Silver Star

Silverstar: Great family vacation for Skiers

Just arrived back from Sliverstar and could not have been more impressed. Snow conditions were fantastic; uncrowded light dry power.  Mountain was far more impressive than I expected; terrain for all types of skier.

Only downside is that it is cold so you need to be prepared.

We'll Be Back

On Travelplan Karen's recommendation, we did 8 January nights in Silverstar, and wish we had stayed longer. The accom was right at the village entry, and easy walk to everything. We had a 3brm and it was very comfortable for 2 adults & 2 grown kids. Should have brought their friends along there were so many beds.  

Ski fields were among the best we've enjoyed. Lot's of powder, Good grooming, excellent mix of runs, and some of the most fun Glade skiing we've experienced.  

Most of the dining was enjoyed, but the Paradise Camp was exceptional. Definately do the lunch, but do not miss any Dinner Tour to Paradise Camp. The chefs & their food are brilliant.   It's quieter than Whistler, and that's what we wanted. Sure some revellers echo late at night, but you'll get that anywhere.

As Blue run skiers, we loved it all and would definately return. 

Silver Star a real gem

One of most picturesque resorts in Canada. The grooming is easily the best in the world. No artifical snow and powder is light so even after grooming you are still skiing in beautiful snow. Greens and Blues so delightful and the double blacks certainly rank up with any other resort.

Bulldog had a fantastic tapas bar (hard to find) and great bar main restaurant. Good prices.

5 days is probably enough skiing but combine with big white for fabulous experience.

Fantastic family resort and plenty for couples to have a ball.

Solo Traveller

Spent 10 days at Silver Star at the beginning of February, stayed in a studio at silver creek. Very comfortable and convenient hot tub on roof top. Used the services of the ski partners and skied with several of them great way to get to know the mountain and ski with others when travelling solo.

Had lessons from the ski school. Wanted to do the skier improvement course but not enough participants so took group lessons very small groups and all instructors were great.

Took a day off skiing and went snow shoeing its was a ladies day and it was fabulous great day with sit down lunch included, this was my first experience at snow shoeing and really enjoyed it so beautiful walking through the forest.

Went down to Vernon one evening to the ice hockey that was organised through guest services good night and the local team won.

I had a very enjoyable time great skiing good snow friendly place and so uncrowded.

Ate out most nights and found the choice good and reasonably priced.

Silver Star a Good Family Skiing Destination

We stayed in Chilcoot Lodge which is centrally located to all mountain activities. Rooms were comfortable and nicely furnished. Be aware that a 1 bedroom with Alcove means that the whole family sleeps in the same room with only a small 3/4 wall separating the main bed from the kid''s bunk.

The lodge restaurant/bar was good.

We enjoyed skiing the excellent range of terrain/runs for beginner to advanced skiers. The kids enjoyed the ''fast'' tube park and ice skating on the pond. Visibility at resort better than Big White.

We had a great holiday and would visit Silver Star again with our family.

Firelight at the Pond

Accommodation was excellent - comfy beds and good kitchen/dining area.  Hot tub at the end of the day was also a bonus. There were items in tub area however e.g. bandaids, food scraps for the complete stay which we found off putting. Little things like an ice tray was not in our room when we arrived and it took almost 5 days to get one. The staff were very nice particularly when we needed to get assistance after a skiing accident. The scenery at Silverstar is very pretty and we had a lot of fun.

Firelight at the Pond

Accommodation was excellent - comfy beds and good kitchen/dining area.  Hot tub at the end of the day was also a bonus. There were items in tub area however e.g. bandaids, food scraps for the complete stay which we found off putting. Little things like an ice tray was not in our room when we arrived and it took almost 5 days to get one. 

The staff were very nice particularly when we needed to get assistance after a skiing accident.

The scenery at Silverstar is very pretty and we had a lot of fun.

Fun in Silver Star!

Feb, 2010 - Silver Star, Canada. Small village built in mining town style but with bulidings painted in bright colours. A bit weird but oddly seems to work. All resort staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of places to eat - food quality good. Easy to get around resort with a frequent courtesey bus.

Walkemeyer House was fab accomm. Great location - ski in ski out. Great resort for families - not that I took mine!

The terrain is spread out and there is something for everyone. And for the non skiiers - Lots of other activites on offer too. Wouldn''t spend more than a week there though. Had an absolute ball. Would definately go back.

Thanks Travelplan!

Family fun at Silver Star

The ''Ski Martini'' team travelled to Silver Star in January 2010 consisting of the Martin and Fortini families hence ''Ski Martini'', our ages ranged from 7 to 48 and we all had a great time.

Skiing for the experienced skiers with black and double black ski runs they ensured that they skied every run available and marked-off the runs religiously every night!,  Ski school for the youngest, even refusing to get an earlier mark on a cold cold day! And most importantly ''ego'' skiing for the less experienced.

Staying at Firelight Lodge we enjoyed new apartments and private hot tub - a must at the end of a hard days skiing, ski-out and ski-in (limited), an easy walk to the village for restaurants and shopping, with Bugaboos being the highlight of many an enjoyable lunch, especially the variety of soups.  

We are already planning our next adventure back.  

Snowbird

We had 6 days at Silver Star, staying at Snowbird Lodge. The weather was very average unfortunately, but Silver Star is a lovely village & our unit at Snowbird was stunning. It was in a perfect ski in/ski out position - could even ski straight to our verandah & hot tub -and close to restaurants/ shops/good coffee! Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff across the resort & the Mountain Guides were a god-send in foggy conditions! We will definitely go back!