Big White Canada

Big White, located in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, offers an ideal environment for your instructor course. The resort is famous for its “champagne powder,” with massive amounts of light, dry snow each season creating soft, forgiving conditions perfect for mastering new techniques. As Canada’s largest ski-in, ski-out resort, you can ski right from your door to the lifts, making getting to your training sessions incredibly easy. The terrain here is a huge, friendly training ground. You’ll start in dedicated learning zones and progress to an enormous choice of long, cruising green and blue runs, the perfect place to hone in your demonstration turns. As your skills grow, the resort offers exciting powder-filled bowls and tree runs, providing the varied terrain needed to challenge yourself and become a truly versatile, confident instructor.

New for the 24/25 season, we’re excited to be running our ski and snowboard instructor courses here. You’ll be living right on the mountain in Canada’s largest ski-in, ski-out village, fully immersed in a community that lives and breathes snowsports. Life here means your front door is just steps from the slopes. You can enjoy ride breaks in on-mountain lodges and then ski directly into the village for après food and drinks. With everything from pubs to grocery stores just a snowy stroll away, Big White offers the ultimate mountain lifestyle, making it the perfect, hassle-free place to spend your gap year, time out, or career development.

Big White is a true winter playground that offers a huge range of activities right from its ski-in, ski-out village. Beyond the world-class skiing, you can go dog sledding through snowy forests, skate on the highest outdoor rink in Canada, or climb the impressive ice tower. For a different kind of thrill, fly down the tube park or explore 25 km of Nordic and snowshoe trails. The resort’s vibrant village means you’re never far from the action. While Big White has plenty of adventurous terrain, its speciality is offering endless fun for everyone. If you fancy a break from the slopes, the village is packed with cafes, restaurants, and bars. Grab a coffee and a delicious pastry at Globe Cafe & Tapas Bar, enjoy a hearty dinner at The Woods, or experience the legendary après-ski and nightlife at Snowshoe Sam’s, once voted the #1 ski bar in North America!

The Big White Ski & Board School is one of the most respected in Canada, employing a large team of quality instructors ranging from newly qualified professionals to some of the most experienced examiners in the industry. Your training will be led by high-level CSIA and CASI Level 3 and 4 course conductors, the very people who train and certify instructors. Learning directly from these industry leaders in a world-class resort environment puts you in the best possible position to achieve your certifications and start your career.