning with these | | | | all an easy stroll from your slope side Silver Star |
| essential questions that are no doubt bubbling in the | | | | accommodation. By night, the village is a fairy-tale - |
| back of your mind. | | | | the very incarnation of a warm holiday evening |
| Where Exactly Is Silver Star Ski Resort? | | | | usually reserved for movies and Christmas cards |
| The community of Silver Star ski resort is located | | | | (Sadly, Jimmy Stewart not included). |
| just east of the City of Vernon, and about an hour's | | | | What If I Don't Like Skiing or Snowboarding? |
| drive from Kelowna. Those who make the journey | | | | No problem. Should you fancy trying something other |
| to Silver Star for the first time are pleasantly | | | | than skiing or snowboarding, Silver Star ski resort |
| surprised by the colourful Victorian village. In fact, | | | | offers a variety of alternative activities to fill your |
| some people describe the experience as walking into | | | | vacation. Experience outdoor skating, snowmobiling, |
| a "snowy Western" complete with saloon-themed | | | | sleigh rides, snowshoeing, indoor rock climbing, and |
| buildings and rustic charm. | | | | more - or go the other route and zone out at a day |
| How About the Silver Star Ski Resort Snow | | | | spa or fitness center. It's not uncommon for parents |
| Conditions? | | | | to schedule their own sport and their kids another - |
| Silver Star ski resort is also world-renowned for its | | | | then meet up a few hours later for family bonding. |
| fine Okanagan powder, with an annual snowfall of | | | | Should I Brace For Expensive Silver Star Ski |
| more than 23 feet. The resort sports a complete | | | | Accommodation? |
| array of lifts: including 5 chairs, 2 T-bars, 2 magic | | | | Like Silver Star's bigger, "hipper" cousin Whistler, Silver |
| carpets, 4 surface lifts, 2 tube lifts, and 112 marked | | | | Star ski resort features an array of accommodation |
| ski runs, ensuring you'll always have new terrain to | | | | options, including eight hotels and over 100 vacation |
| explore. | | | | homes available to book around the mountain village. |
| Norman Kreutz, director of snow sports at Silver Star | | | | If you're wondering where to start when looking for |
| ski resort, believes the resort is a hidden paradise. | | | | your Silver Star accommodation, here's a tip: booking |
| When you consider the number of un-crowded, | | | | owner-direct can save you money. |
| bliss-inducing downhill runs, many of which are | | | | By working directly with Silver Star owners to help |
| integrated with the cross-country trails, his claim | | | | them market, rent and maintain their properties, |
| starts to make sense. The unique trail system also | | | | companies like can strip away the middle-agent fees |
| allows visitors to ski directly to from the door of | | | | that usually drive up the cost of accommodation. The |
| their condo in the resort village. | | | | result: you can spend more time enjoying Silver Star |
| I've Heard The Village Is Nice... | | | | ski resort, and less time worrying about your budget. |