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Sun Peaks gears up for busy summer of mountain biking events

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● June 11, 2026

The Canadian Cup, Junior Downhill and Enduro races are expected to bring hundreds of athletes and visitors to the resort through the summer season.

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Sun Peaks mountain biking terrain guide: What to know and where to go

By Hollie Ferguson ● News ● June 11, 2026

Hitting Sun Peaks mountain biking trails this summer? Here’s a few things to consider.

Keenan Kovacs returns to Sun Peaks as the new bike park manager after a decade away

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● June 11, 2026

Bringing new lessons and expertise, Keenan Kovacs takes on the Sun Peaks Bike Park.

Meet the bike park’s 2026 squad

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● June 11, 2026

With new and returning athletes, the squad will represent Sun Peaks on the trails and through visual media.

Sun Peaks Skate Park Foundation hosts Go Skate Day fundraiser for new park

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● June 4, 2026

The community fundraiser will take place June 21 with skating, DJ sets and activities aimed at boosting awareness and funding for a permanent skate park in Sun Peaks.

Regional district moves forward on brick-and-mortar library in Sun Peaks

By Hollie Ferguson ● News ● June 4, 2026

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District resident survey showed 88 per cent in favour of building a Sun Peaks library.

Volunteers needed for Top of the World Ultra as Run Like a Girl returns to Sun Peaks

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● June 4, 2026

Run Like a Girl is seeking community volunteers for the June 27 Top of the World Ultra in Sun Peaks, where up to 400 runners will tackle tough courses while raising funds for the Sun Peaks Mountain Rescue Society.

Summer preview: Walking through the Sun Peaks summer lineup

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● May 28, 2026

Tourism Sun Peaks is preparing for a busy summer filled with activities from outdoor concerts to mountain biking races and wellness weekends

Athletes from Sun Peaks Freestyle Club shine in Junior Nationals

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● May 28, 2026

Quinn Basko, Soneva Lott and Logan Bown represented the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club in Panorama and Quebec earning podium finishes in national level competitions.

Rockin’ in the Peaks brings Canadian rock back to Sun Peaks this July

By Noelle Suzuki ● Arts & Entertainment ● May 28, 2026

Kim Mitchell, The Trews, Odds and Barney Bentall will take the stage July 3 and 4 at Sun Peaks Centre Stage for the second annual mountain music festival