Destination Silver Star

Santa Ski Day
2025-12-24
Ski dressed up as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, December 24th! All guests that arrive dressed at Santa, (we mean the full Santa suit only- not just a hat) will receive a full-day lift ticket for only $10.00! All proceeds from Santa tickets sold will go towards the SilverStar Play Forever Initiative to support the Good Food Box School Food Box Program.
How to Participate

Sign-in at our tent set up beside the ticket office between 8:30am – 10:30am.
All Santa’s are meeting at the top of the Gondola at noon, 12:00pm for a giant Santa Ski Parade down Milky Way.
We are capping the $10.00 lift tickets at the first 100 Santa’s only – arrive early!
All Passholders dressed as Santa are also welcome to stop by our tent between 8:30am- 10:30am and receive a treat!

Christmas Eve Carol Service
2025-12-24 19:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | NATC Auditorium, 118 Shortt S, Vernon, BC, V1B 3W9, Canada
Embrace the Christmas spirit and join our very own Heather Boyd and her Mum Molly for some traditional carols and readings. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends. It’s short and sweet and will fill you with hope, joy and peace…you will leave with a smile on your face and a warmth in your heart.
When: 7:30pm, 24th December, 2025
Where: NATC Auditorium
Capacity: 150 seats – first come, first seated
Questions: Contact Heather at hboyd@skisilverstar.com

Gingerbread House Making Nights
2025-12-26 17:30 - 19:00
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a cozy, creative evening of gingerbread house crafting! We’ll provide all the kits and tools you need – just bring your holiday cheer and creativity.
You will have one hour to build your gingerbread house. We recommend groups/families of 4 per house.
Townhall will be open for food and drinks to purchase!
WHEN: Friday, Dec 26
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
WHERE: Town Hall
PRICE: $20 (plus tax and fees)
REGISTER NOW

SilverStar Holiday Rail Jam
2025-12-27 16:00 - 18:00
The FIRST Rail Jam of the season presented by 686 and SPY Optic will fall right in the middle of the holiday season!
Sign up to ride an all new set up in the heart of the SilverStar Village. If you’re not riding then stick around and watch the action live, we recommend getting a spot on The Red Antler or Black Pine patio.
We will have DJ Hi-Status playing to keep the vibes high and riders throwing down all event long! The jam will be judged on style, trick difficulty, and overall impression. Prizing is supported from our friends at 686 and SPY Optic, and stick around for the chance to win a bib draw at the end of the event!
Where: Village, between The Red Antler and Long John’s Pub
When: Saturday December 27th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
How Much to Compete: $10
How Much to Watch: FREE!

2:00pm – 3:00pm: Registration/Bib Pick Up Outside Guest Services
4:00pm – 4:15pm: U16 Warm-Up
4:15pm – 4:45pm: U16 Comp
4:45pm: U16 Awards
4:45pm – 5:00pm: Course Buff
5:00pm – 5:15pm: Open Category Warm Up
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Open Category Comp
6:00pm: Open Awards
REGISTER HERE

*Locations Snow Dependent
Times and categories subject to change based on registration Price: $10.00 plus taxes and fees
Categories will be determined based on sign-ups.
All competitors must wear a helmet to compete in the rail jam.

Gingerbread House Making Nights
2025-12-28 17:30 - 19:00
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a cozy, creative evening of gingerbread house crafting! We’ll provide all the kits and tools you need – just bring your holiday cheer and creativity.
You will have one hour to build your gingerbread house. We recommend groups/families of 4 per house.
Townhall will be open for food and drinks to purchase!
WHEN: Sunday, Dec 28
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
WHERE: Town Hall
PRICE: $20 (plus tax and fees)
REGISTER NOW

New Years Eve
2025-12-31 14:30 - 18:00
Enjoy a magical evening in your very own snow globe this New Years at SilverStar! Join SilverStar Mountain Resort for a sparkling NYE, DJ, with lots of glimmering lights, a few elfish surprises, and of course a magnificent fireworks display.
WHEN:
2:30pm – Apres Zone with beer graden – DJ Hi-Status
5:00pm – NYE Celebrations begin!! Torchlight Parade down Milky Way followed by fireworks*
6:00pm – Apres zone and DJ finishes
*times are subject to change

NYE Live Music at The Den: Kailee Duggan
2025-12-31 18:00 - 21:00
From BC’s Okanagan Valley, Kailee Duggan has developed a smooth and soulful Folk/Pop sound that is uniquely her own. Join us for this amazing live acoustic session at The Den on New Years Eve!
WHEN: December 31st, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: The Den Restaurant & Bar
PRICE: FREE

Snowed In Comedy Tour
2025-12-31 18:30 - 21:00
The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its sixteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market stilldominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done itby touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year. The tour has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland.
The tour has received numerous standing ovations. Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70 appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of Laughs”.
WHEN: Wednesday December 31st
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Meet The Comedians
Erica Sigurdson

70+ appearances on the Debaters
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Just for Laughs
Halifax Comedy Festival

Pete Zedlacher

6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up
Winner of Sirius XM’s Top Comic
8 appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival
Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Dan Quinn

Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs
Opened for Rob Schneider, Russell Peters
Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival
TV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network

Paul Myrehaug

CBC’s the Debaters
$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner
Just For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV

Light Up the Ice
2026-01-03 18:00 - 20:00
Let’s kick off 2026 with the return of Light Up the Ice! Enjoy a skate on Brewers Pond or hangout around the fire at Tube Town while listening to a live DJ and a watching an awesome laser show on the ice! Tube Town will be open to purchase drinks and food with a whole new menu for the 25/26 Season! We will also be serving up FREE Hot Chocolate while supplies last! Please remember that all alcoholic beverages can only be consumed inside or on the Tube Town Café patio.
WHEN:
Saturday January 3rd, 2026
*Brewer’s Pond closes at 8pm
WHERE:
Brewers Pond beside Tube Town
Everyone who wants to skate on the ice or go tubing must have a valid pass for this event.
Tickets can be purchase at the ticket office, Tube Town ticket window, or online.
BUY TICKETS HERE!

Nothing in the Pantry Movie Night
2026-01-04 18:00 - 20:30
DATE: Sunday, January 4th, 2025
WHEN: Films start at 6pm
WHAT: A celebration of female representation via beers and flicks. Highlighting female ski and snowboard films from the past season while enjoying drinks with new and old homies. Don’t forget toonies for a chance for an epic door prize!

Flavour of the Alps - France
2026-01-15 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-16 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-17 16:00 - 22:00
A new dining experience addition to Winter 25/26!
On select evenings, Paradise Camp will feature Flavours of the Alps set menus with wine pairings. The pre-set menu will be curated to highlight each theme by our talented chefs – Executive Chef – Sam Miller and Head Chef – Cedric Dion and Wine Steward Honza Mrkvicka. Each menu will feature seasonally available ingredients and European style wines created by local Okanagan Wineries. Please let us know if you have any dietary concerns at the time of booking. The menu is GF and Vegetarian options can be available upon request.
Enjoy a scenic Gondola ride* to the top of the Mountain, where you will climb aboard the Paradise Express snow cat and trek to Paradise Camp, located at Putnam Creek on the backside of the mountain. Enjoy a romantic, 3-course dinner with a set menu and wine pairing.*
*Due to wine pairings, the tours on this date are an ages 19+ only event.
*The tour operating on Thursday, January 15 will meet the Paradise Express snow cat outside the Adventure Centre in the Village and will not use the Gondola.
DATES:
FLAVOUR OF THE ALPS- FRANCE: JANUARY 15, 16, 17
FLAVOUR OF THE ALPS- AUSTRIA: FEBRUARY 27, 28
For regular Paradise Camp Dinner Tour dates, please visit here.
TOUR TIMES: 4:10pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
It takes around 30 minutes to reach Paradise Camp. Each round trip has approximately a one-hour travel time.
MENU: 3 course set menu with wine pairings. Menus will all be Gluten Free and can be made vegetarian upon request.

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Vaz Art Paint and Sip
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:30
Join us for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and fun hosted by Vaz Art! Vaz Art will lead you in a 2-hour paint class to create your own masterpiece. Art pieces are inspired by the beauty of SilverStar and Okanagan Valley. You will be able to take your creation home with you!
WHEN: January 15th at 6pm
WHERE: Town Hall
PRICE: $55 per person (plus taxes and fees). Includes all art supplies and complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage.
REGISTER NOW

Fatshoe Duathlon
2026-01-17 12:30 - 16:30
FatShoe is a Fat Bike/Snow shoe event that can be done as a solo or team event, just snowshoe, or just fat bike event.

For all the race information visit: Fatshoe | BB Trail Running | British Columbia

Ella's Naughty Bingo | Jan 19
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:30
🎱 Naughty Drag Bingo with Ella Lamoureux – It’s Dirty. It’s Wild. It’s B-I… Something Else.
📍 Location: Blackpine Social, 148 Silver Lode Ln, Vernon, BC (SilverStar Mountain Resort)
🕖 Time: Doors at 7:00 PM | Balls start dropping at 7:30 PM
👠 Hosted by: The unfiltered, unstoppable Ella Lamoureux
🔞 19+ Event – Bring your ID and maybe your safe word
Tickets & more info: Ella’s Naughty Bingo | SilverStar (Jan 19) – Rebellious Unicorns

Friday Night Bamboo Ski Race
2026-01-23 17:30 - 19:00
Peter Dorey Memorial Club Bamboo Race
Peter Dorey, former coach of the Vernon Ski Club and SilverStar Freestyle Club, had a vision to create a fun filled night of ski racing with likeminded individuals. In his honour we are resurrecting this series of racing. Collect points throughout the series and the winner’s name will have his or her name engraved on the Peter Dorey Memorial Club Bamboo Cup at the end of it all!
There will be two timed runs* (if time allows)on Friday night starting at 6:00pm. The course is located down ‘The Face’ and turning into ‘Chalet Alley’ before the finish line. First time racing or a pro – this is a casual fun Friday race evening. Racers can join us after the race for a beer or pop at Townhall, where we will host weekly awards and prizing! There will also be a bib draw at the end of the night for a chance to win something extra special! This year’s prizing will be supported by Head!
Spectators are strongly encouraged.
WHEN: Friday nights starting January 23 – March 6, 2026 | Registration/Bib Pick-up: 4:30-5:30pm – Inside Guest Services | Start time: 5:30pm-6:30pm | Awards 6:45pm in the Townhall
WHERE: Middle of The Face down Chalet Alley, After Race Prizes & Drinks @ Town Hall
PRICE: $10 per race (plus Eventbrite fees)
REGISTER NOW
*Must have night ticket, or seasons pass and a signed waiver. Registration closes at 4:30PM day of the race.

Salomon Rail Jam
2026-01-24 16:00 - 18:00
Our SECOND Rail Jam of the season presented by Salomon, 686, and SPY Optic is going down on January 24th!
Sign up to ride an all new set up in the heart of the SilverStar Village. If you’re not riding then stick around and watch the action live.
We will have DJ Hi-Status playing to keep the vibes high and riders throwing down all event long! The jam will be judged on style, trick difficulty, and overall impression. Prizing is supported from our friends at 686 and SPY Optic, and stick around for the chance to win a bib draw at the end of the event!
Where: Village, end of Townhall
When: Saturday January 24th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
How Much to Compete: $10
How Much to Watch: FREE!

2:00pm – 3:00pm: Registration/Bib Pick Up Outside Guest Services
4:00pm – 4:15pm: U16 Warm-Up
4:15pm – 4:45pm: U16 Comp
4:45pm: U16 Awards
4:45pm – 5:00pm: Course Buff
5:00pm – 5:15pm: Open Category Warm Up
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Open Category Comp
6:00pm: Open Awards
REGISTER HERE

*Locations Snow Dependent
Times and categories subject to change based on registration Price: $10.00 plus taxes and fees
Categories will be determined based on sign-ups.
All competitors must wear a helmet to compete in the rail jam.

Wine Dinner at The Den
2026-01-25 17:30 - 21:00
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on Sunday January 25th for a night of fine dining at d’argento with the BC Wine Shop.
Menu and booking details coming soon!
Please contact hmrkvicka@skisilverstar.com for questions or to save a table.

Speed Camps
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01
2026 Speed Camps
The 2026 Dates for Speed Camps ahead of the Over The Hill Downhill Race have been confirmed!
Speedcamp Dates: Jan 27th-30th 2026
OTHDH Race Dates: Jan 30th-Feb 1st 2026
It’s time to dig out the long skis, the race suit, your need for speed. This incredibly fun and long running recreational downhill ski race pits individuals and teams of four against each other for the glory of being the fastest down the mountain. Teams are entered in a category based on the combined team age ranging from 65 to 225+ years.
Get expert coaching ahead of Canada’s longest running downhill ski race Over The Hill Downhill! For more information and to book your speed camps click here.

Over The Hill Downhill
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01
Speedcamp Dates: Jan 27th-30th 2026
Race Dates: Jan 30th-Feb 1st 2026
Join us for a weekend full of fun, friendly competition, and fast downhill skiing! The legendary Over the Hill race returns for its 42nd year. Grab your skis, speed suits, and the need for speed. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with longtime friends, this is your shot to be crowned the fastest down the mountain. Teams will compete in categories based on combined age, ranging from 100 to 250+. Whether you’re racing for glory, or you’re there for the Apres-ski, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable weekend!
Team members can be as young as 11 years of age or as seasoned as they come; there are no gender restrictions on teams. No need to race on a team either, if you wish to race on your own – no problem; individuals can race as well! Come to SilverStar this winter to experience the longest standing recreational downhill race in Canada! After the finals race on Sunday, join us in Townhall for an Après Social featuring complimentary snacks and beverages, followed by our awards ceremony. See the full weekend agenda below.
Please note: If carrying longs skis on the chair lift please ensure they are Double Strapped. If carrying multiple skis please take the Gondola.
Looking to sharpen your race skills?
OTHDH Speed Camps will be running from Tuesday, January 27 to Friday, January 30. Speed Camps are held during the week leading up to the event, with qualifying races on Saturday and finals on Sunday. Please register for Speed Camps separately through our SnowSports team. All racers are eligible for 50% off day tickets for both Speed Camp and race days.
Register Now!

Schedule

Friday, January 30th – Registration

When: 4:00pm – 6:00pm @ NATC Team Room

Saturday, January 31st – Qualifying Day

When: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Last minute registration – 7:30am – 9:00am @ NATC Team Room

Bibs for Beers

When: 3:00pm – 5:00pm @ The Red Antler

OTH “Lift Line Legends” Party

When: 9:00pm – 12:30am @ The Red Antler
DJ LaBeat will be laying down tunes all night!

Sunday, February 1st – Race Day

When: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Bib Pick Up – 7:00am – 8:30am
Race #1 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Race #2 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Après and Awards @ Town Hall

When: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Apres: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Awards: 4:30pm – 5:00pm

Pricing

Item
Price

OTH Race Entry
$115.00

OTH Masters Race Entry
$135.00

Retro Day & "Lift Line Legends" Party
2026-01-31 12:30 - 23:30
Join the Over the Hill Downhill racers on the slopes in your best retro gear and speed suits on Saturday, January 31st! Dress to impress: from tight and bright to oversized and abstract, we want to see your stylish 80s and 90s fits. The SilverStar Mountain Resort team will be out and about giving prizes for best dressed!
Meet at the top of the Gondola at 12:30pm for a fun group ride down Milky Way to the Village in our retro fits!
Don’t forget to tag silverstarmtnresort in all of your great retro photos and videos on Instagram. The team will be re-sharing stories and featuring our favourite outfits on their feeds for everyone to see!
Finish off the day with a retro themed party, “Lift Line Legends” at The Red Antler from 9:00pm onwards with The Feels playing live!

Ella's Naughty Bingo | Feb 16
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:30
🎱 Naughty Drag Bingo with Ella Lamoureux – It’s Dirty. It’s Wild. It’s B-I… Something Else.
📍 Location: Blackpine Social, 148 Silver Lode Ln, Vernon, BC (SilverStar Mountain Resort)
🕖 Time: Doors at 7:00 PM | Balls start dropping at 7:30 PM
👠 Hosted by: The unfiltered, unstoppable Ella Lamoureux
🔞 19+ Event – Bring your ID and maybe your safe word
Tickets & more info: Ella’s Naughty Bingo | SilverStar (Feb 16) – Rebellious Unicorns

Ella's Naughty Bingo - March 16
2026-03-16 19:00 - 21:30
🎱 Naughty Drag Bingo with Ella Lamoureux – It’s Dirty. It’s Wild. It’s B-I… Something Else.
📍 Location: Blackpine Social, 148 Silver Lode Ln, Vernon, BC (SilverStar Mountain Resort)
🕖 Time: Doors at 7:00 PM | Balls start dropping at 7:30 PM
👠 Hosted by: The unfiltered, unstoppable Ella Lamoureux
🔞 19+ Event – Bring your ID and maybe your safe word
Tickets & More Info: Event Tickets – Rebellious Unicorns
