What Big White Community Life is Really Like
Big White community life is rich with events, activities, services, and surprises. Enjoy the slopes year-round.
Big White has an impeccable reputation as a ski trip destination mountain, but the people who own property up here talk about it more like a friendly neighbourhood with chairlifts.
In winter, Big White community life tends to orbit around the Big White events calendar and the lineup of weekly events that run Tuesday through Sunday. You’ll see families planning their week around what’s on after skiing, and you’ll see newcomers realizing pretty quickly that it’s easy to meet people when everyone’s walking (or skiing) through the same “downtown” core.
For full-time locals, the community and services are what make the mountain feel like a real home. Groceries and quick meals are covered by The Market at Big White, and medical care is accessible through the Whitefoot Medical Clinic located in the Village Centre area. Basics like banking and shopping are built into the village, making even extended stays and remote work weeks feel easy.
Big White’s social side is easy to tap into because many gatherings are scheduled and consistent. The resort’s Weekly Events include recurring community staples like Trivia Night at the Happy Valley Day Lodge, kids’ crafts, and live music in Happy Valley on multiple days each week. For classic après, Snowshoe Sam’s is a local watering hole with their own event schedule, including karaoke and live music
During the Holiday Season, Big White comes alive with festive spirit! Locals never miss Christmas at the hill.
Big White exists for people who enjoy staying active, with the “gym” being the great outdoors. Structured options also appear seasonally, including yoga, wellness classes, and spa treatments. For ongoing community connection, join the Official Big White Facebook Group. Official communities include the Big White Ski Club, as well as Ski & Board School programs like Masters Monday and Ladies Day.
Summer flips the script and keeps Big White community life going. Sightseeing lift tickets turn the Bullet Chair into hiking access, Bike Big White brings lift-access mountain bike riding, the resort’s 9-hole disc golf course is open for a good time, and the Fairy Doors hunt becomes a surprisingly effective way to turn a walk into a magical family tradition.
The community factor at Big White supports real, daily life. Some individuals seek vacation homes with ski-in/ski-out convenience that are suitable for short-term rentals. Others look for mountain townhomes and chalets that support busy family life year-round. The Glades at Big White is a new freehold development underway that will offer options to accommodate all of these lifestyles—whether you’re a parent with a remote job, a ski enthusiast seeking an investment, or a die-hard Big White regular looking to own where you already love to play.
If you’re going to live here, live here. Contact Acorn Communities to stay up-to-date or request information about The Glades at Big White.
The Glades at Big White is a mountain community by Acorn Communities, featuring right-sized ski-in/ski-out townhomes and chalets near the Happy Valley Gondola. With freehold ownership and mountain-modern design, it’s built for year-round living and weekend escapes. Learn more.