Winter in BC can feel like a full-time commitment. For some, the season is a playground, snowy days, icy adventures, and crisp air that makes you feel alive. But for others, winter is a long stretch of cold you would happily skip.
If you fall into the latter camp, this blog is for you. You do not need to leave BC to escape winter; you just need to choose a place where it has been turned down a notch.
These Prestige communities offer milder weather, brighter days, and a winter that feels more like a gentle pause than a freeze. Here are three places where you can quietly sidestep winter without leaving the province.
SOOKE
This is the closest you are going to get to escaping winter while still staying in the country. The air is milder, the days are softer, and you likely will not see snow, though we cannot guarantee that. It is as if the season has been gently turned down, so you can spend your vacation somewhere the air does not hurt your face.
Our resort greets you with palm trees and coastal greenery, setting the tone for a slower pace. Spend the day exploring one of Sooke’s many parks, or simply take it slow and enjoy our onsite spa.
A warm treatment with quiet coastal views is the kind of reset that will make you forget winter even exists.
KELOWNA
Kelowna is the kind of winter escape where the weather feels almost like an afterthought. The city can get winter, but it is warmer than most of BC, and the days feel brighter even in the heart of the season. The landscape is calmer and more predictable, making it a great place to visit any time of year.
One of the best parts of Kelowna in winter is the wineries. The tasting rooms are quieter, the views are still stunning, and the experience feels more intimate than it does in summer. Spend the day sampling local wines, wandering the vineyard grounds, and enjoying the kind of easy luxury the locals are used to.
Kelowna makes winter feel like a gentle suggestion, not a rule.
KAMLOOPS
Thanks to Kamloops’ desert biome, winter here feels different from the rest of BC. The air is drier, the days feel brighter, and the weather is gentler, making it easier to stay warm without constantly bracing against the cold.
The real draw in Kamloops is the food and drink scene. This is a city where you can spend the day moving from one cozy spot to the next, sampling local menus, sipping warm drinks, and enjoying the kind of comfort that only good food can provide. From hearty comfort meals to farm-to-table dining and welcoming cafes, Kamloops has a reputation for great local restaurants for a reason.
It is the perfect place for a winter escape where the goal is simple: stay warm, eat well, and let the season fade into the background.
Winter in BC does not have to feel like a season you must endure. If you prefer milder air, brighter days, and the comfort of staying warm while the world outside chills, these three communities offer the perfect escape. Whether you are strolling along the coast in Sooke, sipping wine in Kelowna, or hopping from one cozy restaurant to the next in Kamloops, you can enjoy a winter that feels softer and more relaxed. Choose a place where winter is simply something that happens around you, rather than something you have to live through.
To make your winter getaway even better, Prestige Hotels and Resorts is offering Stay for 2, Night 3 is Free from January 1 to March 31, 2026. Prestige Rewards members can stay two nights at any participating location and enjoy a third night free. You can use the free night during the same stay or request a voucher to return before April 30, 2026. To book, simply call the Prestige location of your choice and ask for the Stay Two Nights, Get the Third Night Free promotion.
