Sun Peaks travel guide

Sun Peaks Tourism | Sun Peaks Guide

You're Going to Love Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sun Peaks has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sun Peaks

If you’re looking for affordable options, Capones Italian Kitchen (3170 Creekside Way) and Oya Japanese Cuisine Sun Peaks (3170 Creekside Way) are great picks.

When to visit Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks in April
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun Peaks in April
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sun Peaks

Plane

Although Sun Peaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kamloops (YKA), which is located 26 miles from Sun Peaks. The shortest flight to Sun Peaks from the United States departs from Portland and takes around 6h 22m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun Peaks.

Car

Another option to get to Sun Peaks is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 180 miles from Sun Peaks. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sun Peaks using Rider Express or Ebus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Sun Peaks takes 280 miles and will cost you around $57. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 520 miles.

Plane

Although Sun Peaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kamloops (YKA), which is located 26 miles from Sun Peaks. The shortest flight to Sun Peaks from the United States departs from Portland and takes around 6h 22m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun Peaks.

Car

Another option to get to Sun Peaks is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 180 miles from Sun Peaks. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sun Peaks using Rider Express or Ebus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Sun Peaks takes 280 miles and will cost you around $57. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 520 miles.

Airports near Sun Peaks

Airlines serving Sun Peaks

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,933 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sun Peaks

Average rates range from around $262 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $258 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sun Peaks

Most booked hotels in Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 422 reviews)
$154+
The Residences at Sun Peaks Grand
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 18 reviews)
$165+
Sun Peaks Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 430 reviews)
$122+
Sundance Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 372 reviews)
$121+
The Pinnacle Lodge
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Sun Peaks

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Sun Peaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Sun Peaks is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Sun Peaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Sun Peaks is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.