Best Sun Peaks Summer Activities - What to do in Sun Peaks Resort for affordable summer family - 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 2025 summer season starts June 14th and will run 7 days a week through to September 1, 10am - 7 pm until and then 10am - 5pm until Sept. 28. Market Days will continue on Sundays until October 12th.
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 also saw Sundance Mountain opening with new lift-accessed bike trails as well as new free to ride trails and the summer of 2025 will have even more trails to explore
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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Are you wondering about tent, RV or trailer camping at Sun Peaks Resort?
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 area - Kamloops Winery Tours - Delicious and fun!
- 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 2025
- 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
- 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 (Sorry - CLOSED)
- 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
- 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
- Sun Peaks outdoor swimming pool (re-opening summer 2025)
- Alpine hiking with beautiful trails, vistas and meadows exploding with wildflower blossoms - save on passes
- Photography - flora, wildlife, bears, lakes, vistas, and much more to capture
- Sun Peaks Spa treatments - massages, 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)
- Day trip to enjoy Johnson Lake
- 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 great, free, live music events happening with other small bands and musicians - more details in the calendar of summer events below. Check with the Sun Peaks Summer Activities Calendar for up-to-date info.
The 14th Annual Retro Concert Weekend featuring three days of serious retro rock and roll at beautiful Sun Peaks Resort is back for 2025! This August 22-24 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 favorite. 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.
Check for other discounted Sun Peaks accommodation options
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 or staff shortages related cancellations and postponements):
Summer 2025 Sun Peaks Events & Activities (more events coming as the season progresses)
May 4 - Sun Peaks Community Trash Bash (thanks everyone!)
May 11 - Mother's Day Brunch at Mantles
May 17 - Sun Peaks Golf Course opens depending on conditions
May 17-18 - May Long Weekend Activities including Kids Night In and more
May 25 - The Art of Making Delicious Sourdough Bread - hands on masterclass with Shelly Trudeau
June 6-7 - Century 21 Diamantis Unity Music Festival
June 7 - 5K Sun Peaks Foam Fest - good, clean, family-fun!
June 8 - Oct. 12th - Start of weekly Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Markets
June 8 - First Spring Market Day 10am til 1 pm
June 13 - Live Music with Loops
June 14-15 Summer opening weekend - lifts start for Sun Peaks summer hiking and biking - remember to pre-order lift passes
June 14 - Sun Peaks Lift & Free Lager Day for pass holders
June 15 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 10 am til 1 pm
June 20-22 - Summergiving Summer Solstice in Sun peaks Activities
June 20 - Live Music with the infamous Whitecroft Irregulars
June 20 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
June 27 - July 1 - Long Weekend - Canada Day Celebrations
June 27 - Live Music with Linus
June 28 - Top of the World RLAG Ultra Trail Running Event
June 29 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
June 30 - Live Music with Shred Kelly
July 1 - Live Music with Maritime Kitchen Party
July 1 - Live music with Toque
July 4 - First Friday Street Party with live music, patio specials & activities
July 4 - Live Music with Wannabe - Spice Girls Tribute
July 4-5 - Rockin' in the Peaks with Big Sugar, Philip Sayce, 54-40 and Wide Mouth Mason
July 6 - Sun Peaks Market Day 9:30 - 1:30
July 7-13 - Take Your Kid To the Course Week - Kid's Golf Free with Paying Adults
July 11 - Live Music with Daytime Highs
July 13 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
July 18-20 - Sun Peaks Speed Weekend with a How n Shine, dealer showcase and more
July 20 - Sun Peaks Market Day 9:30 - 1:30
July 25 - 27 - Sun Peaks National Downhill Bike Championships
July 25 - Sun Peaks Summer Stoke Series - Session One
July 25 - Live Music with Paul Filek
July 27 - Sun Peaks Market Day 9:30 - 1:30
Aug 1-3 - BC Day Long Weekend Activities
Aug 1 - First Friday Sun Peaks Summer Street Party
August 1 - Live Music with The Free Label
Aug 3 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
Aug 8-10 - Sun Peaks Endless Summer - Beats, Vibes and Good Times
Aug 8 - Live Music with Soul Patch
Aug 10 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
Aug 15 - Live Music with Andrew Christopher
Aug 17 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
Aug 22-24 - 14th Annual Summer Retro Concert Weekend
Aug 24 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
Aug 29 - Sun Peaks Summer Stoke Series - Session Two
Aug 29 - Live Music with the Angie Heinze Band
Aug 31 - Sun Peaks End Of Summer Market Day 9:30 - 1:30
Aug 31 - Family Movie Night - Double Feature
Sept 5 - First Friday Artisan Markets, live music and other events & activities
Sept 5-6 - Alpenglow Arts Festival with Jesse Cook
Sept 6 - Live Music with Jesse Cook
Sept 7 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
Sept 12 - Paws in the Peaks - Dog Friendly events
Sep 14 - Sun Peaks Market Day 9:30 - 1:30
Sep 19 - Live Music with Loops
Sep 22 - Sun Peaks & Region Summer Farmer's & Artisan's Market 9:30 - 1:30
Sep 26 - Sun Peaks Summer Solstice Series - Session Three
Sep 28 - final day of lift accessed hiking and mountain biking
Sep 29 - Sun Peaks Market Day 9:30 - 1:30
Oct 5 - Sun Peaks & Region Fall Market Day 10:00 - 1:00
Oct 11-12 - Movie Night and Other Free Indoor Activities for Kids
Oct 12 - Final Sun Peaks & Region Fall Farmer's & Artisan's Market 10:00 - 1:00
November 22nd (aprox) Lifts open for the 2025/26 Winter Ski 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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