Silver Star, BC Interior

Silver Star: 5 things to know before you go

BC Interior, Canada 🇨🇦

Silver Star is one of the few resorts where the village really is the lift base: a car-free cluster of buildings painted in bright Victorian colours, sitting straight on the snow. It pairs the dry, light powder of the BC Interior with one of the largest cross-country networks in North America right alongside the downhill terrain.

1.Is the snow reliable in Silver Star?

Generally yes. From 1155 m at the base to 1915 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 84/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 115 km of piste on 12 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (20 green, 53 blue, 46 red, 13 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Silver Star stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 28 to Apr 15 (about 20 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Silver Star guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full Silver Star guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Silver Star have?
About 760 m of vertical, from a 1155 m base to 1915 m at the top.
Is Silver Star part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 115 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Silver Star good for beginners?
Yes. With 20 green and 53 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

SilverStar Mountain Resort
4.73.0k reviews
190
Top pick

SilverStar Mountain Resort

Excellent · 3.0k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Silver Star, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 2,996 reviews). A upper-scale option for Silver Star, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

Upper-scale
From
190/ night
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Firelight Lodge
4.683 reviews
160

Firelight Lodge

Excellent · 83 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Silver Star, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
160/ night
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The Bulldog Hotel Silver Star
4.0141 reviews
120

The Bulldog Hotel Silver Star

Great · 141 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Silver Star, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
120/ night
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Snowbird Lodge
4.553 reviews
150

Snowbird Lodge

Very good · 53 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Silver Star, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Mid-range
From
150/ night
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