Sun Peaks continues to evolve with exciting new offerings that make it an even more attractive destination. Whether your clients are adventurers, food lovers, or just looking for a memorable getaway, Sun Peaks has something to offer in every season. Keep reading to discover the latest updates and opportunities.
Sun Peaks Showcases Signature Summer Events
Sun Peaks continues to build its reputation as one of B.C.’s premier alpine destinations with a lineup of signature annual events designed to anchor visitation and inspire repeat travel. These hallmark weekends return each year, providing consistency for trade planning and packaging.
From Rockin’ in the Peaks (early July) to Alpenglow Arts Festival (early September) and Paws in the Peaks (mid-September), each event offers a distinctive experience that reflects the vibrant culture and mountain spirit of Sun Peaks. Other key weekends include the Solstice Celebration (third weekend in June), Speed Week (third weekend in July), and Endless Summer (first weekend in August), creating opportunities to build around high-energy, family-friendly, or arts-focused itineraries.
Looking ahead to 2026, confirmed event dates include:
- Savour – March 23–28
- Solstice Celebration – June 19–21
- Summersgiving – June 21
- Canada Day – July 1
- Rockin’ in the Peaks – July 3–4 (expanding to July 1–4 possible)
- Speed Week – July 17–19
- Endless Summer – August 7–9
- Alpenglow Arts Festival – September 4–6
- Paws in the Peaks – September 11–13
These cornerstone events, combined with ongoing summer programming such as Sunday Market Days, Friday night live music, and guided outdoor experiences, make Sun Peaks a compelling option for FIT, family, and group travel from spring through fall.
New: “Jeepers Creepers” Off-Road Adventure Tour
For a fresh way to experience the mountains, guests can swap their hiking boots for a seat in a Jeep Rubicon with Mountain Man Adventure Tours. The “Jeepers Creepers” guided off-road tour offers a rugged yet comfortable journey through Sun Peaks’ scenic backcountry, passing alpine lakes and panoramic viewpoints—all from the open-air ease of a top-down vehicle. As Sun Peaks’ newest summer adventure product, this two-hour tour is led by local guide “Joe,” whose engaging storytelling brings the region’s terrain and alpine ecology to life. Tours run throughout the week, with 7 PM evening departures especially popular for their golden-hour views.
Tour highlights:
- Departs from Sun Peaks Village or guest accommodations
- Ideal for families, couples, or small groups (3–4 guests per Jeep)
- Scenic, accessible, and photo-ready
- Net rates available for trade and group bookings
This is a standout add-on or featured experience for itineraries that focus on nature, soft adventure, and off-the-beaten-path exploration.
Honeyberry Farm Market: A Local Gem en Route to Sun Peaks
Located just before the turn-off to Sun Peaks, Honeyberry Farm Market is a charming roadside stop offering U-Pick experiences and ready-picked haskap berries—a superfruit packed with antioxidants and known for its tart blueberry-blackcurrant flavour.
Operated by Glenn Johnson and Mary Marchuk on family land from 1962, the market features:
- U-Pick (early July): $6/lb or Ready-Picked: $10/lb
- Value-added products: jams, syrups, garlic jellies, honey
- Picnic space, family-friendly layout, and small farm animals
This is a great en-route stop for self-drive clients or day tour add-ons for Kamloops-based visitors.
Big Flavours & Local Finds: Summer Dining in Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks’ culinary scene is heating up with bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and mountain-inspired creativity—perfect for enriching client experiences.
- Morrisey’s Public House debuts a smokehouse platter ideal for sharing.
- Vertical Café offers a hyper-local rotating menu sourced weekly from Kamloops Farmers’ Market.
- Magic Cattle Guard serves up pulled pork or portobello mushroom sandwiches—hearty Friday fare.
- Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom features a signature cucumber vanilla gin spritz on its sunny patio.
- Bottoms Bar & Grill brings a globally inspired summer menu with a dedicated gluten-free QR code menu.
Featured Summer Dining Series at Sun Peaks Grand:
- Harvest Table Wine Dinners – Three-course wine-paired dinners featuring top B.C. wineries in an intimate alpine setting.
- Mantles Travel Series – Globally inspired tasting menus led by Executive Chef Kartik, celebrating world cuisines with storytelling flair.
From patio spritzes to wine dinners, Sun Peaks offers memorable dining to match its alpine adventures.
Great options for both FIT and small group dining experiences.
2025 Canadian National Downhill MTB Championships:
July 25–27
Sun Peaks hosts the 2025 Canadian National Downhill Mountain Bike Championships, welcoming over 380 elite and youth riders as part of the Dunbar Summer Series.
Event notes:
- New for 2025: U15 Expert & Sport Categories
- Multiple spectator zones for close-up action
- Ideal window for bike-focused travel packages
- Access to Sun Peaks’ 50+ trail Bike Park
This is a marquee weekend for mountain bike enthusiasts and a draw for adventure-minded guests.
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Plan Ahead: Partner With Us This Summer
From concerts to off-road tours, markets to mountain biking, Sun Peaks delivers a diverse range of experiences for your clients all summer long.
For questions, FAM opportunities, or customized collateral, please contact:
Emily MacInnes, Manager, Market Development
E: emily@sunpeakstourism.com
Colin Brost, Senior Director, Destination & Market Development
E: colin@sunpeakstourism.com
Tourism Sun Peaks acknowledges that we live, work, & play on the unceded traditional territory of the Secwépemc people.
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