Big White real estate questions, answered

Big White is about 56 km from Kelowna, roughly a 55-minute drive. The route is Highway 33, then Big White Road. Kelowna International Airport is about the same distance from the resort. Before you go, check today’s Big White road conditions.

Yes, non-Canadians can generally buy at Big White, which is reported to be outside the areas covered by the federal ban on non-Canadian buyers. The ban only covers homes inside a census metropolitan area or census agglomeration, and BCREA and the Association of Interior REALTORS® have reported that Big White is outside them. As of October 2026, the ban is set to expire January 1, 2027, with no decision announced yet. Big White was outside every census area on CMHC’s lookup tool when checked on October 27, 2026; see where the foreign buyer ban applies in B.C. Because this is a legal point, confirm your own situation and the exact address with a lawyer. For more on the process, see the Big White buying guide.

Generally yes, you can rent your Big White property nightly, because Big White is exempt from B.C.’s principal-residence rule. You still need a provincial registration number, and you must follow your strata bylaws.

For more detail, see short-term rental rules at Big White. Short-term rental rules can change, so confirm the current requirements with the Province of B.C. or a qualified professional before listing.

No, Big White is not in a BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax area. This was confirmed by Sean Phillips in October 2026. The tax applies only in communities on the Province's tax-area list, which includes nearby Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Vernon. Big White sits in an unincorporated part of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and is not on that list.

The Province has expanded the list before, so check the official speculation tax map and confirm with the Province or a tax professional before you buy. See the buying guide for more.

Big White prices range from studios under $200,000 up to multi-million-dollar chalets. On October 25, 2026, a dozen studio condos were listed under $200,000, and the top of the market was over $3 million.

What you pay depends heavily on the type of property you choose. To see what is available today, browse Big White listings by price range.

Big White plans to open for the 2026–27 ski season on November 26, 2026, snow permitting. The resort plans to close for the season on April 4, 2027, also snow permitting. Because both dates depend on snow conditions, the actual opening or closing day could shift from these planned dates.

No, Sean Phillips doesn't only sell at Big White; he also sells at SilverStar and Sun Peaks.

If another B.C. resort fits you better, Sean can introduce you to trusted REALTOR® friends at those resorts. To see how the options stack up, use this comparison of B.C. ski resorts.