Thompson Okanagan

This unique Okanagan riding destination speaks to the soul of mountain biking. Here, top downhill trails sit well above the treeline, high in the alpine with sprawling views of the Monashee mountain range.  Beginner to expert riders will feel at home on Big White with trails designed with both progression and challenge in mind.

• Opening day: June 27, 2024
• Closing day: Sept 2, 2024

Home to the Kamloops Bike Ranch, Canada’s largest municipal bike park, Kamloops is known as a mountain biking mecca with vast landscapes, rolling hills, and expansive bike trails. Riders of all levels can experience the flowy trails and wide-open vistas that make Kamloops a special place to ride a bike.

Look no further than Kelowna for an all-around good time both on and off the trails. You’ll find a diverse range of singletrack options, for the expert to the novice, in as little as five minutes from the downtown core. As the diversity is so condensed, you can easily find yourself moving from dramatic forested downhill to cross-country sub-desert trails in a day. And, when the end of that day comes you will find yourself in a vibrant city packed with wineries, craft breweries and distilleries, farm-fresh dining, and lakeside nightlife.

With a unique, desert climate, adventure can be found all-season in Osoyoos. Trails surround our friendly and intimate resort town, which is rich in Indigenous culture and a wide range of culinary and artistic experiences – not to mention sophisticated resorts, championship golf courses, and the nation’s warmest lake.

The sunny South Okanagan is where you will find beautiful Penticton. Seemingly endless singletrack can be found in the hills overlooking Okanagan Lake and the surrounding vineyards. The Kettle Valley Rail Trail provides an easy peddle and convenient access to many of the challenging trails in the popular Three Blind Mice trail network above the Naramata Bench. 

Over 470 km (290 mi) of mountain bike trails and cross-country tracks serve up spokes of serious highland fun in all directions—big hit downhill, flow, berms, old school, cross-country, bike park features, loops, lines, descents, and distance. It’s a place where you can start your day with breathtaking views and end—no matter the trail—with your feet up at a pub or café.

As Canada’s second largest bike park, SilverStar is designed for progression to make you a better rider. Its high-speed chairlift offers downhill riders easy access to the top of an incredible selection of flow and technical trails, maintained throughout the season by a full-time trail crew. This is the place to discover everything from beginner biking trails winding gently through wildflower meadows to expert runs filled with berms, jumps, and features designed to challenge the hardcore rider. 

• Opening day: June 21, 2024
• Closing day: Sept 15, 2024

With 25 years of experience in bike park operations, Sun Peaks is one of the best places to ride during the summer months. Accompanying Sun Peaks’ renowned steep and technical singletrack is a plethora of flow trails loaded with tons of hits and berms for maximum airtime. With big upgrades and new trails added over the past few years, you will find fast and flowing freeride trails catering to riders of all ability levels across three mountains.

• Opening Day: June 15, 2024
• Closing Day: Sept 30, 2024

Made for mountain bikers.

Valemount is surrounded by gorgeous snow-capped peaks, making for a spectacular riding experience. Take a shuttle up 5-Mile Road to access the top of the Valemount Bike Park or ride the CBT climbing trail to a wide range of thrilling descents that will bring you back to town for some local trail banter over après-ride refreshments.

Vernon is the northern cousin in the Okanagan trifecta offering old-growth forest, parched desert, and one of BC’s most beautiful turquoise lakes. Vernon’s diversity means there is a trail for every rider type and its rapidly expanding network offers fun and flowy singletrack with stunning views over the Coldstream Valley and Kalamalka Lake. The region has the added benefit of hosting some of the best downhill riding at SilverStar just 20 minutes outside of downtown. In Vernon, you are spoilt for choice with local craft breweries, quality accommodations, and tasty dining options at the end of the day.