Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Timbers is a place of magic and memories at Big White Ski Resort. A home in the mountains, surrounded by the sparkling crisp chill of champagne powder, yet wrapped in the warmth of a dancing fire. A place where you will feel contented and at peace. Imagine... no longer feeling the frustration of loading up your vehicle, driving to the parking lot, carrying your skis to the lift, and trying to keep your children contented during the entire process. This is The Timbers at Big White... step out your door and go.
Amenities include underground parkage, ski lockers in separate boot room, fitness room with elliptical cycle, recumbant bike & running machine and TV, and arcade room that includes pool table, hockey, sofas, shuffle board, dart board and foosball and wireless internet access. Consideration has been given to all aspects of functionality and design.
The Timbers is a generous two bedroom suites with a well-planned layouts providing exceptional room for living. Stunning finishing hardwood, tumbled sandstone, heated floors, stainless steel and steam showers will wrap you in luxury. The property also boasts Bose stereo systems, wireless internet, Satelite TV, Heat Recovery Ventilaton System (great for allergy sufferers), Plasma TV, Gas log effect fire and Saeco Expresso Machine.
The Timbers - prime location for Happy Valley
Open Plan Luxury Mountain Living
Master Bedroom - King Size Bed
Dining Area
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The British Columbia region
It's the Snow! It's no wonder that Big White Ski Resort is the second largest ski and snowboarding resort in British Columbia and is Canada's largest ski-in, ski-out village. Just 45 minutes from the Kelowna International airport and a short flight from Vancouver.
Big White offers the perfect skiing conditions. With an average annual snowfall of 24.5ft there's no shortage of fresh champagne powder, yet the climate is mild and dry. Check out the current snow conditions for Big White at http://www.bigwhite.com/mountain_showSnowReport
Big White Ski Resort overlooks the majestic Monashee Mountains and has over 2,565 acres of ski-able terrain covered with champagne powder snow. You can choose from 112 wide glades or tightly treed ski runs, but that's not the end of the story. There are many glades and bowls where you can pick your own way down.
If snowboarding is your style try out the new Telus Park, with its border cross course and brand new Superpipe. And don't forget the 25 km (15.5 miles) of Nordic ski track. Big White has on average 7.5 meters (24.5 feet) of snowfall per year with an average temperature of -8C (17F).
Want to take a break from skiing/snowboarding? The resort also has the Mega Snow Coaster - Canada's largest snow ride that is fun for the whole family. Or try something different such as snowmobiling, sleigh rides, skating and snowshoeing. Then you can warm up with a hot coffee or some great food in one of the 14 restaurants/coffee bars and 5 pubs that Big White has to offer.
Round off your day with a little shopping in one of our many on-mountain stores which include snow sports stores, grocery store, liquor store, and video rental outlet.
One the best features of Big White Ski Resort is that kids are welcome. In fact the resort boasts one of the best Kids Centres in North America with daycare for children as young as 18 months. Not only do the kids get to play in a centre full of wonky walls and playful colours, but they can also try out one of the many kids programs offered. And for all those teens out there Big White also has a totally cool Teen Centre. Big White Ski Resort continues to be voted North America's No1 ski resort for families.
Big White is more than just a winter destination it's a Year-Round Vacation Destination. There is hiking and biking, river rafting and sightseeing. There's its proximity to Kelowna's world class golf clubs. There are seemingly endless nearby trails and fishing spots to discover. The many vineyards and wineries of one of the world's fastest emerging wine regions are also a perennial attraction.
In ever-growing numbers, international visitors continue to marvel a the wide open spaces, fresh water and endless beauty of the Okanagan. Big White is a rare opportunity in the middle of it all.
Big White area
10 Reasons to Visit Big White
1. It's The Snow! When you visit Big White you'll find out what real snow is all about. Big White is blessed by over 24 feet of 100% natural champagne powder per year. It's the sort of snow that makes average skiers and boarders look like real heroes. The comfortable daytime temperatures average -3 C (27F), is cold enough to keep the snow light and fluffy, yet perfect for skiing, riding, and cross country skiing and winter activities.
2. Ski-To/Ski-From Big White is Canada's largest totally ski-in/ski-out resort village. Fine hotels, luxury town homes, condominium apartments, mountain chalets, log cabins, budget units and hostels make up over 15,000 on-mountain beds, all with ski-to/ski-from convenience.
3. Village On A Mountain Big White has a modern alpine village, offering the ultimate in skier convenience! Big White's Main Street is actually a ski run, where guests can ski to their doorstep or take a stroll through the village where a variety of shopping, dining, pubs and aprθs entertainments awaits.
4. Affordability Long known as Canada's affordable choice for great ski vacations, we stack up against the best. At Big White Ski Resort you can expect simply the best for less.
5. Best Variety With 118 patrolled runs, groomed runs prepared nightly and green runs accessed from every lift, even a beginner will experience the thrill of big mountain skiing and riding at Big White. Renowned for glades, cruisers and bowl skiing, Big White has won numerous 'Best in Canada' awards including 'Best Variety of Terrain', 'Best Glade Skiing' and 'Best Grooming'.
6. Weather Big White Ski Resort has been awarded "Best Weather" by Ski Canada Magazine. The average temperature is only -6 C (21F). The mild temperatures combined with abundant snowfalls provide endless days of sunshine and fresh lines.
7. Grooming It's no wonder Big White keeps winning awards like "Best Grooming in the West" by Ski Canada Magazine; Big White Ski Resort makes it a practice to groom virtually all green and blue runs every night. The steeper runs, those tilled with a winch cat, are groomed to perfection on a regular basis and a special pipe dragon is used to cut the half pipes and the Super Pipe.
8. Lifting System At Big White Ski Resort you will find express lifts to whisk you all the way up. Big White features 16 lifts, including an 8-passenger express gondola, a 6-passenger express chair, 4 express quad chairs, a beginner quad chair, a triple chair, 3 double chairs, a children's magic carpet, a 450 ft beginner magic carpet, a t-bar and 2 tube lifts for the Mega Snow Coaster. TELUS Park at Big White is serviced by it's own an 1,800' double chair, allowing more and better training, convenience, and a great view of competitors and events. The Cliff saw construction of a double chair to allow both skiers and snowboarders better access and turn around times to our famous 'Cliff Area'.
9. Kids & Family Events and Activities When the chairlifts close, the resort comes alive with exciting activities for all ages. Join in the weekly torchlight parade, watch the fireworks spectacular, win prizes at the kids' carnival night, and meet new friends at the "Taste of Big White" or around the open air fire pits. Mom and dad can relax and enjoy one of the many restaurants or pubs while the kids have pizza and a movie or go ice skating and tubing. Indulge in a soothing massage or esthetics treatment, and find the perfect gift, logo wear or ski/board equipment in one of the many retail outlets.
10. Dual Mountain Packages Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort have been under the same ownership for five seasons now. Exciting dual mountain packages are available to guests of both resorts. Imagine one lift pass accessing nearly 6,000 acres of skiing and boarding, with over 225 runs, unsurpassed terrain and variety serviced by 27 modern lifts.
How to get there
Big White Ski Resort is the second largest ski and snowboarding resort in British Columbia and is Canada's largest ski-in, ski-out village. Just 45 minutes from the Kelowna International airport and a short flight from Vancouver.
It is so easy to get to Big White that you don't have to worry about whether or not you will have a car. Big White is 56 km (35 miles) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, making it easily accessible. You can fly into Kelowna's International Airport and take a quick shuttle to get you to the resort. Many of the major airlines have daily direct flights from many major cities so you have plenty of traveling options. From Big White you can experience Silver Star Mountain Resort for the day using the inter-mountain day trip shuttle.
Airlines
Kelowna International Airport is serviced by many of the top Canadian airlines - Air Canada, Jazz, WestJet, Horizon Air (Alaska Airlines), Harmony Airways and Regional 1 Airlines. These airlines are partnered with many international carriers and fly non-stop to Kelowna daily from Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Seattle. Airport hosts can be found in the arrivals lounge and are identifiable by their yellow vests. Daily frequent and efficient shuttle service is available between the resort and the airport.
Big White and Silver Star are now the closest Western Canadian resorts to Toronto. WestJet offers 6 non-stop flights per week, and starting on February 4th, 2006, Air Canada will begin flying their brand new 93-seat Embraer aircrafts to Kelowna non-stop every day! Kelowna is Canada's 10th largest and fastest growing airpoprt, and is the gateway to Big White and Silver Star, and will soon offer 13 non-stop flights each week from Toronto. You could be skiing within an hour and a half of arrival!
Airlines currently operating to Kelowna Airport are:
Air Canada (International) Jazz (International) Westjet (Canada/USA) Horizon Air (Alaska Airlines) Harmony Airways(Hawaii) Regional 1 Airlines (Western Canada)
2006 - 2007 Kelowna Airport/Big White Shuttle Service
Big White is only a quick shuttle away with the service taking you from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resort in no time at all. Big White owns the shuttle service which will pick you up from the airport and drop you right off outside your accommodation.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kelowna: 56 km
Activities near Big White
Ski resort location Golf within 30 mins drive
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: This unit has a front view of Monashee Mountains.
BUILDING AMENITIES
The Timbers are not just luxury resort apartments in the premium location. The Timbers includes a private fitness centre and games room for the younger generation and the grown up kids - table tennis, pool table, comfortable sofas pinball machines, TV etc. Not only will your children enjoy the facilities but you will have piece of mind thanks to the video link from the games room to your TV!.
In addition we have added a large ski locker/boot room, 2 lockers for each suite, yours and your guests. Large benches, ski maintenance area and lots of space - no longer will you need to lug your skis up through the building.
AMENITIES Private hot tub on deck 1 deck gas fireplace 1 plasma screen TV/DVD washer/dryer non smoking Secure underground parking for 1 ski in/out (5 star) Xbox Bose Stereo with CD Player Chalet will not accept pets Steam shower in master bedroom Elevator Pool Table in common area Upscale Bedding & Bath Linens Upscale Dinnerware & Kitchen Amenities Wireless Internet Connection Fitness Equipment in common area Cable TV
ROOM LAYOUT Dining table seats 6 Breakfast bar has 3 stools Living room with fireplace 2 full bathrooms Master bedroom has a king bed and ensuite Second bedroom has a double bed Double sofa bed in living room
Further details outdoors: One the best features of Big White Ski Resort is that kids are welcome. In fact the resort boasts one of the best Kids Centres in North America with daycare for children as young as 18 months. Not only do the kids get to play in a centre full of wonky walls and playful colours, but they can also try out one of the many kids programs offered. And for all those teens out there Big White also has a totally cool Teen Centre.
Big White Ski Resort continues to be voted North America's No1 ski resort for families.
Further details
3 night minimum required or surcharge may apply. Prices are subject to change. Renters must be 25 or older.
Conditions
Flexible lengths of stay available (minimum 3 nights). 10% deposit at time of booking, whch is non-refundable. 40% due within 90 days of departure. Balance of 50% due within 30 days of departure.
Cancelations up to 1 month before travel, may receive a full refund provided that we can re-let the property. Any cancellations within 30 days of departure are not refunded.
Security deposit of £250 is taken with final balance payment and refunded within 14 days of end of rental period provided that property is left in satisfactory condition.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
2007/08 Regular Season
21 Nov 07
21 Dec 07
1449£ 1,449
207207
207207
3 Nights
Christmas (19th - 26th Dec)
21 Dec 07
27 Dec 07
1449£ 1,449
207207
207207
5 Nights
New Year (27th Dec - 2nd Jan 2008)
27 Dec 07
3 Jan 08
2030£ 2,030
290290
290290
5 Nights
2007/08 Regular Season
3 Jan 08
15 Feb 08
1449£ 1,449
207207
207207
3 Nights
President's Week (16th - 23rd Feb 2008)
15 Feb 08
22 Feb 08
1743£ 1,743
249249
249249
5 Nights
2007/08 Regular Season
22 Feb 08
7 Apr 08
1449£ 1,449
207207
207207
3 Nights
51
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT OWNER.
3 night minimum stay is required. Over Christmas and New Year periods, minimum duration of 5 nights is required. Renters must be 25 or older. 16 - 24 February is Holiday/President's Week in Canada
Availability notes
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Martin Roberts
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Advertiser joined: 5 Jan 2007 This property added: 8 Jan 2007
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