Plan your visit
Getting Here
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The gateway
Soaring into Winter at Silver Star
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the gateway to our British Columbian paradise, located around an hour’s drive from the lifts of Silver Star. YLW welcomes direct flights from Vancouver, Nanaimo, Seattle, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Los Angeles.
Once travellers touch down in Kelowna, rental cars and shuttles are available to help you access the village quickly and easily.
Getting here from:
From Calgary to Silver Star Village
Calgary to Silver Star takes you through the stunning Rocky Mountains, past picturesque lakes, and lush forests, offering breathtaking views and a scenic, memorable journey.
Fly Into Kelowna (YLW) – Winter
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is less than an hour to the lifts and 30 minutes south of Vernon. The following airlines provide direct flights between Kelowna and Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
Fly Into Penticton (YYF)
Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is 1.5 hours south of Vernon. The following airlines provide direct flights between Penticton and Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
By Road
571km
355 MI from Calgary, AB
6½ hrs
Fastest route by car
SilverStar Mountain Resort is located 571 km (355 mi) from Calgary, AB. The fastest route by car takes approximately 6½ hours with good road conditions and moderate traffic.
Follow 511 Alberta and DriveBC for the latest information on road conditions.
From Seattle to Silver Star Village
Seattle to Silver Star takes you through diverse landscapes, crossing into Canada, and offering views of mountains, forests, and lakes along the way.
Fly Into Kelowna (YLW) – Winter
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is less than an hour to the lifts and 30 minutes south of Vernon. The following airlines provide direct flights between Kelowna and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA):
By Road
371km
597 MI from Seattle, WA
6½ hrs
Fastest route by car
From Toronto to Silver Star Village
Toronto to Silver Star takes you through the stunning Rocky Mountains, past picturesque lakes, and lush forests, across several provinces.
Fly Into Kelowna (YLW) – Winter
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is less than an hour to the lifts and 30 minutes south of Vernon. The following airlines provide direct flights between Kelowna and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
From Vancouver to Silver Star Village
Silver Star is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley—take the scenic drive or short flight to Kelowna from Vancouver.
Fly Into Kelowna (YLW) – Winter
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is less than an hour to the lifts and 30 minutes south of Vernon. The following airlines provide direct flights between Kelowna and Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
Fly Into Penticton (YYF)
Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is 1.5 hours south of Vernon. The following airlines provide direct flights between Penticton and Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
By Road
441km
597 MI from Vancouver,BC
5 hrs
Fastest route by car
SilverStar Mountain Resort is located 441 km (275 mi) from Vancouver, BC. The fastest route by car takes approximately 5 hours with good road conditions and moderate traffic.
Follow DriveBC for the latest information on road conditions.
From Kelowna to Silver Star Village
Silver Star is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, a short drive northeast of Kelowna BC and Kelowna International Airport.
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to SilverStar Mountain Resort
There are daily scheduled shuttle services from the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to and from Silver Star. Shuttle vehicles are fully prepared for mountain driving and have ample room for equipment. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the stunning mountain drive as professionally trained drivers handle the navigation! These shuttles are all licensed to transport you:
Car rentals, taxis and ride shares are available at Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
By Road
74km
597 MI from Kelowna, BC
1¼ hrs
Fastest route by car
SilverStar Mountain Resort is located 74 km (46 mi) from Kelowna, BC. The fastest route by car takes approximately 1¼ hours with good road conditions and moderate traffic.
Follow DriveBC for the latest information on road conditions.
From Penticton to Silver Star Village
Silver Star is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, a short drive northeast of Penticton BC and Penticton Airport.
Penticton Airport (YYF)
to SilverStar Mountain Resort
Budget Car Rental has two car rental locations in Penticton: one at the airport and the other downtown.
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