When Big White opens and closes: 2026/27 dates and hours

Big White's 2026/27 season runs roughly from November 14, 2026 to April 26, 2027 — about 163 days of skiing. The November 14, 2026 opening is our own estimate from the resort's calendar in previous seasons: the resort has announced nothing. The April 26, 2027 closing is our own calculation: it is usually announced only weeks ahead. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

Big White opening and closing dates

Expected opening: November 14, 2026. Expected closing: April 26, 2027. Opening depends on enough snow at the 1508 m base, so it can move a week or two either way; with a 2319 m top station, the upper mountain usually holds out longer than the base at the end of the season. Closing tends to be pushed to Easter when it falls late.

Big White's lift operating hours

Like most alpine resorts, Big White's lifts typically run roughly from 9:00 to 16:30–17:00, with the occasional night session on special dates. The exact daily schedule is published on the resort's official site.

When to book your gear

The two weeks around opening day, plus Christmas and Easter holidays, are when sizes and the better models sell out first in Big White. Booking with the opening date already on the calendar — November 14, 2026 this season — is the simple way to avoid being left with what's spare.

Frequently asked questions about Big White

When does Big White open for the 2026/27 season?

The November 14, 2026 opening is our own estimate from the resort's calendar in previous seasons: the resort has announced nothing. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

When does Big White close?

Closing is expected around April 26, 2027, about 163 days after opening. With a 2319 m top station, the upper mountain can stay open after the base has run out of snow.

Is Big White open today?

The dates on this page cover the whole season. To know whether runs and lifts are open today, the live snow report is the reliable source.