When most buyers think of investing in Kelowna real estate, they tend to gravitate towards Downtown, South Pandosy, Glenmore, or any number of other neighbourhoods. But, what they often overlook is just up the hill at Big White Ski Resort, and it’s proving to be one of the most appealing options around.

Over the last year, Big White’s median condo prices have shown remarkable growth, jumping over 15% from early to late 2025 ($413,000 to $476,000). What’s even more impressive? Pricing was estimated to increase another 7% to roughly $509,000 in early 2026, and that’s already been far surpassed. January 2026 average condo prices at Big White were already sitting at $555,000! These staggering numbers are saying a lot about the incredible investment potential that resides just 45 minutes drive from Kelowna’s city centre.

Many Canadians have looked within borders in recent years for vacation and investment opportunities, so it’s no wonder that Big White, Whistler, and other ski resort areas have shown consistent market growth. With market entry price points that are still comparable if not lower than to many condo options in Kelowna, Big White’s curb appeal is right on the money in early 2026 as low interest rates continue to hold steady. And that’s not even taking into account the late-January opening of Kelowna’s YLW airport completing the first phase of its 82,000 square foot expansion. Plus, let’s not forget that while we wait for a decision to be made about short-term rental restrictions, Big White has been and remains exempt from the conditions the Kelowna and many other areas in BC are currently limited by.

Significant recent growth, short-term rental exemptions, accessible price ranges and increased access for international tourism all paint a very colourful picture about the undeniably positive opportunity of investing in the Big White Ski Resort real estate market.