Winter Family Activities
Activities and things to do in the Okanagan all winter long. Whether you bundle up indoors for playtime, head outdoor to go skiing or skating, or take in the views at a lookout point.
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Allan Brooks Nature Centre
Explore the Interpretive Centre at Allan Brooks Nature Centre, featuring interactive exhibits, artwork, and hands-on activities in the Habitat and Discovery Rooms. For birthdays, enjoy a themed 2-hour party with guided programming, picnic time, and free exploration.
250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon
Another World VR
Another World VR is an immersive virtual reality arena in 4100 square feet of high-tech fun for ages 6 and up, where guests can explore fantasy worlds, battle zombies, and enjoy interactive games. Perfect for birthday parties—with private arena rentals and a lounge for cake time—it also hosts corporate events, team-building, and grad celebrations with customizable group packages.
3307 32nd Avenue, Vernon
(236) 822-0540
6+
Birthday Parties
Apex Mountain Resort
Apex Mountain Resort offers a whole winter wonderland of family activities. From high-speed fun at the Tube Park, skating the adventure loop, playing a hockey game on the rink or skiing or boarding on the hill. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, tube park, adventure skating loop, snowshoeing, night skiing, snowboarding, and fat biking.
1000 Stray Horse Road, Hedley
Beyond the Crux
This indoor climbing gym offers top rope, bouldering, and lead climbing for ages 11+, with drop-ins welcome. Birthday party packages include climbing fun followed by an extra hour in a private party room.
5-685 Finns Road, Kelowna
(778) 753-2245
Birthday Parties
Big White Ski Resort
Big White is the ultimate kids’ playground, a fun and safe environment featuring wide open runs, perfect for learning new skills that can get your children up and around the resort. They also offer a Kids’ Centre, a fun, stimulating, age-appropriate environment where you can leave the kids while you enjoy the slopes. Winter Activities: Alpine skiing and snowboarding, night skiing, nordic, free mountain tours, snowshoeing and tours, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sled tours, tubing, ice climbing tower, ice skating, kid’s snowmobiles, snowmobile tours, fat biking, and more!
5315 Big White Road, Kelowna