We spent Christmas at Big White. This was our first visit and as a family of 6 (2 adults and 4 children aged 9, 5, 3, and our youngest turning 2 during our stay), we researched the resort layout and activities quite thoroughly.
Communication with Lisa and Gord was excellent prior to our arrival, and they couldn't have been more helpful, even with things like supermarkets! After a very long flight, we arrived to find the condo warm (-18 degrees outside when we arrived), decorated with Christmas lights, tree etc, spotlessly clean, beautiful well equipped kitchen with all the essentials we would need and a welcome note. It was so cosy and more spacious than we expected when looking at the photographs, and felt like a home rather than just self contained accommodation. The block itself is quiet, and there is an area out the back with plenty of snow to play with and build the obligatory snowman!
With regards to the proximity to the village centre, we often left through the back entrance to the block. This is the same level as the condo itself. Here, there was a minute walk to the road, and a couple more minutes to the right took you straight to the bullet chair, and equally to the left, the village centre and the gondola. Perfect for us with small children!
The evening fireworks can be seen from the window, and was a great marker for the children's bedtime! And the hot tub and 2 very comfortable lazeboy chairs are the perfect way to unwind after a hectic day on the slopes!
I could not recommend this place enough for those of you with young(ish) children, and even older kids, as our eldest often disappeared into the bedroom to watch tv! When we return, we will definitely be looking to book this again. Thank you Lisa and Gord, we had a truly magical white Christmas!