Best Sun Peaks Summer Activities - What to do in Sun Peaks Resort for Summer fun
There are so many Sun Peaks summer activities that appeal to all age, fitness and interest levels that it is hard to choose the best summer activity at Sun Peaks Resort after all the life bursts out in the spring.
Be sure to reserve your summer hiking and/or bike park lift passes early!
The 2022 summer season starts June 17th and will run 7 days a week through almost all of September, 10am - 7 pm until Sept. 5th, and then 10am - 5pm until Sept. 25. Market Days will continue on Sundays until October 9th.
Save 10% on bike rentals from McSporties just by mentioning BestSunPeaks when you book.
The earlier you pre-book your Sun Peaks lift passes, the more you save!
From leisurely cross country or alpine meadow mountain biking or hiking to extreme downhill thrills at one of the best up & coming bike parks in the world, Sun Peaks has something for everyone and makes for a great summer vacation destination. The summer of 2022 will also see Sundance Mountain opening with new lift-accessed bike trails as well as new free to ride trails.
Sun Peaks typically enjoys sunny warm days and cool mountain nights which is perfect for an Okanagan holiday.
And better yet, when everyone else is raising their accommodation pricing for summer holidays, Sun Peaks offers low, low summer prices.
We also offer great nightly and weekly rates on our Best Sun Peaks condo or Best Sun Peaks Townhouse or other summer Sun Peaks accommodation anytime after the end of ski season so if you want a great deal and some stress relief come on up!
Sun Peaks offers a great climate, fantastic prices, easy access to so many activities, and a wonderful, safe family holiday destination - come on up and see for yourself.
Head up the hill to chill!
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Check our BestSunPeaks condo or BestSunPeaks townhouse summer availability.
Check for discounted rates on Sun Peaks condos, townhouses and chalets.
Consider the many FREE Sun Peaks summer activities to keep your family vacation affordable.
Some of the most popular of the many Sun Peaks summer activities include:
Sun Peaks Summer Tours and Activities
- Sun Peaks Lake to Peak Adventure Package
- Voyageur Canoe Adventure tours - Exciting and Scenic (closed for summer of 2022)
- Sun Peaks area - Kamloops Winery Tours - Delicious
- Kamloops area craft beer tours - Yum!
- Stand Up Paddleboarding - lessons and rentals in the Sun Peaks / Kamloops area
- Sun Peaks pony rides, horse trail rides, horse riding lessons and carriage rides
- Sun Peaks indoor axe throwing - watch out!
- Sun Peaks Fly fishing lessons and charters - with Elevated Fishing - get out on the water and fish with a pro!
- Chase Canyon Ziplining tours - wheeeeeeeeee!!!! Closed for 2022 due to COVID
- More Sun Peaks Summer tours and activities to come
Sun Peaks Summer Sports & Recreational Activities
- Sun Peaks Resort Golf Course - highest elevation course in British Columbia and your balls go far!
- Sun Peaks 9 hole Disc Golf - elevated disc fun - coming June 2023
- Sun Peaks Whitecroft Waterfall - leisurely walk and nice to see
- Kamloops area golf courses - some of the best in BC
- Sun Peaks Go Karts - Gravity-fueled, fun and exciting (closed 2022 due to covid)
- Downhill biking and bike park - one of the best in the world! Get discounted bike park passes
- Cross-country biking trails - miles and miles of beautiful free or lift-accessed trails
- Sun Peaks eBike rentals - explore further and have fun doing it. Save 10% when you mention BestSunPeaks.
- Canoe rentals - explore beautiful McGillivray Lake
- Kayak rentals - also on McGillivray Lake, and it is beautiful
- Fishing and fly fishing lessons - loads of delicious trout in nearby lakes
- Downhill Mountain Cross Cart Go-Kart track - fuelled by gravity! Closed 2022 still due to COVID
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding - What SUP? Awesome Fun on water.
- Sun Peaks tennis and/or pickleball courts - two to love
- Small nearby sort of beach area (Heffley Lake)
- Day trip to the best beach near Sun Peaks - Riverside Park
- Community outdoor swimming pool (closed still 2022 for the construction of the new Sun Peaks Center)
- Alpine hiking with beautiful trails, vistas and meadows exploding with wildflower blossoms - save on passes
- Cross-country and Nordic pole hiking with miles of wonderful nature to explore
- Bungy zone - get a natural high! (Closed 2022 still due to covid)
- Photography - flora, wildlife, bears, lakes, vistas, and much more to capture
- Sun Peaks Spa treatments - massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, hydro-massages...
- Sun Peaks in-suite mobile massage
Horse rides at Sun Peaks- Kayaking or canoeing in the nearby lakes
- Horseback riding in the surrounding Sun Peaks hills and valleys
- Geocaching
- White water rafting in nearby Chase
- Day trip to visit the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops
- Sun Peaks summer day trip to beautiful Wells Grey Provincial Park (go chasing waterfalls)
- and of course relaxing at one of the local 'watering holes' or Best Sun Peaks Bars & Patios at Sun Peaks Resort.
Sun Peaks Free Summer Concert Series - TBD
Sun Peaks free outdoor summer concert seriesFor the summer of 2020 and beyond, it appears that there won't be any major free summer concerts. However, Sun Peaks has a number of other free, live music events happening with other small bands and musicians - more details in the calendar of summer events below (all subject to covid restrictions and/or changes). Check with the Sun Peaks Summer Activities Calendar for up-to-date info.
The 11th Annual Retro Concert Weekend featuring three days of serious retro rock and roll at beautiful Sun Peaks Resort is back for 2022! This Aug 26-28 weekend of outdoor tribute band performances is a favorite among local residents and guests.
This popular and very fun summer weekend of outdoor tribute band performances is a favourite. Plan a weekend of great outdoor summer activities in beautiful Sun Peaks and take in these free summer concerts. Great Sun Peaks accommodation options available direct from owner (save 10-20%).
Consider stopping and exploring the Othello Tunnels while traveling to or from Sun Peaks
Book our Stone's Throw Best Sun Peaks condo or Trapper's Landing Sun Peaks townhouse early as these weekends are becoming very popular, along with these other Sun Peaks Vacation Rentals by Owners.
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Click for more details about the fun, entertaining and FREE Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Sun Peaks Resort.
Summer Rentals & Lessons
- Mountain bikes and bike park lessons
- Sun Peaks eBike (electric pedal assist) rentals - explore more and save 10%
- Shred Hard Bike Park Lessons and Ladies Only Weekend
- Sun Peaks Stand Up Paddleboard lessons and rentals
- Canoe or kayak rentals
- Horseback riding lessons
Other Summer Weekly and Weekend Activities
Summer activities at Sun Peaks offer incredible outdoor recreational activities seven days a week, and every weekend during the summer there are scheduled events and activities with something for everyone and every age. And if you need equipment, there are lots of Sun Peaks equipment rentals options
Just some of the Sun Peaks Summer scheduled events include (check the resort website in case of changes and due to COVID related cancellations and postponements):
Summer 2022 (more events coming as the season progresses)
Late May - Sun Peaks Golf Course opens
June 19 - Oct. 9th - Start of weekly Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Markets
June 17-19 weekend - lifts start for Sun Peaks summer hiking and biking - remember to pre-order lift passes.
June 19 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
June 19 - Live Music with Mozi Bones
June 26 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
July 1 Weekend - Canada Day Celebrations
July 1 - First Friday (of the month) with live music, entertainment and more throughout the village 5-8pm.
July 1 - First Friday Artisan Market 5-8pm
July 1 - live music with Maritime Kitchen Party
July 2 - live music with The Eh! Team
July 3 - Sun Peaks Market Day
July 3 - live music with John Michael Lind
July 4 - 10 - Take a kid to the Sun Peaks Golf Course for free!
July 9 - Art Battle
July 10 - Sun Peaks Market Day
July 16 - live music with the Peter Ernst Band (legendary Sun Peaks locals)
July 17 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
July 17 - Art Battle
July 18 - 22 Sun Peaks Family Weeks with various FREE family activities
July 22 - 24 - Red Bull Downtime in the Sun Peaks Bike Park
July 23 - Porsche Club of America Porsche Escape 2022 Show & Shine
July 23 - live music with The Jam Presents
July 24 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
July 25-29 Sun Peaks Family Weeks with various FREE family activities
July 30-31 - Dirty Feet Beat the Buzzer race series
July 30 - Aug 1 - BC Day Long Weekend with lots of free family-friendly activities
July 30 - Live music with popular artist Madison Olds
July 31 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
July 31 - Live music with popular Kamloop's band The Loops
Aug 1-5 Sun Peaks Family Weeks with various FREE family activities
Aug 1 - live music with Angie Heinze Band
Aug 5 - First Friday Artisan Market, live music & activities
Aug 7 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Aug 8-12 Sun Peaks Family Weeks with various FREE family activities
Aug 14 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Aug 20 - live music with Sister Speak
Aug 21 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Aug 26-28 - 11th Annual Retro Concert Weekend
Aug 28 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Sept 2 - First Friday Artisan Markets, live music with Shred Kelly and other events & activities
Sep 3-4 - Trials Stars Trail riding bike tricks
Sep 4 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Sep 4 - live music with Joe Nolan
Sep 11 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Sep 17-18 - Norco Canadian Series/E-bike Championship
Sep 18 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Sep 24-25 - Fall Festival Weekend
Sep 24-25 - Superdogs
Sep 24 - live music with Lindsay May & the Mayhem
Sep 25 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Oct 2 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Oct 9 - Final Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market and final day of the season
Cheers from Best Sun Peaks!Our private hot tub is running all season long so don't forget to book the Best Sun Peaks condo or Best Sun Peaks luxurious townhouse for your ultimate Sun Peaks Summer Vacation with so many Sun Peaks summer activities to enjoy!
Book ahead for a Sun Peaks spa session or even arrange to have a Sun Peaks Mobile Massage come to you after an enjoyable Sun Peaks area winery or craft beer tour!
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